# Important considerations in property renovation **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [September 11, 2025, 3:50am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336 "2025-09-11T03:50:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/jakurasmith/32/585_2.png) [@Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jakurasmith)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 3:50am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/1 "2025-09-11T03:50:31Z")
![IMG_20250911_045114](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/2/2cafa92431840a3560a1eb33b2cb4a5638234906.jpeg) We are mostly torn in between the choice of renovating an existing building or simply starting from scratch. This often depends on many different variables. A renovation is an update to an existing building or a return to a new condition. An alteration is a change to an existing building. An addition is an inclusion to an existing building. Most people consider any combination of the three to be a renovation; however, Before you begin; - **Know what you want** The more research you do, the easier it will be later. Understand -The basics, Your Lifestyle, Your Style. - **Know what you can afford** Setting a budget is key. Knowing how much you can borrow will help you when negotiating. - **Renovation and alteration costs** Renovation and alteration costs aren’t always straightforward. **PROCESS OF RENOVATION** 1. **Finding a good contractor** - Avoid contractors who offer a cash deal; - Interview contractors to determine their qualifications and their fit with your project; - Does the contractor have experience with the kind of project you have in mind? 1. **Getting an accurate estimate** - Get an estimate from at least three contractors in person; - Discuss your plans in detail with the contractors; - Make sure you get everything you agreed to in writing. This includes a) _The total cost. Start and end dates of the work. Cost for obtaining any permits; b) Specifications for particular products, type of flooring, the brand of windows, etc. What’s included (or not); materials, parts, labor. Terms of payment etc._ 1. **Signing a contract;** - Always read the fine print; the terms and conditions; before you sign; - Verbal contracts are hard to prove. Always insist on a written contract; - Any blank spaces on a printed form should be filled in with NA or NIL. Strike out anything you don’t agree with and make sure you and the contractor initial the change; - You can also ask that the contract is rewritten, to ensure you are protected. **TEAM INVOLVED IN RENOVATIONS** **Project Manager** : Oversees the whole project and brings together the project team to see that work is carried out harmoniously between the different teams. **Architect** : Architects design and create the overall aesthetic and look of buildings and other structures. **Geotechnical Engineer** : Conducts site investigations related to subsurface conditions. Based on findings, he/she might recommend improvement of the engineering properties of the soil. **Structural Engineer** : Design structural elements that may be necessary to ensure they are strong enough to avoid collapse when loaded. **Electrical Engineer** : Design to accommodate lighting and power requirements for the building. **Mechanical Engineer** : Designs to accommodate new mechanical requirements for the building. **Quantity Surveyor** : Estimates the value of the works to be renovated. He covers all aspects of construction to determine the costs and estimate the project budget. **Contractor** : The contractor plans and coordinates activities during construction on site ---
**Author:** ![Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bianca)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 4:01am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/2 "2025-09-11T04:01:19Z")
You are always on pointv ---
**Author:** ![Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/da6949/32.png) [@Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Onyxx)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 5:41am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/3 "2025-09-11T05:41:19Z")
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**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/4 "2025-09-11T05:42:12Z")
Thank you for the information ---
**Author:** ![iamade147](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/iamade147/32/9369_2.png) [@iamade147](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/iamade147)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 6:14am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/5 "2025-09-11T06:14:15Z")
Keep it up my brother God bless ---
**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 6:17am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/6 "2025-09-11T06:17:28Z")
Well explained, keep it on ---
**Author:** ![Zee](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/zee/32/4693_2.png) [@Zee](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Zee)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/7 "2025-09-11T06:35:46Z")
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**Author:** ![Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/michelle_brown/32/2325_2.png) [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 7:08am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/8 "2025-09-11T07:08:46Z")
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**Author:** ![MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 7:25am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/9 "2025-09-11T07:25:35Z")
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**Author:** ![tayzer14](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tayzer14/32/1866_2.png) [@tayzer14](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/tayzer14)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/10 "2025-09-11T13:03:03Z")
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**Author:** ![Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/chick-asaw/32/1735_2.png) [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/11 "2025-09-11T18:20:45Z")
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**Author:** ![Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Succy)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/important-considerations-in-property-renovation/35336/12 "2025-09-11T22:15:02Z")
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