When you are renovating your home, there is a lot of planning involved. One of the best ways to prepare for a renovation is to have your home inspected by a professional inspector first. An inspection will shed light on the current condition of your home, You’ll learn if there are repairs that should be made before starting your project so that you can prioritize properly. Here are 4 reasons to order a home inspection before renovation.
Is Your Home Ready for an Addition
If you are adding square feet to your house, like a bathroom, another bedroom, or an office, it’s important to make sure that the current electrical and plumbing system can handle the additional space. If you are building another level of the home, you’ll need an inspection to verify that the current structure can support the weight of a new floor.
Learn About Underlying Issues with an Inspection Before Renovation
During some renovations, parts of your home will be exposed that you don’t usually have access to, like electrical wires and plumbing. If there are any issues with these components, it is best to have them fixed before the drywall is installed. Similarly, if there is water or termite damage on framing and support beams, they should be replaced before you proceed with the renovation.
Set Your Priorities
You may have lofty goals for finishing your attic or building a new screened porch, but once you have a home inspection it may become clear that your funds would be better used another way. Your home may have an urgent need that takes precedence over the renovation you had planned.
For instance, if your roof is failing, a new roof is necessary to protect your home, family, and belongings. Safety issues and problems that threaten the integrity of your home should always be addressed before taking on cosmetic projects.
An Inspection Before Renovation Gives You a Better Idea of the Scope of the Project
Your contractor may have given you an estimate for your renovation project, but that price often changes once the work has started and problems come up. Estimates are exactly what they sound like, a guess at the price of the work.
When the contractor makes an estimate, it is based on a quick survey of the property instead of a detailed inspection. A thorough home inspection by a third-party professional will detail the current condition of the home and give you a better idea of how straightforward your construction project will be.
On Point Home Inspections offers home inspections to Boulder County and the surrounding areas in Colorado. Contact us to request our services.