Late 1800's Cottage renovation

[fletcher5555]

Hi All 

 

My wife and I bought a cottage just over a year ago in our dream plot. The property is a two-storey detached cottage originally built in 1880 with an extension provided to one side in 1981. The house is pretty dated with non-structural cracks present in pretty much every room. Nonetheless the rooms are pretty big for a house of this age which also has oil fuelled central heating. 

 

The plan is to renovate to make best use of the space and make the house more energy efficient and cosy. However, there are a few problems which need to be resolved on our renovation journey which include:

 

    • Replacement of  some roofing timbers, repair of others
    • Damp proofing
    • Replacing rotted windows
    • Structural repair of damaged walls
    • Replacement of ground floor due to damp 
    • Installation of water treatment plant
    • Repair of ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms
    • Rainwater goods
    • Replastering
    • Heating 
    • Ridge tiling 
    • Repointing 
    • Reflashing of chimney
    • Elements of roof (Flat areas)
    • Canopy
 

We are pretty good at DIY however novice house renovators and have already found this forum so useful so thank you to you all. We aim to keep you all unto date with our progress and also pass our learning onto others. 

 

Cheers

 

Dave

 

[Marvin]

Hi @fletcher5555

 

Good luck with your project. Ask plenty, learn lots, save time/money.

 

Marvin.

[jayc89]

Welcome. We're on a similar journey. If there's one thing I wish we did sooner, whilst the house was back to brick, it's wall insulation. 

 

Good luck with the project!

[Marvin]

Best to go AIM where possible: Airtight, insulation and Mechanical ventilation if you can without loosing the heart of your build.

 

Good luck.

 

M