Renovation And Restoration:
Property renovation is almost a rite of passage for anyone hoping to climb the housing ladder but with ambitions beyond their means. Run-down houses can represent real bargain potential and can prove an excellent way to stretch a budget and get more home for your money.Renovation is not without its risks, however, and the first-time renovator can easily come unstuck, especially if they are tempted to rush into starting work without first taking stock of the structural condition of the property. This is especially a problem for those living in the property during renovation work or who are planning to move in quickly and are, therefore, keen to replace antiquated fixtures and fittings and to redecorate. This approach can often mean having to do some or all of this work twice, sending costs spiralling and can occasionally end up doing more harm than good, especially if it means essential repair jobs are missed, or worse, covered up and forgotten about.
One renovator recently redecorated and fitted a new kitchen, bathroom and wooden flooring, only to come back soon after completion to discover that a leak in the roof they had failed to repair had brought the ceilings down, ruining all of the new renovation work. Another common situation is to complete renovation work including re-plastering and decoration, only to discover that the whole place is riddled with rising damp and in need of an injected damp-proof course, involving hacking off all of the new plastering up to waist height.
There is a logical order in which renovation works which should be undertaken. Stray from this progression – or critical pathas it is sometimes known – and you end up having to undo completed work to tackle basic repairs and improvements. Preparing a plan of attack is also a very useful way of estimating the likely cost and time schedule of a renovation project. Where funds are restricted, it will allow works to be prioritized without compromising the end result or wasting money.
Assess the Building’s Condition Stop Further Decay
Check for Any Grants or Tax Concessions
Apply for Consents
Stabilize the Structure
Demolition and Clearance/Salvage
Solving Damp
Check Drains/Service Connections
Plan Access/Site Layout
Major Structural Work and Extensions
Fit Doors and Windows and Make Weather Tight
Fix Gutters Downpipes/ Decorate Exterior
Drainage/Landscaping, External Works
First Fix
Plastering Out/Screed Floors
Leave the Building to Dry Out
Lay Fixed Flooring
Second Fix
Decorating/Tiling/Wooden Floors/Carpets
Final Clean/Move in
Snagging
Tags:
Renovation
Property renovation is almost a rite of passage for anyone hoping to climb the housing ladder but with ambitions beyond their means. Run-down houses can represent real bargain potential and can prove an excellent way to stretch a budget and get more home for your money.Renovation is not without its risks, however, and the first-time renovator can easily come unstuck, especially if they are tempted to rush into starting work without first taking stock of the structural condition of the property. This is especially a problem for those living in the property during renovation work or who are planning to move in quickly and are, therefore, keen to replace antiquated fixtures and fittings and to redecorate. This approach can often mean having to do some or all of this work twice, sending costs spiralling and can occasionally end up doing more harm than good, especially if it means essential repair jobs are missed, or worse, covered up and forgotten about.
One renovator recently redecorated and fitted a new kitchen, bathroom and wooden flooring, only to come back soon after completion to discover that a leak in the roof they had failed to repair had brought the ceilings down, ruining all of the new renovation work. Another common situation is to complete renovation work including re-plastering and decoration, only to discover that the whole place is riddled with rising damp and in need of an injected damp-proof course, involving hacking off all of the new plastering up to waist height.
There is a logical order in which renovation works which should be undertaken. Stray from this progression – or critical pathas it is sometimes known – and you end up having to undo completed work to tackle basic repairs and improvements. Preparing a plan of attack is also a very useful way of estimating the likely cost and time schedule of a renovation project. Where funds are restricted, it will allow works to be prioritized without compromising the end result or wasting money.
Assess the Building’s Condition Stop Further Decay
Check for Any Grants or Tax Concessions
Apply for Consents
Stabilize the Structure
Demolition and Clearance/Salvage
Solving Damp
Check Drains/Service Connections
Plan Access/Site Layout
Major Structural Work and Extensions
Fit Doors and Windows and Make Weather Tight
Fix Gutters Downpipes/ Decorate Exterior
Drainage/Landscaping, External Works
First Fix
Plastering Out/Screed Floors
Leave the Building to Dry Out
Lay Fixed Flooring
Second Fix
Decorating/Tiling/Wooden Floors/Carpets
Final Clean/Move in
Snagging
Tags:
Renovation