What’s the difference between refurbishment and renovation?

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What’s the difference between refurbishment and renovation?

Do you want to refurbish your home? Or maybe you want to renovate it? If you are not sure which of the two you want to do maybe the terms are not that clear to you. Most contractors use the two terms interchangeably, but there are great differences between them not only in cost but also in the added home value.

Let’s take them in turn and see what each one means.

Refurbishing is the process during which your home is returned to its initial condition. This usually applies to historic buildings but also to any major improvement project.

Refurbishing means striping down walls of their painting, tiles and plasterboard, floorings, sanitary installations and even replacing electrical, gas, water and heating systems.

Depending on the condition of the building refurbishment can be a very costly choice. If the house is in good shape and needs no major alterations, the work may just involve upgrading mechanicals, making needed repairs and removing some finishes and replacing them with new ones.

Renovation is the process during which your home is renewed. In simple terms, the contractors will make your home look better by fixing what’s already there and adding new elements. Again, the cost will depend on the condition of the home when the project begins, but renovation is generally more cost effective than refurbishing. Many factors will determine whether the renovation is more or less costly than restoration.

The question whether to renovate or refurbish is very important and it can make the difference when it comes to losing or saving money. No matter why you want to make alterations to your home, understanding the difference between the two processes is very important.

Choosing refurbishing or renovation depends on what you need. If you just want to improve a room or the overall appearance of your home, you might want to choose refurbishing. Renovating means adding extensions to your home and improving its structure. This process will increase the value of your property. That is why many people would choose to make massive changes to their commercial building and homes.

Renovating means, in fact, creating a new building, using the structure of an old one. It is also preferred when the property has to meet new building regulations and codes.

Knowing the difference between renovation and refurbishment can help you make the right choice when you want to make alterations to your property. If you are not sure which one you need you can contact us and we will be more than happy to explain to you what your options are and what would be the best choice for you depending on your needs.

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