Renovating Tips For Rundown Properties

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The renovation of a rundown property presents both opportunity and challenge. Perhaps you’re an owner of such a property and wish to sell it, or maybe you’re on the lookout for a ‘doer-upper’ yourself. Whatever your circumstances, the first steps are to make the property safe before carrying out the necessary essential works in a chronological order.

Safety

Before any works start on renovation, safety needs to be addressed. This includes:

  • The demolishment of any structurally unsound structures

  • Professional removal of any asbestos (a substance commonly used in construction up to and including the 1980s)

  • Clearing outside areas to allow for unrestricted access

  • Stabilising any buildings necessary

  • Essential shoring up of brickwork and carrying out essential repairs / rebuilding work

  • Once the initial safety aspects have been dealt with then it’s time to focus on further matters.

Initial Renovation Works

Even while structural tasks are being carried out, there are plenty of other jobs on the exterior of the property that can be worked on. For those looking to sell such a work in progress there’s plenty you do to tempt buyers to make an offer.

Windows: A common issue in such properties is that the windows need replacing (or renovating, depending on the age of the property and any restrictions on what can and can’t be changed). It’s also a relatively easy task to approach, and one that can be completed in a short amount of time. Good quality installations are imperative, and this holds true whether you’re doing it for yourself or to sell.

Exterior doors: Another relatively easy upgrade that can have a dramatic effect is to upgrade the doors of the property. Once again, go for good quality products and installations, and don’t forget the garage door/s.

Driveway: Whether short or long, driveways are the first thing we see on the approach to a house.  A concrete driveway can easily be installed – or perhaps renovated if an existing area is a little worse for wear. Today’s concreting technology means there’s many different styles to choose from and can be selected to perfectly match the type of property being renovated.

Garden: Any outside area should be tidied up. You might also consider the addition of external features that will add value. This could mean a paved patio / BBQ area or other options that will begin to paint the attractive picture that hints at the end product.  Now is the time to plan out the garden layout even if you leave the finer details until later in the project.

While many of these aspects sound like huge tasks, when broken down they represent jobs that are relatively easy to carry out in terms of time and labour, but make a huge difference to the appearance of the property. If you’re looking to tempt buyers then such visual upgrades could be just what’s necessary to clinch a sale. If you’re renovating for yourself then it’s amazing the boost you’ll get when you see your property masterpiece taking shape in front of your eyes.

Renovation Requires Professional-Grade Tools

When it comes to carrying out such works then it’s vital to use equipment designed specifically for the job. This means hiring or purchasing a professional quality kit, both for its proficiency and to ensure user safety.

Perth-based Concrete Hire is the one-stop location for all the kit you need to carry out concreting and building tasks. Their highly experienced staff will be happy to give their professional advice, so give them a call on 1300 048 521 to discuss your needs, or visit www.concretehire.com.au to find out more.