DIY house bought? This is what you need to know before renovating

Have you just bought a DIY house or are you planning to buy one? If so, there are several things to consider. Buying a DIY house is often cheaper than buying a new build, but of course there are additional costs for the renovation. Remodelling costs can be high. This can happen even if you do the renovation yourself. This is why a budget is important. It is also important to be clear on what you want to change about the house. Moreover, the chances of setbacks are high during home remodelling. For example, materials may not be delivered quickly. You need to be prepared for this before you start the renovation.

Costs

Before you buy the house, you can ask the estate agent to help you think about the things that need to be renovated and the costs. You can also have an architectural inspection carried out. During the inspection, the structural state of the house is examined and the defects are listed. The costs of remedying the defects will also be indicated. This will give you a clear overview of how much it will cost to renovate the house. You will also have to take other costs into account. For example, for tools and materials. For example, to rebuild the house, you will need to buy a construction dryer.

Planning

Before you start remodelling, it is important to make a schedule. If you outsource the remodelling to a contractor, you can make the planning together with the contractor. Are you doing the renovation yourself? Then it is useful to draw up a schedule yourself, so that you have a clear overview of how the renovation is going to go. It often starts with finding inspiration, drawing up a budget and applying for permits. Then the demolition and buying the right materials from AIC, for example, begins. Then the building work can begin. In the planning, state when which rooms and things need to be ready.

The implementation

Before you start building, it is useful to already have as much material as possible. That way, you don't have to constantly stop the renovation to wait for materials. It is often recommended to work from top to bottom. Start installing insulation if you need to. It is wise to start with this as you can easily access it now. Later in the renovation, this will not be the case. After that, it is time to put in utilities, pipes and ventilation. Next, you can install walls in the house. Next is the kitchen and bathroom and you can lay floors.