ᐅ Renovation of the Terrace and Bathroom – Costs

Created on: 25 Jul 2018 21:13
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Co2k_zhenka
Hello everyone,

How can future modernization costs be estimated when buying a house, specifically for a terrace of about 40m2 (430 sq ft) and a complete renovation of a bathroom of approximately 10–12m2 (110–130 sq ft)?
For the terrace, new flooring needs to be installed, and the terrace entrance, which is through the living room, consists of a full glass wall. The bathroom requires new tiling, as well as the purchase and installation of a modern shower enclosure and washbasin (plumbing).

Are there any general rules of thumb or standard estimates for assessing such investment costs?

Good luck.
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ypg
26 Jul 2018 19:49
Please upload the photos here; I won’t click on links.
Do you mean a window when you say glass front?

And how big was the bathroom again? Between 8 and 12 square meters (86 and 129 square feet), there is a difference of 4 square meters (43 square feet).
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Co2k_zhenka
26 Jul 2018 19:54
Yes, but how does the terrace front hold up in winter?
I would assume that with an older model, the cold would already penetrate into the living room, right?

@ypg: By glass front, it means what apokolok already mentioned 🙂
Sorry, I noticed the feature too late.
My partner thinks a 10m² (108 sq ft) bathroom is already quite large.
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apokolok
26 Jul 2018 20:32
Well, either you have the money to replace the windows right away, or you live with it for a winter to see how it goes.
I also have a conservatory from the 1980s, made from some kind of high-quality tropical hardwood, and of course it’s a bit cooler in winter, but you can still have breakfast in there even when it’s -5°C (23°F) outside. The carpenter I trust said definitely not to replace them, as that would be very expensive nowadays. Maybe just replace some seals in specific spots.