Choosing a Renovation Company: What Matters Besides the Quoted Price?
Look at the content of the quote before the price: items of work, materials, time, payment plan, guarantee and completed…
Home Renovation
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What Has to Be Done to Completely Renew Old, Worn Walls?
A worn wall is renewed in six steps: stripping, scraping, repair, primer, filling and sanding, then paint or wallpaper.…
What Should I Check When Taking Over a Finished Renovation?
A renovation is taken over in daylight, room by room, against the items in the quote; defects go on a written list.…
I Bought an Old Home: Where Should I Start the Renovation?
In an old home wiring, plumbing and damp are checked first; then essential work, budget and order are settled. Decoratio…
Home Renovation: One Company or Separate Tradesmen?
For a multi-trade renovation one company has the edge: order, schedule and responsibility sit in one place. For a single…
What Should Be Renovated Before Moving into a Newly Bought Home?
Before moving in, finish the work that makes dust and cuts off the water: services, bathroom and kitchen, flooring and p…
In an Old Home, Is Wallpaper or Paint the Better Choice?
In an old home the condition of the wall decides: non-woven wallpaper or glass textile for cracked, uneven walls, paint …
Should Wiring and Plumbing Be Checked Before Walls Are Renewed?
Wiring and plumbing should be checked before walls are renewed; every channel cut afterwards spoils the paint and wallpa…
Which Jobs Cause the Most Extra Cost in a Home Renovation?
Extra cost mostly appears after strip-out: old pipework, poor plaster and screed, damp. The second big cause is decision…
Why Is a Survey Carried Out Before a Renovation?
In a survey the home is measured and the walls, floors and services are examined. A price given by phone is a guess; a w…
What Must Be Checked When Renovating an Old Home?
In an old home the hidden things are checked first: wiring, water pipes, drains, damp, plaster, windows and doors, and f…
How Long Does a Home Renovation Take on Average?
A cosmetic refresh takes a few days; a full apartment renovation can take 3 to 6 weeks. Scope, drying times and made-to-…