Renovation advice

[rootsnall]

Thanks guys,

I had estimated ~ £25K + £5k contingency - so at least i'm in the right ballpark. The breakdowns are useful, thanks

Rootsnall - I know of the book but don't have one. We've been looking for a plot to build on for ages but can't find anything. I was going to buy the book when (if) we find one.

Plots are a bit elusive and overpriced I'm afraid, especially in your neck of the woods. Too many people like us watching C4 DIY programs !

Your estimated cost will depend a lot on how much you intend managing and doing it yourself versus farming it out to a builder at a fixed price. If you take a lot of it on yourself, then mixing that with a fulltime contract can be a nightmare. If you can juggle things right its a good between contract filler !

[Bear]

Thanks guys,

I had estimated ~ £25K + £5k contingency - so at least i'm in the right ballpark. The breakdowns are useful, thanks

Rootsnall - I know of the book but don't have one. We've been looking for a plot to build on for ages but can't find anything. I was going to buy the book when (if) we find one.

[rootsnall]

Guys and Girls

I'm looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience on here.

I want to know a ball park figure for full renovation of a 3 bed semi in Home Counties. I know this will vary hugely depending on exactly what needs doing but I'm looking for some guidance.

I'm expecting to need:

Re wiring
Central heating
New kitchen - will be cheap one from B&Q or somewhere
New bathroom
Skimming walls
New woodwork throughout (stair rails, doors, skirts etc)
New carpets
Re decoration

The house isn't huge and I will be doing some of the work myself but I guess I'm looking to see if opinion suggests it will be £15k or £50k.

assuming no significant structural problems

Thanks

Bear

The Housebuilder's Bible by Mark Brinkley ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/Housebuilder.../dp/0954867440 ) is the best book I've come across for estimating costs, it also gives you some decent explanations of the various trades and work involved. It's aimed at newbuild but gives you a decent starting point for working out renovations as you'll get an idea of labour costs worked out per m, m2, etc etc

I reckon its a few quid well spent !

[Paddy]

Guys and Girls

I'm looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience on here.

I want to know a ball park figure for full renovation of a 3 bed semi in Home Counties. I know this will vary hugely depending on exactly what needs doing but I'm looking for some guidance.

I'm expecting to need:

Re wiring
Central heating
New kitchen - will be cheap one from B&Q or somewhere
New bathroom
Skimming walls
New woodwork throughout (stair rails, doors, skirts etc)
New carpets
Re decoration

The house isn't huge and I will be doing some of the work myself but I guess I'm looking to see if opinion suggests it will be £15k or £50k.

assuming no significant structural problems

Thanks

Bear

I used to get the information from the Public Library. There is an annual publication that sets out standard set of hourly figure and charges used by architects and builders. I am not sure if the information is readily available on the Internet. Ask at you library.

[BrilloPad]

I did this 2 years ago - cost £45k. But it was a luxury job. And converted a garage into a utility room/toliet/play room. I would guess £25k-£35k.

I can highly recommend the builder if you drop me a PM

[Sockpuppet]

I'd say you could clear £25-30k total inc buffer.

Depends on stuff such as stairs/skirting if you want normal wood or post stuff. Same with bathroom and kitchen. I just installed a bathroom for the parents and it cost £1400 for everything, including a shower that was £1100 (reduced from £2000 in the sale). Its a fecking good shower.

[n5gooner]

Guys and Girls

I'm looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience on here.

I want to know a ball park figure for full renovation of a 3 bed semi in Home Counties. I know this will vary hugely depending on exactly what needs doing but I'm looking for some guidance.

I'm expecting to need:

Re wiring
Central heating
New kitchen - will be cheap one from B&Q or somewhere
New bathroom
Skimming walls
New woodwork throughout (stair rails, doors, skirts etc)
New carpets
Re decoration

The house isn't huge and I will be doing some of the work myself but I guess I'm looking to see if opinion suggests it will be £15k or £50k.

assuming no significant structural problems

Thanks

Bear

£2000 Re wiring
£2500 Central heating
£5500 New kitchen - will be cheap one from B&Q or somewhere
£3000 New bathroom
£1500 Skimming walls
£2000 New woodwork throughout (stair rails, doors, skirts etc)
£3000 New carpets
£5000 Re decoration

ish.....plus add 20% as it always goes over...

[Bear]

Guys and Girls

I'm looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience on here.

I want to know a ball park figure for full renovation of a 3 bed semi in Home Counties. I know this will vary hugely depending on exactly what needs doing but I'm looking for some guidance.

I'm expecting to need:

Re wiring
Central heating
New kitchen - will be cheap one from B&Q or somewhere
New bathroom
Skimming walls
New woodwork throughout (stair rails, doors, skirts etc)
New carpets
Re decoration

The house isn't huge and I will be doing some of the work myself but I guess I'm looking to see if opinion suggests it will be £15k or £50k.

assuming no significant structural problems

Thanks

Bear