Demo · EN ⇄ IT ⇄ ES
One project. Three people. Three languages. Same list.
Below is the same kitchen-renovation project as the owner, the Italian architect, and the Spanish-speaking tile sub each see it. Nobody translated anything: they wrote in their own language and read the others' words in theirs.
The checklist, per member
01Planning and design
- Measure the existing kitchen and record every dimension
- Confirm appliance sizes before the layout is final
- Decide whether any wall will be removedIn progress
- Plan at least 15 inches of counter landing space beside the range
- Set the distances between sink, range and refrigerator
- Choose the sink, faucet and range hood before rough-in
02Permits and approvals
- Confirm which permits the work needs
- Submit the drawings to the building department
- Get building or homeowners association approvalIn progress
- Confirm the contractor license and insurance are current
- Schedule the inspection sequence with the building department
- Post the permit on site and keep the approved drawings there
03Demolition
- Shut off water, gas and power to the work area
- Test for asbestos and lead before disturbing old finishes
- Protect floors, doorways and adjacent roomsIn progress
- Set up a temporary kitchen
- Remove cabinets, countertops and appliances
- Open walls only where the scope requires
Comments on “Get building or homeowners association approval”
Miguel (tile sub)· ES
The plumbing will be finished on Friday. Should we confirm the height of the niche?
Sarah (owner)
Yes. Niche at 48 inches to the bottom, centered on the shower wall.
Luca (architetto)· IT
I confirm. Attention: the hot water pipe runs to the right of the niche.
01Pianificazione e design
- Misura la cucina esistente e registra ogni dimensione
- Conferma le dimensioni degli elettrodomestici prima che il layout sia definitivo
- Decidi se qualche parete verrà rimossaIn corso
- Pianifica almeno 15 pollici di spazio di appoggio accanto alla cucina
- Imposta le distanze tra lavandino, cucina e frigorifero
- Scegli il lavandino, il rubinetto e la cappa prima dell'impianto
02Permessi e approvazioni
- Conferma quali permessi sono necessari per il lavoro
- Invia i disegni al dipartimento edilizio
- Ottieni approvazione dal comune o dall'associazione dei proprietari di casaIn corso
- Conferma che la licenza dell'appaltatore e l'assicurazione siano attuali
- Pianifica la sequenza delle ispezioni con il dipartimento edilizio
- Affiggi il permesso sul sito e conserva i disegni approvati lì
03Demolizione
- Spegni acqua, gas e corrente nella zona di lavoro
- Testa per amianto e piombo prima di disturbare le finiture vecchie
- Proteggi i pavimenti, le porte e le stanze adiacentiIn corso
- Allestisci una cucina temporanea
- Rimuovi armadi, piani di lavoro ed elettrodomestici
- Apri le pareti solo dove richiesto dal progetto
Comments on “Ottieni approvazione dal comune o dall'associazione dei proprietari di casa”
Miguel (tile sub)· ES
La plomería estará terminada el viernes. ¿Confirmamos la altura del nicho?
Sarah (owner)· EN
Sí. Nicho a 48 pollici dal basso, centrato sulla parete della doccia.
Luca (architetto)
Confermo. Attenzione: il tubo dell'acqua calda passa a destra della nicchia.
01Planning and design
- Measure the existing kitchen and record every dimension
- Confirm appliance sizes before the layout is final
- Decide whether any wall will be removedEn curso
- Plan at least 15 inches of counter landing space beside the range
- Set the distances between sink, range and refrigerator
- Choose the sink, faucet and range hood before rough-in
02Permits and approvals
- Confirm which permits the work needs
- Submit the drawings to the building department
- Get building or homeowners association approvalEn curso
- Confirm the contractor license and insurance are current
- Schedule the inspection sequence with the building department
- Post the permit on site and keep the approved drawings there
03Demolition
- Shut off water, gas and power to the work area
- Test for asbestos and lead before disturbing old finishes
- Protect floors, doorways and adjacent roomsEn curso
- Set up a temporary kitchen
- Remove cabinets, countertops and appliances
- Open walls only where the scope requires
Comments on “Get building or homeowners association approval”
Miguel (tile sub)
La plomería estará terminada el viernes. ¿Confirmamos la altura del nicho?
Sarah (owner)· EN
Yes. Niche at 48 inches to the bottom, centered on the shower wall.
Luca (architetto)· IT
Confermo. Attenzione: il tubo dell'acqua calda passa a destra della nicchia.
Live translations from the product, not mock-ups. Automated translations are for project communication and should not replace certified translations of legal, engineering, or safety-critical documentation.
The monthly report
On the 1st, everyone gets this. In their language.
No one writes it. It is generated from the checklist: what got done, what was added, what is overdue. The owner stays current; the contractor writes nothing extra; the client stops asking “where are we?”
Owners can preview the report in each language before activating a project.
MonthlyAlerts · sample
Kitchen Renovation
August 2026 status
47 of 76 complete (62%)
| Completed this month | 19 |
| Added this month | 4 |
| Overdue | 2 |
Overdue items
- Confirm countertop template date with fabricator
- Order range hood (6 week lead time)
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