Edwardian 3 bed end of terrace, needs everything doing really. We have a budget of 25-30k for renovation. All tips gratefully received especially what would you prioritise and what order should we do stuff in so as not to have one job wreck the previous one. We can't afford to do everything we want to do.
Front of property: needs renovation including original front door renovation, pebble dash removal, painting of plasterwork around windows.
Windows: old double glazing think we'll keep it for now and get proper double glazed wooden sash windows eventually
Hall: needs re flooring and decorating. Will probably go for solid wood.
Living room: (knocked through to dining room): needs redecorating, new floor, fireplaces reinstating (will prob get wood burner for front end)may need walls skimmed before painting
Kitchen: original scullery. We hope to extend this into what is currently a conservatory, meaning we'd take down the conservatory and get a new built kitchen extension. We can't afford this yet so will leave the kitchen for now (will probs start new thread about extending)
Utility/ downstairs shower room: we'll leave it for now, it's not bad
Stairs: remove 50 layers of paint from banisters, re carpet
Upstairs: needs new flooring (prob carpet) throughout, wallpaper removing, redecorating, may need walls skimming
Loft: we want to get it insulated and boarded.
There's probably loads more we need to do that we haven't even figured out yet but where should we start? Do floors come first or last? Will the pebbledash removal be very dusty, should we get that over first?
We will be looking at using breathable materials (lime pointing and breathable paints etc) throughout and eco friendly credentials are also important to us, so eg. loft insulation will probably be sheep's wool or similar. Any eco friendly tips also gratefully received.
Thanks!
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FourOnTheHill · 14/02/2016 18:50
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