what's appropriate for your home.
If you do want to knock
through a wall it's imperative to
use the services of a qualified
mason - many houses are built
of old stones seemingly piled
together, without the necessary
knowledge they could come
crashing down. Learn to love
lime plastering as it keeps damp
and moisture out of your walls
and allows them to 'breathe'.
Then, once all the 'bones' of
your house are complete, it'll be
time to install that new kitchen
and move on to the décor!
Lastly - don't under-estimate cost.
There are many DIY
stores and most are very helpful
- some things are more expensive
compared to the UK such
as paint, others far cheaper. Always buy your
stone here, visit
your local quarry for your paving and
you might just also find
a new stone fireplace!
two to three estimates (devis)
from each trade so you know exactly how
much everything will
cost. The cost for the quantity
surveyor is normally between
€1,000 - €3,000, dependent
upon renovation size. The fee
for an architect/project manager usually equates to around
10
percent of construction cost and
it is well worth it!
One question we're always
asked is how much is it likely
to cost? Usually a sensible budget
would be to allow €1,500 a
square metre, depending upon
specifications, for a total renovation; if
it's less complicated
and you're doing much of the
work yourself it might be closer
to €1,000.
Always use local tradesmen if
possible - having first
obtained a devis ensure they're
qualified and can provide you
with proper receipts (you need
these for insurance and also
when selling to avoid Capital
Gains Tax). Being local they'll
understand the vernacular and
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