Renovate or Rebuild?

It's time to turn the home you bought into a home designed to suit your tastes, a dream home, the one you've always wanted. If you plan to change your home completely, the big question many people often ask is whether it's worth renovating or is it better to build.

While you may already have plans for what you want to achieve in your home, and know more or less what changes you want to make, you may not be clear on whether you should do a complete renovation on your original home or tear down the home and rebuild from scratch.

Clearly, if you live in an apartment or residential area, a complete renovation is the way to go.

You'll learn much here so you will be left with few questions after reading this. Remember that at ArigagaCr we offer assistance if you want to renovate your home.

Renovation VS reconstruction

A renovation or integral reform refers to the process of working inside your home making improvements to rooms with construction work and aesthetic improvements, such as painting and siding, knocking down walls, putting in terraces, etc.

A renovation, for example, often includes remodeling the bathroom and kitchen to provide more space or additional features, or an expansion of rooms, among many other examples. Renovation may involve major changes, but ultimately the structure of your existing home will be respected, with certain exceptions.

A rebuilding means demolishing your current home to create a new one.

Renovation or rebuilding: which fits better to you?

When considering this, there are few things you must take into account.

Budget

One of the most important factors when deciding which option is better. If youwant to make a number of structural changes, its better to start from scratch by tearing down your home and rebuilding.

If you are looking to add some additional rooms and want to retain the original features of your home, renovate the kitchen, bathroom or, for example, knock out a wall, a comprehensive renovation is in your best interest.

Reconstruction is more common with new buyers, who want to completely remodel their home.

A complete renovation will always be cheaper than a complete reconstruction.

2. Style and purpose

Many people who choose a home renovation are emotionally attached to the original features of their home, and just need more space. If you choose to rebuild you risk losing that "homey" feeling, but it will allow you to make many more modifications.

You should also consider your neighboring homes. If you are in an area with houses of the same style and period, we recommend that you opt for a comprehensive renovation.

Be sure to contact your property manager to find out if there are any restrictions on renovating or expanding your home, as some homes have heritage protections that prevent demolition.

3. House plans

Some homes offer a simple home renovation. Other homes have tight spaces and offer a challenge when it comes to making modifications, especially if you don't have the plans, which is necessary when making any renovations.

If you're looking to expand your original home, it's worth consulting with a builder who specializes in comprehensive renovations, such as ArizagaCr.

4. Planning and longevity

Whether you are looking to tear down and rebuild or if you are opting for a comprehensive reform, there are building permits that must be applied for. Laws and regulations must be taken into account when undertaking this type of work. If your project falls within certain guidelines, you may not need to apply for a major work permit, something that could lengthen the completion date due to the paperwork involved.

Think about how long a renovation will take versus a teardown and rebuild. You will have to remove all your furniture, store it elsewhere while the reconstruction is taking place, which is also an extra expense. In a full renovation, depending on the type, you can simply move furniture between rooms, but it all depends on the type of renovation you want.

These are some tips to keep in mind when deciding whether you want to renovate or build.

Contact ArizagaCr for expert advice.

At ArizagaCr, we know the importance of working with precision and completing projects within budget and on time. We invite you to take a look at the other integral reforms we have done before.

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