ᐅ Facade Work: Seeking Advice and Opinions

Hello and good evening everyone,

Could someone with some experience please share their opinion on the façade and the essential work that should definitely be done here? Would a renovation be worthwhile if the masonry is dry?

Thank you very much in advance.

Kind regards

christhavista

I have no expertise, but I wouldn’t proceed without a professional assessor, as I would personally avoid this property altogether. From the outside, it looks like renovation costs could come close to those of a new build, unless you are an experienced craftsman with plenty of time.

Necessary renovations, based on visible signs from the outside:
- Analyze and repair moisture damage
- Complete facade including insulation
- Windows
- The roof has seen better days (to put it mildly)
- The poor external (lack of) maintenance also suggests considerable work will be needed inside.

Judging by the pictures, you should probably be asking yourself, "What does not need renovating?"

Regarding your question about our opinion of the facade, I can imagine that restoring the timber framing won’t be cheap, as it is quite labor-intensive. No one can tell you what damage might be hidden behind the plaster. So, it’s best to consult a specialist.
Are you buying the house or do you already own it?

Thank you for the reply @FrankH @nordanny. It is not mine yet.

Best regards

Depending on the year of construction, there are still quite a few hidden gems. We had a renovation assessment prepared for a similar treasure.
New electrical system, new windows, new bathrooms, waterproofing basement walls, insulation, roof, renovation of wooden beam ceilings, floor coverings, and so on – altogether about 150,000 to 190,000 euros (approximately 160,000 to 210,000 US dollars) when contracted out. The purchase price minus the land should be around 50,000 euros (about 55,000 US dollars). That’s quite close to a new build (but not quite).