Scope and intended use
Rehabilitation begins with understanding the existing building and the cause of any deterioration. A visible crack, damp patch or damaged finish may be a symptom rather than the complete problem. ECOSTA assesses building repair and refurbishment packages based on the available diagnosis and project. The scope may include structural interfaces, envelope work, internal adaptation and finishes. Technical investigation should establish what needs repair, what can be retained and which conditions require further examination before the construction proposal is fixed.
Details that affect the work
Existing buildings can contain concealed details that differ from the available drawings. Access, temporary protection and the order of opening up therefore deserve explicit consideration. Material compatibility is especially relevant in older masonry and mixed construction. Occupied premises also require planning around dust, noise, shared services and secure routes. The quotation should separate confirmed work from provisional assumptions and identify how discoveries will be assessed. This supports informed decisions when the site reveals information that was unavailable during the initial visit.
Planning the work package
The first assessment combines your brief with the drawings and information available for the site. We identify access constraints, quantities, interfaces with other trades and the operations that need a technical decision before pricing. The agreed proposal should explain inclusions, exclusions and the basis for measuring the work. A preferred programme is reviewed against the actual sequence, delivery arrangements and any inspections required by the project team. Changes to the initial scope should be described and assessed before they are incorporated into the works.
Preparing your enquiry
Send the municipality, a description of the intended result and any approximate dimensions you already know. Include information about access, neighbouring properties and whether the area will remain occupied or operational. Tell us which plans, studies and specifications are available, and who coordinates the technical design. Photographs can support the initial conversation, but hidden conditions may require additional checks. ECOSTA reviews enquiries in Girona as a priority; projects proposed in southern France require a separate assessment of location, resources and applicable requirements.
Agreeing the handover
Before the work begins, clarify the condition in which the package is to be handed over and which records are required by the project. This may include measured quantities, material information, test results where specified, and instructions relevant to future maintenance. An agreed review helps distinguish completed work from outstanding items and makes interfaces with the next trade understandable. Keeping this information connected to the actual scope gives the owner and technical team a clearer basis for closing the package.