Confess, who hasn’t spent an afternoon watching a home repair and restoration marathon? Everyone has, and anyone who says they haven’t either doesn’t have satellite TV or is simply lying.

These programs are extraordinary, almost magical. First, they take an old, ugly, minor, not very functional, unhealthy, and often with damages caused by some disaster. Then, with an army of people and machines of all sizes, they tear it down or demolish some walls, keep the best features of what already existed, and build something completely new and unique in a few days. These new houses are always beautiful and spectacularly decorated. The look of surprise on the faces of the people who receive them is a genuine surprise, as when they see a miracle happening before their eyes, and that is just what happens.

Indeed, something like that will never happen to too many people, but they still watch these programs. The reason is simple, besides the fact that seeing people helping other people fills our souls with love and hope, the ideas they put into practice in those shows can inspire us to fix that problematic area of the house that we never really liked, the room that is full of boxes suddenly shines with a new potential, or if you have enough money, maybe you can even buy a damaged house at a reasonable price, hire a company specialized in Water, Mold, Smoke And Fire Damage Restoration and make it the home of your dreams, or resell it.

If the idea of restoring a house has made your eyes sparkle, here are some aspects that would be well worth your consideration.

Whether you like it or not, the restoration project must have several permits and licenses to be completed. Therefore, it is essential that, before planning the intervention in the house, to consult the administrations about what and what you can and cannot do. You will also find out about the fees to be paid for the works. There are many houses with architectural and cultural value, which means that they are protected. The good side of the coin is that, on the other hand, it is possible to receive subsidies of different amounts to carry out the reform.

The municipalities, by state regulations, are responsible for the renovation of dwellings. A distinction is made between ‘minor work’ and ‘major work.’ The first one refers to reforms in which it is not essential that a technical architect or an engineer participates, whereas it is obligatory in the second one.

Before starting with the work, you must have well-defined what you want to do; this way, you will not have unforeseen problems and keep the budget at bay. First, collect ideas from magazines or pictures on the internet where you want to do in your house appear. It will be easier to explain your idea with images, and you will know what style or type of finishes you prefer. Once you have a general idea and consider the following points (state of the structure, isolation, etc.), it will be necessary to elaborate on a project that fits perfectly with our needs.

Depending on the size of the reform, we will need the help of a professional Water, Mold, Smoke And Fire Damage Restoration. To do so, it is advisable to request a detailed estimate from several professionals and compare prices. Never ask for a single budget; three budgets will be enough to check the shortcomings of one concerning another and value it. Do not take the cheapest one; stay with the one that gives you the most confidence. Check that in all the budgets the qualities coincide and sign a work contract, which will protect you from future problems. In the agreement will be established deadlines and prices permanently closed.