cost of renovation derelict house.

pgj2015

I was looking at a derelict house that I may be interesting in buying and renovating to live in. it is a big house and on a great site, I think it was been derelict for around 25-30 years, brick building,id say the building was built in the 80's by the looks of it, the only damage i can see is some of the windows are smashed. I knw it is hard to say but how much would you think you would need to make a building like that livable.

Biker1

Depending on what measures you are considering it could cost up to 60% of the cost of a new build.

monseiur

Assuming roof is OK. €130,000 to 160,00 should go a long way
It's best to fit triple glazed windows & doors. Pump cavity or better still dry line with 50mm insulated slab. 300mm insulation in attic. May require new ceilings.
Dig out all floors, fit underfloor insulation. Assuming OFCH - before new floor is laid, upgrade all central heating pipe work+ insulation etc. Replace all rads with more efficient modern ones, with zoned system etc.
Upgrade all electric wiring.
All internal doors, skirting architraves etc will have to be replaced.
New modern bespoke kitchen & all new furnishings throughout the house + painting etc.
May need new gutters, soffit, fascia etc.
Before signing on the dotted line have a competent person check the house for evidence of subsidence, check septic tank if not connected to mains, check roof from attic for evidence of leaks etc. - a miserable rainy day is best for this exercise:)

Timing belt

If your not a cash buyer check will the bank provide a mortgage on a derelict property as they may not.

pgj2015

Timing belt wrote: »

If your not a cash buyer check will the bank provide a mortgage on a derelict property as they may not.

I wont need the bank.

pgj2015

monseiur wrote: »

Assuming roof is OK. €130,000 to 160,00 should go a long way
It's best to fit triple glazed windows & doors. Pump cavity or better still dry line with 50mm insulated slab. 300mm insulation in attic. May require new ceilings.
Dig out all floors, fit underfloor insulation. Assuming OFCH - before new floor is laid, upgrade all central heating pipe work+ insulation etc. Replace all rads with more efficient modern ones, with zoned system etc.
Upgrade all electric wiring.
All internal doors, skirting architraves etc will have to be replaced.
New modern bespoke kitchen & all new furnishings throughout the house + painting etc.
May need new gutters, soffit, fascia etc.
Before signing on the dotted line have a competent person check the house for evidence of subsidence, check septic tank if not connected to mains, check roof from attic for evidence of leaks etc. - a miserable rainy day is best for this exercise:)

130-160,000 is a lot but I will be turning it into a nice house not just something basic.

Calahonda52

pgj2015 wrote: »

130-160,000 is a lot but I will be turning it into a nice house not just something basic.

we have no sense of size, so it could be twice that.

pgj2015

Calahonda52 wrote: »

we have no sense of size, so it could be twice that.

I wonder in most cases would it be better to flatten the house and build from new?

Del2005

You'll have to get the house to B2 Standard and for most buildings it would be cheaper to bulldoze it and start again, but planning could be an issue then.