Suggestions and ideas on Reno of 1950’s brick house - Anyone?
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Suggestions to bring a tired old 1950s house back to life needed!
Comments (12)Don't demolish! The house looks like it has good bones and potential. You will just overcapitalise if u do the slate is back in vogue ATM , so if it's not obstructing entrance, leave The kitchen is good, leave as is and add ur own touches bathrooms- they Will Need updating, however, we really Need to see floor plan to look at How ur 'shower cupboard' can be utilised! does the bathroom have a separate bath and shower?and what are the rooms either side of this space? as ur family grows u Will realise How Space and Storage is a major necessity! Could this space be used to open up bathroom and have a large double shower? Or a walk in linen? Linen cupboard not far from bath is Always handy or walk in robe to an adjacent room? now people are recommending upgrading the driveway? but as a whole, the landscaping is the Main point! this doesn't mean u have to rip the whole thing out and start again, though There's a lot of products out there these days that can be used to recoat bricks, cement.. Etc.. So do ur research on costs of upgrading what u have before investing in anything expensive! gardens? Now a good Pest controller will tell u to Never build ur garden bed up against the house. This is due to moisture, which can over time affect the house.. And because of termites. You may be in a lower risk area but they're pretty much always around. So always leave about a metre of cement etc between house and garden, to be safe! Now, most importantly- any home renovator will tell you to actually Live in the house for about a year( to see all seasons) to see how the house functions. Note sun/ shade / light/ heating/cooling etc and it's impact upon the house's current aspect, comfort and presentation. This Will help with colour shades u want to choose and where u will need to add windows for light or awnings, solar panels etc. It will also help with the landscaping, for choosing plants and watering types, levels required to maintain them! hope all that helps somewhat?? best of luck!...See MoreHow should I approach my 1950s bathroom reno?
Comments (16)Don't wish to upset anyone but the last two years of my father's life it was discovered besides and really bad aortic heart valve problem he also has asbestosis and his breathing was shocking, even on oxygen near the end he still struggled so badly it was horrible for him and just as bad for me to witness it so PLEASE everyone I agree 100% no room for error as the symptom don't show for years after exposure, whatever you decide make it on the SAFE side and don't mess about with your health, my dad was a strong sporty man his whole life and to see him end up like this was heartbreaking, if you can't afford it now find a safe paint and save money until it can be removed ASAP, I think right now get a few quotes too see what you are up for then decided what way forward after removal, good luck and take care...See MoreWhat to do with a 1950s brick state house?
Comments (12)Sounds like a great project with the potential of some nice views :) I would start by getting a good builder or structural engineer out to have a look at the walls that you would like to knock down. As if they are structural it would cost more to add some support beams and if your budgets $150K and you want to do all of the above it could take a chunk of your money. Sometimes structural walls dictate what can and can't be done ( without loads of money) to a house. I'd start with a builders quote for all the wall demo items on the wish list and then on top of the structural you would be looking at spending around; A small bathroom reno would be $20-25K with a bathroom reno company. DIY with a plumber and electrician. $10-15K. Kitchen $35-50K dependant on level of finish ( includes appliances) Flooring (Timber) $100-145 a sqm laid. Extra $ for any floor prep or levelling prior to installation. Carpet's $45-65 sqm laid. Gyprock line walls labour $75 an hour plus materials. Plastering internal walls after demo and gprocks completed . $15-45 a sqm. If you are really keen on getting the lower level extension and upper floor level done at a later time I would also ask the builder for a quote whilst he's on site. Having all the facts up front helps make decisions on what to do with reconfiguring the rest of the house :) good luck!...See More1950s extension ideas
Comments (15)my suggestion has a drive through double garage and a front porch with skillion roof and front parapet, rearranges original rooms (with no new openings in external walls or changes to original roof but loses the old sleepout ) to include lounge, 3 bedrooms including the office guest room, renovated bathroom with separate powder room and has a simple skillion roofed extension for new kitchen, pantry, internal laundry, family dining rooms and master bedroom with ens and wiw in the old laundry/porch ...the new master bedroom and laundry is at the same floor level as the original house with the rest of the extension using a slab on ground to allow for the shallow slope of the roof and for better connection with outdoors..the original house is about 112 sqm and this plan a total of 244 sqm including 42sqm garage and 23 sqm for porch and alfresco obviously the garage, front porch and alfresco could be optional extras but you'll need very careful planning for everything you need/want to be achieved within budget...See Moreddufre
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