Browse Forums Old Home Restoration / Renovation 1 May 26, 2021 9:45 am my house is maybe 100 years old just wondering what might be a better approach to renovation fix any problem parts of the existing house and put the rest of the money on a new extension or gut and subtstantially rebuild but perhaps get a featureless or lower quality build I have asked some builders and architects to come through and most of the architects suggest a new extension but a builder suggested to gut it. appreciate any thoughts Re: selective renovation plus extension or gut and rebuild 2May 26, 2021 10:55 am Hey @g fsb Welcome to the forum Do a complete gut out and stick with the character/era reno Real Estate Data will show long term there will be a better financial return for less cost. If I was buying in a good area I wouldn't want it to be, like out of character for that area...if you get my gist. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Hello Josh, This is Irving from PRIMA, we are a manufacturer of the staircase, railings, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors from China. If you have requirement to purchase… 0 5874 Thanks for the reply. Had a look at the suggested lot and found other problem on easement, which i will asked in separate thread. 2 17827 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 6562 |