i bought an old house where do i start to restore it?

Question

we bought the house with cash and we have around 30 thousand in cash to start with. will dont want to get a loan and we put around 5 to 6 thousand in the bank each month for the house so any help that dosent have to do with getting alone would help

i thought you should level the house then do the roof incase of any moveing

Answer 1

Check the roof, then the foundation, then the wiring, heating and cooling. If there is any money left in the kitty, go to work on windows, and insulation.

Answer 2

It really depends why you bought the house. Did you buy it to live in or to improve it and sell? If it's the latter, kitchens and bathrooms first. That will, in terms of cost, be the source of your largest profit margin and also the bigger selling points. If it's to live in, it's really a matter of preference. I'm assuming that prior to buying the house that you got an engineer's report confirming the integrity of the structure. If that assumption is true, it really depends on if you want to live there while construction is being done or not (in other words, less functional rooms first), how long you want the project(s) to take, how much you're willing to spend, and how much of the house you really want to renovate or refurbish. If you have specific questions, feel free to email me at [e-mail]. I've been a builder practically since I was born... family business and all. Would be happy to give you info and options to explore as I'm sure you're looking for very specific, personal things to make your house a home. In any case, I hope this answer helps.

PS: Meant to ask.... do you intend to do the work yourself or are you looking to get the most bang for your buck using a contractor?

Answer 3

Having been around and helped remodel every house I grew up in and my own, the best place to start is where there is the most damage, and where it will be messiest. Also do walls, celings first and carpets floors last. Because anything spilled or stain won't be such a huge deal if its on the old flooring you are going to replace. Also save wood work for last, and if possible remove it and keep the orginal nails to keep the look, it easier to take down wood work and sand off any paint, other stuff on it, than it is to try to repair it after you've already redone it.
Keep in my mind if you want to run more wiring and ect..do this now before you get things redone. Seems pretty obvious but, there are a lot of people who get all wrapped up in whats going on and small things like the outlet you wanted on the wall next to the door, is completely forgotten.
Always look for ways to use orginal fixtures and that sort of thing in a new way if you don't intend to keep them.
Also..if your taking down plaster..let me tell you that a 3 pound sledge hammer, lets off a lot of steam and accomplishes getting the old plaster down nicely....What i would give for an old wall and a sledge hammer now...LOL.
Good luck..If its not to much to ask, I'd really like to see pics of the house if you have them..kinda a guilty little hobby of mine..old houses..nothing perverted.

Answer 4

We did this to our home. I started with the plumbing, it was atrocious. All lead pipe and clogged. Then the well and the pump. I then went to the furnace (a boiler with radiators) and replaced everything myself. Then came the electrical, that will be a running problem.
We took out one room, added two rooms and some walls, put in pocket doors to give us room. And, put in a fancy oversized, never used jet tub and all tiled bath. For two of us?
All new roof and siding, outside deck and entire yard redone by us I have to say.

I spent close to thirty thousand in eight years but, it was worth it. A forty thousand dollar home is now valued at around 150K

Answer 5

Start where it is needed the most, Kitchens, bathrooms are generally the most expensive to Renovate.
I am not sure of the condition of your home, so maybe structural renovation is required? If it is Start there work from the outside in.
I guess it all depends on you and what you can afford to do each month.
Work out what you feel is most important and start by getting some figures together on the replacement costs of each item, or cost of qualified people to do the renovation. If you're a handy person even better, do it yourself and cut cost in half.

Answer 6

Roof and foundation repairs first. A bad foundation or leaking roof will ruin any work you are trying to do elsewhere.
Then make sure the wiring and plumbing are up to current code for your area. If you have to rewire or replace pipes, you will have to cut into walls and possibly floors.
From there I would move on to windows, doors and insulation, then kitchen, bathrooms, living room/dining room/family room, and bedrooms last.
Make sure to get good references from any contractors you hire.

Answer 7

Make sure the roof is in good repair.
Have a electrician check to see if the wiring is safe. And have the plumbing and furnace checked. Most everything else is paint and carpet and trim that you can do yourself. Go to home improvement stores to see if they have free classes to learn skills. Watch home improvment shows to get ideas of what you would like to do. Good luck, I have always thought an older home would be fun to fix up.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I would start with the roof. If it leaks it is gonna mess up anything you do inside. Next I would look at structural integrity, insulation, windows, and work my way in just like it was constructed.

Answer 10

get a lone to do some renovations....

Congrats on ur home!