Step-by-Step for Planning Home Renovations
With property prices rising and rising, many people choose to renovate and improve the home that they have, rather than moving. So if you are in the improve camp, rather than the move camp, then you are not alone. But as improving the home and renovations are something that doesn’t come cheaply, you need to make sure that you are planning the changes in the best ways so that you can make the most out of it all. After all, your home is an investment, and it can make a difference to get the renovations done right so that you can get a good return on your investment. Here are a few things that could help.
Check the Home
There is no point in looking to make some major changes to the home if the home is simply falling apart. Your home needs to be able to take the changes. So checking in on things like the floorboards, the roof, damp, and cracks is somewhere to start, so you know what to do and where to go with things and what repairs need to happen before the changes happen.
Make a Plan
You might have some grand ideas in your head of what you would like the home to look like. But really, you need to make sure that what you are imagining can actually happen as some things might be out of your budget, or are projects that are just not going to be possible. As such, you need to make sure that you write down your plans, and then you can work out what will need to be done and when. From there, you can look into costs, as well as a timeline for doing it all.
Budget, Budget, Budget
The cost of repairs and renovations can add up, so you need to make sure that you are budgeting accordingly. You should factor in the cost of equipment if you’re looking to do it yourself, as well as getting in the right tools like a Makita drill, for example. Not only that, you might need to look into the cost of other people doing the work, as well as possibly the cost of temporary accommodation if you need to move out for a small amount of time. You should always add in some contingency money, as it is rare for things to run exactly to cost.
Get Permission
Depending on where you live, you may need the help of a local planning office, especially if you are looking to extend the home or make some major changes to the home. A local planning officer can help you if you will need permission before going ahead, so it is worth checking so that you don’t get found out later down the line and get fined. You are also likely to need permission from a neighbor if you live in a semi-detached home. It will help things run smoothly if they are on-board with the changes that you want to make.
