Where to start when you want to renovate your house?
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This is a key question to ask yourself before considering any type of work, especially when it comes to renovating your home. You must, on the one hand, know and respect the logical sequence of the various stages of structural work and embellishment. And, on the other hand, anticipate any legal steps to be taken for your project. This upstream organization is virtuous in at least three respects. It optimizes the selection and choice of craftsmen. It also assures you a realization in peace. Finally, it guarantees more serene site monitoring. A bright prospect, don’t you think? Here are the 10 key steps to renovate and useful tips to avoid making mistakes.
The inventory
It is essential to have your house appraised scrupulously. Because to renovate is to rethink the apparent… and what is behind it! The right questions to ask yourself in order to measure the scope of the work, prioritize it and budget it: is it correctly isolated? Are the electrical and gas installations up to standard? Is the sanitation system individual or collective? What about the plumbing? Is it useful to break down partitions and rearrange the space? What are the floor and wall coverings and in what condition are they? Is there a parasitic problem (termites, bedbugs, etc.)?
Demolition / removal
This second phase includes the removal of partitions, fixed furniture to be renewed (kitchen, bathroom, etc.) fireplaces and all other bulky areas for the realization of your next installation. Beware of load-bearing walls, which it is recommended to manage with the help of a specialized craftsman and with an up-to-date ten-year guarantee (ask for the certificate).
Structural work
This is the stage of bleeding, passage of ducts, evacuations and all interventions intended for future developments and fitting of electrical and plumbing equipment. The slabs are poured, the floors put in place.
At this point, dealing with moisture, infiltration, and pest issues is highly recommended.
If the house needs a facelift, now is the time!
The installation of the networks
Your building being renovated, go to the installation and / or the upgrading of the electricity, the plumbing, the sewerage network. And also, the installation of the boiler, radiators. Do not hesitate to ask a professional (all trades company) so as not to forget anything.
Insulation A
major site in a renovation, insulation work (exterior or interior walls, roofing) is often necessary and not always sufficiently taken into account. It’s a shame because quality insulation ensures real comfort in living and straight away reduces your energy bills. Find out about the eligibility conditions for the tax credit.
The screed
This involves applying a layer of mortar to the floor in order to level it and prepare it to receive the coating (parquet, tiles, waxed concrete, etc.). This work must be particularly careful, because the screed guarantees the durability of the coatings installed.
Commissioning
A short but decisive step. The craftsmen finalize the networks and make their connections (plumbing, electricity, boiler, communication, etc.). The house is functional, therefore livable… if not yet habitable!
The interior layout
Now is the time to consider where to position the living spaces according to their uses (kitchen, living room, dining room, etc.). But also, to determine the choice of colors and materials (floors, walls).
Room layout
Your appetite for interior decoration will be able to express itself! Choice of furniture, textiles, materials, lighting: think of your interior as a story that you tell from the entrance to the very last room. A decorator will guide you in the selection of each product, in line with your style and your lifestyle.
Outdoor facilities
You’ve hit the nail on the head! The interior and exterior of your house having been renovated, you are considering in this final phase the staging of your garden and / or your terrace. A landscaper will be able to offer valuable advice intended to bring your green spaces to life throughout the year and to optimize the space. Also think about garden center signs, never stingy with tips and tricks!
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