Question on ballpark renovation costs
I know it varies and there are a lot of variables, however…..
Anyone give me a ballpark cost to totally gut my 1 1/2 story , 2 bedroom cape cod style house? Everyroom except the only bathroom, upstairs?
It is 850 square feet, and I am looking to have all drywall replaced, baseboards, trim, ceilings. In the kitchen, when gutted, I might as well have new cabinets, counter, and back splash, with middle grade cabinets, no granite, etc.. currently there are only 7 uppers, and 5 lowers (cabinets).
No walls removed, etc.. just basically taking the 1920 house with original walls, (there is no lathe/platers), and having them replaced. Ceiling’s are the block tile. No asbestos in the house.
so gut, and totally redo with new walls, ceilings, and the kitchen replacement.
thanks,
Dave
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Dave,
Construction costs are intensely local. Call up some builders and get some bids.
-- Martin Holladay
okay
What we can help with is thinking about how you can improve the insulation in the walls while you have it gutted.
Yes , I can't imagine what's in the walls. It's why my furnace rus moree.
Puts out a lot of heat for small house but doesn't seem to stay warm.
Sprayfoam?
Dave,
Spray foam isn't the only option. Almost any type of insulation can work well, as long as you come up with a plan for air sealing your thermal envelope. Air leakage matters as much as, or more than, R-value.
-- Martin Holladay
I agree, and have heard that's very important. With the old home, it lacks any "tyvek" or any housewrap, the way they were built years ago.