ᐅ Renovating a Semi-Detached House or Demolishing It – While Still Using the Basement
Created on: 29 Apr 2020 14:56
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Niriach
Hello!
We are considering purchasing an existing property. It was built in the 1930s and has a basement, which is also dry. However, the house is just under 100 sqm (about 1,076 sq ft) and quite cramped. It would require a complete renovation, etc. My concern is that the size might not be sufficient for our needs.
In terms of costs, I have a rough estimate of about 1500–2000 euros per sqm (about 140–185 USD per sq ft) for a full renovation.
The house has a basement, so the idea came up to continue using the basement and demolish the house above it in order to rebuild. I have read a bit about this, and I am also aware that demolishing a semi-detached house from that era is not straightforward. But if I am correct, depending on the plot, basement, and so on, it may be possible to do this.
There is no building plan available.
Could you take a look at this? Would it be feasible? Maybe even a tip on who could carry out such a project? Would this be significantly more expensive than a full renovation?
Of course, all of this only if the building authority approves.
Thank you
We are considering purchasing an existing property. It was built in the 1930s and has a basement, which is also dry. However, the house is just under 100 sqm (about 1,076 sq ft) and quite cramped. It would require a complete renovation, etc. My concern is that the size might not be sufficient for our needs.
In terms of costs, I have a rough estimate of about 1500–2000 euros per sqm (about 140–185 USD per sq ft) for a full renovation.
The house has a basement, so the idea came up to continue using the basement and demolish the house above it in order to rebuild. I have read a bit about this, and I am also aware that demolishing a semi-detached house from that era is not straightforward. But if I am correct, depending on the plot, basement, and so on, it may be possible to do this.
There is no building plan available.
Could you take a look at this? Would it be feasible? Maybe even a tip on who could carry out such a project? Would this be significantly more expensive than a full renovation?
Of course, all of this only if the building authority approves.
Thank you
Niriach schrieb:
Always when you’re down on the ground, huh? Normally, I’m not one for superstition, but maybe you should consider getting a blessing to remove any bad luck.
Niriach schrieb:
Yes, it’s really something to cry about here in the Cologne area... Does it really have to be there? Would the county be too far away?
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Yes, unfortunately. We are mainly looking in the northern Cologne area (Leverkusen, Langenfeld, etc.) because my husband works in the Ruhr area and I’m in Cologne. This way, it is simply more manageable for many reasons.
The plot of land here is at least affordable and is 1 meter (about 1 yard) from the S-Bahn station. That’s why we are making a desperate attempt to find something suitable for us.
The plot of land here is at least affordable and is 1 meter (about 1 yard) from the S-Bahn station. That’s why we are making a desperate attempt to find something suitable for us.
Niriach schrieb:
We are mainly looking in the northern Cologne area (Leverkusen, Langenfeld, etc.) because my husband works in the Ruhr area and I work in Cologne.Oh, so that means also the wrong direction, the Deutz side, more like the A4 and accordingly the A61 is out of the question...https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Vicky Pedia1 May 2020 23:30Altai schrieb:
What do you mean by “built-in”? The house offers four rooms over 100m² (1,076 sq ft) and two levels. The floor plan is straightforward. Just because today’s designs might be more open and spacious doesn’t justify calling it “built-in.” There’s definitely potential to make something of it. There are quite a few residential areas here in central Thuringia with similar architecture. Depending on the standards, there are several successful renovation and extension projects. Demolition and rebuilding only makes sense if the location or situation warrants it.