This will probably be a bit of a ramble so I apologise in advance...
I have seen a very nice cottage for sale in the location I wish to move to in the near future. I have had a drive past the place and location is super BUT in the sellers ad it says full modernistaion is needed! I am unable to get a viewing untill after Christmas as the agent is now closed and owner is out of the country.
So in the meantime I am trying to get my head around the project I may take on!
I really have no background in this BUT From my rough guessing the only thing which can stay will be exterior walls and therefore I would plan on completely stripping the place out and adding/doing;
New Roof (approx 1000sq ft floor space?)
insulate walls
dampcoursing
complete re-wire
replumb
full new heating system (underfloor? also want a wood burner...)
new floors
10 new windows
2 new doors
replaster every room
new bathroom
new kitchen
decorating
Can anyone advise on rough figures for the bigger parts of this? For example a complete new roof from scratch? How much for the re-wire? Is there a rule of thumb like £x per sq m? I plan to do most of the labour myself but use contractors for more complex aspects!
I know its like how long is a piece of string but ANY feedback or advice would really help!
Will
I have seen a very nice cottage for sale in the location I wish to move to in the near future. I have had a drive past the place and location is super BUT in the sellers ad it says full modernistaion is needed! I am unable to get a viewing untill after Christmas as the agent is now closed and owner is out of the country.
So in the meantime I am trying to get my head around the project I may take on!
I really have no background in this BUT From my rough guessing the only thing which can stay will be exterior walls and therefore I would plan on completely stripping the place out and adding/doing;
New Roof (approx 1000sq ft floor space?)
insulate walls
dampcoursing
complete re-wire
replumb
full new heating system (underfloor? also want a wood burner...)
new floors
10 new windows
2 new doors
replaster every room
new bathroom
new kitchen
decorating
Can anyone advise on rough figures for the bigger parts of this? For example a complete new roof from scratch? How much for the re-wire? Is there a rule of thumb like £x per sq m? I plan to do most of the labour myself but use contractors for more complex aspects!
I know its like how long is a piece of string but ANY feedback or advice would really help!
Will