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  • October 12, 2016
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Where Should You Start First When Renovating?

  • March 31, 2015
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Renovating a house should follow a definite plan of sequential steps. When you buy a home that's a fixer-upper, you should do so with the understanding that you will own a house but you will live on a construction site…

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Renovating a house should follow a definite plan of sequential steps.

When you buy a home that’s a fixer-upper, you should do so with the understanding that you will own a house but you will live on a construction site for what seems like forever. Where you should start renovating a house depends on the repairs needed. Before you start renovation, you need a roadmap to guide your efforts. Also remember the “mushroom” effect: Small projects mushroom into large projects, if issues are ignored.

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Bring in the appropriate contractors for the building systems, such as a plumber, electrician, a carpenter, a roofing contractor and — if the house is a brick structure or brick veneer structure — a mason. Have each contractor provide a written report of the conditions and the problems they find. These reports will tell you the likely scope of your renovation project.

Use the Reports
The contractors’ reports will give you the essential information on structural issues, plumbing issues, all electrical issues, insulation, and the house’s electrical system. Begin with the report on the condition of the roof. If the roof leaks, water entering the house can lead to problems with mold or wood rot. Problems in this area mean the house needs to be dried in — made watertight — as quickly as possible.

Structural Issues
Once the structure is dried in and weather-tight, it’s time to take on the other structural issues. You have the carpenter’s report on the condition of the structural elements of a house. Using this report as a guide to the issues, make — or contract for — the repairs to the house’s structural systems, including the flooring and roof support systems. This phase may also include elements of the foundation. If there are issues with the house’s insulation, they should be addressed at this time.

Electrical Issues
Electrical issues should be addressed next. Once the house is dried in and the structure is secure, most of the work will involve power tools, meaning electricity is a necessity. The work should begin where the electrical service enters the house and include the distribution panel and all circuits. A licensed electrician can arrange for all permits and any government-mandated inspection of the electrical system.

Plumbing Issues
After the electrical issues are resolved, it’s time to bring in the plumber. As the plumbing issues are resolved, you’ll also need to make aesthetic choices concerning plumbing fixtures in the bathrooms and kitchen. Any additions to the plumbing, such as sinks or various components of the bathrooms, should be made as part of the plumbing project.

Interior Furnishings
Changes to interior furnishings of the structure, such as carpets, wall coverings, paint, outlet and register covers, and lighting fixtures form the last phase of the renovation

References
National Association of Home Builders: Remodeling Market Index; Special Questions on Most Common Jobs & Reasons for Remodeling
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Will Charpentier is a writer who specializes in boating and maritime subjects. A retired ship captain, Charpentier holds a doctorate in applied ocean science and engineering. He is also a certified marine technician and the author of a popular text on writing local history.

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