Renovating a house can get expensive and overwhelming fast if you start in the wrong place. In this video, we break down 5 practical steps to renovating a house and where to start, based on real projects we see every day.
Whether you’re renovating a rental, a flip, or your own home, following the right order can save time, money, and major headaches.
The 5 renovation steps we cover:
1) Clean out – Clear the property completely so you can see what you’re actually working with.
2) Assessment – Identify structural issues, water damage, and major repairs before spending money.
3) Top-down approach (outside first) – Start with the roof, exterior, windows, soffit, siding, and gutters to keep the house dry before interior work begins.
4) Mechanicals – Rough-in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC while walls are open and access is easy.
5) Putting the house back together – Drywall/plaster, paint, kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring. This stage only works when the earlier steps are done correctly.
Most renovation mistakes happen when people jump straight to finishes without addressing the fundamentals first. This video walks through the correct renovation sequence so the work lasts and budgets stay under control.
If you’re facing a property that needs too much work or you are deciding whether to renovate or sell as-is, Buys Houses helps homeowners move forward without repairs or delays.
Our process is straightforward and transparent, designed to remove uncertainty so you can move forward with confidence.
