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Renovation advice

H D · 2012-11-17 23:19:31

As an introduction, I am completely new to renovation or building in general. I am just out of college and employed for the first time. This is the first grown up project I am undertaking :eek: So when I say I'm a newb I really am in need of help. I am planning a renovation of my four bedroom detached home in Dublin which…

17-11-2012 11:19pm

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H D

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As an introduction, I am completely new to renovation or building in general. I am just out of college and employed for the first time. This is the first grown up project I am undertaking :eek: So when I say I'm a newb I really am in need of help.

I am planning a renovation of my four bedroom detached home in Dublin which is roughly 20 years old.

Are there any tips/advice you would offer from your own experience of renovations or dealing with builders.

What is the best way of locating a reputable builder/contractor/tradesmen (are there any online resources which are useful)

Do you have any advice on planning the project and estimating the costs.

The amount of work I will get done obviously depends on the overall cost.
My plan for the moment is the renovation of

1) Kitchen - re-tile, paint, remove all fittings and replace
2) Bathrooms - one ensuite + one main bathroom retiled and painted.
3) Boiler replaced
4) Wood flooring on the ground floor excluding kitchen
5) Plastering and painting all interior walls
6) Miscellaneous - just overall improvement to home

Sorry I cannot be more specific, as I am not clear myself.
I am not looking for a quotation, but advice on undertaking this project. I'm trying to ensure I do not destroy my home, or be completely ripped off in the process.

All comments are welcome.

THANK YOU

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