[Renovation of old houses with clear water mold decoration] Learn about the renovation process, costs and precautions of old houses in 5 minutes
Renovating an old house can give the house a new life, extend its life, and improve the quality of life. But under what circumstances is it suitable to renovate an old house? How to estimate the cost of renovating an old house? This article has compiled three situations suitable for house renovation, the old house renovation process and precautions, and will take you to understand them at once.
Why renovate an old house? 3 situations when old houses need to be renovated
First, I will take you to understand the three situations suitable for old house renovation:
1. Changes in life needs
Reasons such as getting married, having children, or children growing up may affect your living needs. Perhaps a child needs a separate space, a baby needs a nursery, or you simply want to change the decoration style. This is a good time to renovate an old house.
2. Buy an old house
For people with a limited budget for buying a house, buying a medieval or old house with lower housing prices is a good way to save money. Spending the budget on renovating old houses can also create an ideal home environment.
3. The house is in poor condition
Older houses often have problems such as wall cancer, corroded water pipes, leaks, and even ceiling peeling and structural damage. Rather than patching things up here and there, it is better to directly renovate the old house to improve the quality of life.
Old house renovation process｜4 steps and cost estimates to understand at once
Next, we will sort out the old house renovation process and cost estimate for you to help you understand how to carry out the renovation of an old house.
The 4-step process of renovating an old house
- Protection project: The most basic project before decoration, protective mats must be laid in the elevators, walkways, stairwells and other areas of the building to avoid damage caused by the passage of construction materials and tools.
- Basic projects: mud work, water and electricity configuration, removal of partitions, ceilings, floors, etc. are all basic projects and are also the key to renovating old houses. Only by careful and careful execution of basic projects can the constitution of the old house be restored.
- Decoration project: Determining the style of the space, including woodwork, system cabinet installation, painting, partition walls, etc., are all within the scope of decoration projects.
- Software decoration: The final step is furniture arrangement. Wallpapers, lighting, curtains and various furniture selections are all important elements that enrich the color and texture of the space.
After completing the renovation project of the old house, don’t forget to tidy up the construction environment so that you can enjoy your stay.
How to estimate the cost of renovating an old house?
The cost of renovating an old house varies depending on the condition, age of the house and the use of building materials. Generally speaking, it will be around NT$80,000 to NT$100,000 per square meter. It is recommended to allocate the budget according to the following items:
When estimating the cost, it is recommended to find a trusted interior designer to evaluate and quote before signing the contract. Basically, the price will not change much after the contract is signed. However, it is still recommended to reserve a budget of 5 to 10% for the basic project. If the decoration process fails as expected, In other cases, additional fees may be required.
Things to note when renovating an old house｜3 details to pay attention to
In addition to understanding the process and cost of renovating old houses, we have also compiled 3 details that need to be paid attention to when renovating old houses:
Things to note when renovating an old house 1: Pipeline replacement
Water, electricity, gas and other pipelines have a certain service life. When renovating an old house, they must be inspected and replaced to avoid danger caused by old pipelines.
Note 2 when renovating an old house: Apply for a renovation permit
according toManagement Measures for Interior Decoration of BuildingsRegulations stipulate that if the building structure will be changed during the renovation of an old house, you must apply for a renovation permit from the local government to avoid breaking the law.
Things to note when renovating old houses 3: Disposal of discarded building materials
After dismantling and decorating the waste building materials, you usually have to contact the Environmental Protection Bureau to assist in the removal. If you need help from a decoration company, remember to ask if additional fees are required.
Let B-Studio bring new life to your old house
Although the house gradually becomes older due to the accumulation of building age, the years of living in it gradually accumulate and become a profound life memory for the owner. B-Studio specializes in helping you create your dream home space. In addition to a complete architectural design team, we also combine interior design and professional construction team resources to provide complete services from architectural design planning, interior integrated design, to overall space creation. We followed nature, combined with the simple yet modern architectural style of Qingshui Mold, and integrated natural elements to let the house tell its own story. If you are thinking about how to give your old house a new life, welcome to chat with us!
