ᐅ Question about Renovation (Concealed Installation) of an Apartment in a Residential Building

Created on: 4 Feb 2018 14:52
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Specki
Hello,

we are currently considering renovating an apartment in a large residential building.

During the renovation, we will need to adjust some water pipes because the bathtub is going to be replaced with a shower. The toilet will get a concealed cistern, and the water pipes in the kitchen currently come out of the wall above the sink; of course, these will need to be rerouted downwards.

Is it usually straightforward to make such changes to concealed water pipes, or do we need to consult the building management first?

The apartment was inherited by my grandmother and is planned to be sold. Before selling, we would like to fully renovate it to achieve a higher resale value.

Of course, we will still talk to the building management, but maybe someone here knows how this is typically handled?

Best regards
Specki
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Joedreck
5 Feb 2018 08:46
Then you have estimated €15,000 (approx. $16,500) somewhat tight but realistically. I believe the main cost driver is the electrical work. Do you perhaps know someone for that?
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Specki
5 Feb 2018 08:47
Yes. I want to do all the electrical work myself. A friend who is an electrician will install and connect the fuse box and carry out the inspection. I will handle the rest on my own, as I did with my cabin.

Thanks for your assessment 🙂
J
Joedreck
5 Feb 2018 08:51
Yes, great! I don’t see any problems there. Maybe you can keep us updated. I always think it’s good when, contrary to popular belief, a lot of work is done by oneself, which can save a significant amount.
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Specki
5 Feb 2018 10:03
Maybe you haven’t seen my other thread about my house renovation yet? It might be of interest to you:

https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/zweifamilienhaus-bj-64-renovierungskosten-uebersicht.26131/?_params=Array

Otherwise, I would like to create a similar thread about the renovation of the small apartment once it is completed.

Regards
Specki