It's important to understand what you're getting into when you embark on a home renovation project. It's a project that needs to be prepared in advance. It's vital to organise the work, both small and large, in order to save time and money. Here we explain how to plan your small and large renovation projects effectively!
House renovation: how do you get organised?
Drawing up complete architectural plans or simply a set of relevant thoughts on how the renovation work should be carried out is already a good start. It's less costly and less frustrating to correct mistakes before embarking on the work and turning your ideas into reality.
You can start by making a simple list of the priority jobs that will require more time and resources alongside other, less demanding DIY jobs. This will give you a clearer idea of what you really need in terms of materials, the trades involved and the professionals you'll need to help you with the tasks you can't do yourself.
Another important aspect to check is that your budget matches the scale of your project. You will also need to obtain the necessary permits before starting work.
Home renovation: how do you manage small jobs?
Small-scale renovations generally do not require planning permission. You can divide your major works into several smaller projects that will be spread over a longer period, but will take up less space. Or you could carry out small jobs such as electrical repairs, plumbing work, painting, etc.
The idea here is to move forward with your project in small, steady steps, demolishing and rebuilding as you go along, one piece at a time.
Home renovation: what about large-scale projects?
The biggest jobs you could undertake are replacing or repairing the roof, foundations, insulation work and installing or repairing windows and cladding. Major projects should be carried out first. This is because they can have a major impact on the smaller works.
Major works often involve repairing structural problems, which are vital to securing your foundations and ensuring the solidity of your building.
Insulation work keeps your home warm and dry. This usually involves the roof, cladding, windows and any other air intake and outlet points. For example, replacing badly damaged windows that could threaten future renovation work could be high on your list. However, if these are not seriously altered, you can leave their repair or replacement for later in the process.
The same applies to cladding. If the cladding is so damaged that it allows water to seep in, it should be repaired or replaced very early on in the renovation process. On the other hand, if it is not seriously damaged, you can prioritise more urgent work.
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