In need of modernisation - how much money is it going to cost?

thelovelygirl

Hi

Please be gentle we are first time buyers and just been to see the first property and have a small multitude of questions.....

the property is on rightmove - bs16 alexander gardens offers over £175K - Would post link but not allowed

so first things first? Money questions?

How much does it cost to sort out wiring and or adding extra sockets?

There is gas central heating but not all rooms have radiators? how much would it cost to add radiators to the system? how much for a new combi boiler?

How much would we need to budget for new windows for the front? back is already double glazed.

how much a wood burner and recommission a chimney?

how much would it cost to put a driveway in the front garden (kerb dropped already)

Have many more questions but will have to see how much "doing it" up would cost and whether it would completely blow our budget

Many thanks for all your help and advice in advance!

BitterAndTwisted

£5,382.76 I reckon

thelovelygirl

not particularly helpful answer!!!

dangers

No idea on the cost of renovation, but I have to say I like the look of the parquet flooring.

Good luck with it all.

thegirlintheattic

Depends on the spec and which contractor you use. Call round local builders in yellow pages and get quotes.

Why do you want a wood burner?

Obsidian1975

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

£5,382.76 I reckon

As a newbie myself, I always find it so encouraging and helpful when the more experienced members of the board provide such supportive comments.

I assume you've had a bad day. What a shame you feel the need to take it out on someone who's asking for help. I do hope it made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside while you chuckled at your own awe inspiring comedic abilities...you certainly live up to the name you chose for this site!

In answer to the original question...

Don't be afraid to ask some local trades people for some quotes. I'm also taking on a house that needs modernising but I'm slightly further along than you.

I've had a whole load of trades in to look at some of the work that needs doing. I've already agreed with a number of them that I want them to do the work so I'm happy that I've offered the right amount based on the work that needed doing and the trades are happy because they've got some business from me...everyone is happy...well except the person who gave the first response to your question of course! :rotfl:

poppasmurf_bewdley

I'm afraid that you'll have to get individual tradesmen in to give you separate estimates. Nobody on here will be able to give you a decent answer as there are too many variables.

HappyMJ

thelovelygirl wrote: »

Hi

Please be gentle we are first time buyers and just been to see the first property and have a small multitude of questions.....

the property is on rightmove - bs16 alexander gardens offers over £175K - Would post link but not allowed

so first things first? Money questions?

How much does it cost to sort out wiring and or adding extra sockets?

There is gas central heating but not all rooms have radiators? how much would it cost to add radiators to the system? how much for a new combi boiler?

How much would we need to budget for new windows for the front? back is already double glazed.

how much a wood burner and recommission a chimney?

how much would it cost to put a driveway in the front garden (kerb dropped already)

Have many more questions but will have to see how much "doing it" up would cost and whether it would completely blow our budget

Many thanks for all your help and advice in advance!

It's hardly "in need of modernisation". http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-31245952.html

Modernisation does not mean new flooring, new wood fire, replacing some electrical outlets, new boiler....

It means installing a heating system from scratch, moving bathrooms inside the property, renewing ancient kitchen spaces.

It has central heating already and radiators in most rooms. It has some electrical points already.

What's wrong with the windows? Install secondary glazing. That won't cost too much. But again you can move in with those reasonable quallity windows. Your gas bills will be higher by about £50 to £100 per year until you install secondary glazing or replace with UPVC double glazing. It's not really worth it.

You could move in without doing anything. Maybe paint a few walls and that's it. Once you have purchased it move in and start saving towards the things you want done and do them over time.

lincroft1710

New boiler plus extra rads, say £3K, windows probably £1K if you employ trusted local firm, but budget for £2K, wood burner/chimney say £2K could even be £3K, drive etc, say £2K. Plus VAT (where applicable) @ 20%