This property is typical of houses that need renovation, in that there will always be more work need doing than first thought. And why it is a wise move to leave this risk to us, who deal with such issues every day of the week.
The bathroom looked OK from a short inspection, but later, when our work crew got to work, we found that water ingress from the bath and shower, with poor ventilation had rotted timbers in the wall. These had to be pulled out and replaced, along with a new floor, new wall surfaces and completely new sanitary units installed.
This work could have run into thousands for the ordinary owner who didn’t have permanently employed and experienced refurbishment personnel to hand.
Lots of other work has been done too:
- The plumbing has been revamped, with new boiler installed.
- Check and make sure electrical system makes Code, including fit new lights where necessary.
- Replace drywall in top floor bedroom
- Replace flooring in kitchen and new sinks, counter tops, new splashbacks and general makeover
- Re-point defective brickwork
- Sort out damp cupboard
Clean and varnish floors
- Re-decorate all house, walls and ceilings
- Trim trees and clean up yard
- Plus numerous sundry jobs
All this done and the property was still sold for 50% less than local unrefurbished prices! Another owner who nows owns a decent property ready to rent. And who will, given some time, pocket handsome profits.
