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    How to Choose Between a Major Remodel or a Full Rebuild

    November 26, 2021No Comments Exterior Remodel
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    If you own a house that “needs a little love” (as you often see in real estate listings), you might be wondering whether to spruce up the existing house or to tear it down and start over. This is a big decision that requires careful consideration. To make the right choice for your budget and needs, start with a few questions, then take a hard look at what you hope to achieve, the condition of your existing house, and local laws that may affect the project.

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    How Long Will You Stay in Your Home?

    If you plan to be in the house for the long-term and then sell it, it is usually wiser to tear down and rebuild, at least from a purely financial perspective. 

    Physical elements of a home are on a timer. The minute the hammer strikes your house for the last time, that timer starts ticking. Exterior paint might last up to seven years, but more like five years in inclement climates. Dishwashers last less than a decade, central air conditioners last about 10 to 15 years, and three-tab composite shingles are good for about 20 years

    On top of that, while some elements’ lifespans are staggered, many others expire at roughly the same time. In terms of cost, replacing a dishwasher is nobody’s idea of fun, but just imagine having to do that in the same calendar year that you replaced your roof, gutters, and central air conditioner.

    By rebuilding, you reset the clock in terms of the house’s physical nature: everything from the appliances to the house’s envelope (e.g., roofing, siding, etc.). When it comes time to sell 15 years later, you’re selling a 15-year-old house instead of one that is 40 years old. As a bonus, you had the pleasure of living in a new house during those 15 years. Buyers are intimately attuned to the age of houses—if they aren’t, their real estate agent and house inspector will make them well aware of this fact.

    How Much Do You Want to Spend?

    If you’re tight on money, remodeling is always the way to go. For example, you can start by remodeling a bathroom then move onto other rooms as your budget and time allow.

    Alternatively, the tear down and rebuild option is all-or-nothing. After your first big purchase—the demolition—you’re left with a vacant lot, committing you to build the new home. Unless you want to be the owner of a vacant lot, you must keep moving forward. The worst thing is to have a house that is partially complete because structures left exposed to the elements age quickly.

    Consider Living Condition Needs

    Most remodeling projects can be completed while you are occupying the home. This can be a benefit in both cost savings and convenience. It also may be necessary if it is your primary residence. Keep in mind, however, that your family will be living in a construction zone for a time. Consider safety issues regarding children and pets during remodeling.

    A complete tear-down and rebuild will require you and your family to make other, temporary living arrangements during construction. Consider the extra costs involved that come with having to move out of your home for up to several months if you decide to rebuild.

    Determine the True Condition of the House

    While all houses can be remodeled, not all houses should be. Industry professionals generally agree that the following conditions merit a tear-down/rebuild, or at least swing the argument further in that direction:

    • Desired improvements cannot be contained within the existing house footprint. Thus, you want an addition. The need for additional space is certainly not the only reason for building anew; additions get built all the time. The issue is that it happens in conjunction with extensive, expensive remodels of the existing house—a double draw on your funding.
    • The foundation is bad and requires a lot of work before the house can be remodeled.
    • Are ceilings too low for your liking? It’s no simple matter to raise a ceiling—unless there is plenty of empty space up there. The floor above must be removed and then rebuilt.

    Be Aware of Zoning Restrictions

    Zoning laws govern the type, size, and location of buildings on any property. In urban and many suburban areas, home rebuilds often are restricted to the footprint of the original house. In other words, you can’t tear down a small house and put up a mansion. Zoning laws also may restrict the height of a new house, so you may be limited to not only the old footprint but also to a one- or two-story structure. Additionally, laws may not allow rental properties in many zones. If you’d like to build an addition or carriage house to use for renters, this may not be allowed. Be sure to investigate zoning and permitting laws in your city or county before beginning work whether remodeling or rebuilding.

    Source: The Spruce

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