RENOVATION RESCUE FOR EXPATS AND INVESTORS
When your renovation in Portugal goes wrong — we make it right.
Riviera & Co. is Portugal’s leading construction takeover and renovation management company, trusted by expats and foreign investors to rescue, repair, and complete mismanaged projects across Cascais, Lisbon, Comporta, and the Algarve.
If your contractor has overcharged, disappeared, or delivered poor work, our team steps in to assess, correct, and finish your home to the highest standard.
WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION TAKEOVER
A construction takeover—also called a renovation rescue—means our in-house experts replace the existing contractor or project manager to regain control of your build.
We audit the work, identify errors, and implement a clear plan to complete the project safely, correctly, and beautifully.
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Full site audits and defect reports
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Structural, electrical, and plumbing corrections
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Timeline and budget recovery
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Contractor replacement and management
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On-site supervision and reporting until handover
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WHEN TO CALL RIVIERA & CO.
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The contractor stopped showing up or communicating
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Workmanship is poor or incomplete
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Deadlines and budgets have collapsed
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You’re managing from abroad and losing visibility
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You’ve lost trust in the current team
If any of this sounds familiar, it’s time for a Riviera Takeover.
OUR TAKEOVER PROCESS
1. SITE AUDIT & ASSESSMENT
We inspect and document existing conditions and identify structural or aesthetic problems.
2. PLANNING & COST CONTROL
We realign scope, schedule, and costs with full transparency and realistic timelines.
3. TRUSTED TEAMS & REBUILT QUALITY
Our own vetted builders, engineers, and trades replace unreliable crews and restore quality.
4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION
Daily oversight and weekly progress reports in English keep you informed at every step.
5. COMPLETION & QUALITY ASSURANCE
We deliver a finished home that meets Riviera standards—precise, clean, and move-in ready.
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WHY CHOOSE RIVIERA & CO.
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We are expats ourselves—we’ve faced the same challenges our clients experience.
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We bring international standards and work ethics from Miami and Amsterdam.
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We operate with an in-house team of architects, engineers, builders, and designers under one roof.
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We’ve refined a proven rescue process through dozens of successful takeovers across Portugal.
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We’re fluent in construction and English, bridging the gap between local teams and international clients.
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We maintain a trusted network of trades and suppliers to guarantee consistent quality.
RECENT CONSTRUCTION TAKEOVERS
CASCAIS – Local contractor overcharged and left mold and uneven floors. We removed defects and rebuilt the home properly from the ground up.
LISBON – Works done without approval, no management, major errors. We took control, corrected mistakes, and rebuilt to standard.
ALGARVE – Full renovation for an American family. We managed all trades, communication, and finishes for a turnkey, stress-free result.
WHERE WE WORK
Cascais · Lisbon · Comporta · Algarve
We specialize in high-end residential renovations for expats and foreign investors seeking peace of mind and precision craftsmanship along the Portuguese Riviera.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Riviera & Co. stepped in after our builder disappeared. Within days, the site was organized, new teams were in place, and the work was done better than before. They saved our renovation — and our sanity.”
- Mary M., U.S. Expat, Cascais
