Metacasa: Making Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Simple, Transparent, and Smart

Published on 2025-05-02

Startup Story

In this interview, Metacasa shares how it's transforming the renovation experience through a tech-driven, AI-powered platform that simplifies every phase of energy-efficient home upgrades.

 

 

What are the biggest challenges homeowners face when trying to complete energy-efficient renovations, and how does Metacasa solve them?

Renovating a home should be an exciting experience. Yet for most people, it is still a journey full of obstacles: costs spiraling out of control, timelines extending unpredictably, difficulty finding reliable contractors, and the burden of managing paperwork and bureaucracy. What should be a dream often turns into a source of stress and frustration.
Metacasa was born to change this reality.
We have built a technology platform that simplifies every phase of the renovation process, from initial evaluation to final handover. We work with a network of verified local professionals, provide clear quotes, guarantee fixed timelines, and monitor every project through an advanced digital system.
Every client is supported by a dedicated Project Manager who guides them through every decision and every stage, transforming a renovation into a source of pride and satisfaction.

Can you walk us through how Metacasa works, from the first interaction to project completion?
The journey with Metacasa is simple, transparent, and straightforward. Everything begins with an initial contact, either through our website or via a referral from one of our real estate agent partners.
A free inspection follows, during which a certified technician evaluates the state of the property and collects all the necessary information. After the inspection, we create a tailor-made project that includes floor plans, renderings, a detailed cost estimate, and projections of energy savings.
The client can then select from a pool of verified local contractors, sign a clear and transparent contract, and start the renovation work.
The entire process is monitored and documented through our digital platform, allowing the client to track the project's progress in real time, all the way to the final delivery of the property, backed by strict quality standards and full insurance coverage.

How does your AI-powered platform improve efficiency, transparency, and cost control in the renovation process?
Metacasa’s platform integrates artificial intelligence and process automation to revolutionize the renovation world.Every client can receive, in just a few seconds, a precise estimate of renovation costs and projected energy savings thanks to our advanced digital tools. All documents, contracts, and communications are managed securely and traceably within our platform.Real-time monitoring allows clients to follow the progress of their project stress-free, eliminating the traditional uncertainties of construction work. Thanks to process automation, repetitive tasks are eliminated, management times are reduced, and errors are minimized. Metacasa restores full control to homeowners, turning every renovation into a clear, safe, and predictable experience.

What are the key benefits for your customers, both in terms of the renovation experience and financial savings?
With Metacasa, renovating becomes simple. Clients can live the entire renovation journey without stress, relying on a single platform that manages every aspect of the project, from the first inspection to the final delivery.This approach not only drastically simplifies the process but also offers concrete financial advantages. By aggregating services and supplies, we optimize costs and turn the renovation into a real investment.Improving a home's energy efficiency brings immediate savings on energy bills and significantly increases the property’s market value. Furthermore, living in an energy-efficient home means embracing a more sustainable lifestyle, benefiting both personal well-being and the environment.

How does Metacasa contribute to climate goals, and what kind of environmental impact do your retrofit projects have?
Metacasa has a clear mission: to make every home more sustainable and actively contribute to global climate goals.We know the real estate sector generates about one-third of global CO₂ emissions, and without significant intervention, our building stock risks becoming obsolete and inefficient.Through every retrofit project we manage, we reduce buildings' energy consumption, improve their environmental performance, and help homeowners meet the European Union's "Green Homes Directive" standards.
Every home renovated with Metacasa is a concrete step toward a better, healthier, and more resilient future—where living well and protecting the planet go hand in hand.

What’s next for Metacasa: are you expanding to new regions, adding features, or building new partnerships?Today, Metacasa is active in Bologna and is strongly consolidating its presence in key cities such as Milan, Turin, Rome, and Naples.Our absolute priority at this stage is to perfect the product, enhance digital functionalities, and ensure flawless execution on every project.But our dream is much bigger. International expansion is a clear objective for our future. While we are currently focused on strengthening our presence in Italy, we are already laying the groundwork for European expansion.At the same time, we are developing innovations like a Mobile App that will allow users to scan a property and instantly receive a detailed estimate of renovation work and potential energy savings.We are also forging strategic partnerships with real estate agents, financial brokers, and proptech startups to extend our network and make our offering even more comprehensive.Today, we are building strong foundations. Tomorrow, we will change the way people live, buy, and renovate homes across Europe.

 

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Sacha Gentili