Is your property in poor condition and needs a significant makeover? Before undertaking a complete home renovation, perhaps you should ask yourself: would it not be more advantageous to demolish it and rebuild from scratch?
In this article, we will explore various situations where it would be preferable to choose demolition and reconstruction rather than renovations.
YOUR HOUSE HAS FOUNDATION PROBLEMS
If you want to renovate your home and perhaps even expand it, you’ll need to ensure that your house’s foundation is strong enough to support the added weight. Additionally, if water is seeping in, it is essential to waterproof the foundations by sealing the cracks before renovating.
Sometimes, the house foundations are so deteriorated that, for safety reasons, it’s better to opt for a building demolition service before rebuilding. This way, you avoid transferring the existing problems.
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YOUR HOUSE’S STRUCTURE HAS BEEN WEAKENED
If your house is old, it may have already been partially renovated in the past. In this case, you need to ensure that these previous renovations have not weakened your house structure, making it unstable. For instance, some contractors may have demolished a load-bearing wall or cut into a support beam without considering the impact of such work.
Also, a house’s wooden structure can sometimes be significantly weakened due to a carpenter ant infestation. These ants can tunnel through the wood, making it almost brittle.
In short, if your house’s structure is in poor condition, you should prioritize safety and demolish it before rebuilding.
IT WOULD COST YOU MORE TO RENOVATE YOUR HOUSE THAN TO DEMOLISH AND REBUILD IT
In some cases, the decision to opt for a house demolition service and rebuild can be based on economic factors. For example, if your house requires renovation work whose cost exceeds or equals that of constructing a new house, you should choose to rebuild from scratch.
When you add up the costs of roof repairs, plumbing, electrical systems, ventilation, plus aesthetic changes, the bill can quickly skyrocket, so do your math!
YOUR OLD HOUSE HAS NO HERITAGE VALUE
In Quebec, some old houses are protected by the Cultural Heritage Act. Strict regulations prevent the owners of these buildings from renovating as they please, even if they are in a deplorable state.
However, if your house is very old but has no historical value or particular charm, it’s probably best to tear it down and build a brand-new one, allowing you to enjoy the many advantages of new constructions.
FOR YOUR HOUSE DEMOLITION WORK, TRUST EXCAVATION CHANTHIER
Do you identify with any of the situations mentioned in this article?
It may be time to stop investing time, energy, and money in maintaining a house that no longer meets your needs.
So, get a demolition and reconstruction permit and call on the demolition company Excavation Chanthier. With numerous controlled demolition projects under their belt in Greater Montreal, they can offer you exceptional service at a competitive price. All that’s left is to find a construction contractor to build your new home.