Areas that I can make a saving?
Hi Everyone,
My budget now is well over 10 grand, and so is my anxiety.
Just a few areas I thought I could make a difference?
1) Wardrobes- The builder
Bedroom 1
Room 2
Builder showed me some fancy Howden's ones Any way I can plaster these over and do something about it?
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The original fireplace? He suggested a fancy electric fireplace? Can I just plaster over it and paint it over
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last yearSeen these water pipes, running through the ceiling of the utility room, which is below the bathroom. Look v rusted, wonder what the other pipes look like....
Can I spray them with WD 40 and scrub the rust off? Or like car brake pipes, then paint them over?
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last yearlast modified: last yearIt really depends on exactly what work you're getting done and whether your contractor is a skilled professional.
If you are rewiring the whole house expect to pay £3k to £5k by a certified electrician
Plastering the whole house is again £3k+
Just with those two you're already on £6-8k
Again it depends on exactly what you're getting done.
It's usually a mistake to gut the whole house before moving in if you are on a budget. Makes more sense to prioritise the main areas then work on the others when budget allows.
The pipe looks like an old water or gas pipe. It may be out of use so best to ask a plumber. If it's obsolete it can be removed all together.
If this diagonal wiring is your builders handiwork I would suggest getting another builder...
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