Our latest project was a fully permitted rebuild of an 1860s brick four-square. This was a $200,000 renovation that ultimately appraised for $273,000. Finishes had to be simple and straightforward, while functional repairs were prioritized to breathe new life into an otherwise doomed building.
House purchase: $27k
Actual renovation costs: 170k
I provided about $30k in labor (1,000+ hours working on site)
Construction loan interest: $10,000
Appraised value: $273,000
All repairs permitted and passed through the Stark county building department and Stark county health department 07/25-01/26
Structural and drainage-
7 new footings and steel columns.
Full interior perimeter drain and sump pit with rat slab.
Reframed 50% of floor systems in house.
New beams and extensive framing repairs elsewhere.
220 linear feet (95%) of exterior walls framed, 1” air gap and insulated.
Weather barrier and exterior-
New roof.
Fascia/soffit repair + new gutters.
Front porch rebuilt.
Extensive brick/stone repair and repointing all around the house.
New septic system, aerator + 400 ft leach lines.
17 full frame replacement windows + 3 new exterior doors
MEPs-
200 amp upgrade
Full rewire
Additional/All new outlets and lighting to code, interconnected smokes etc
New high efficiency furnace and central air + ductwork
New hot water tank and pressure tank
All new water lines (PEX), valves, and drain lines (PVC).
Interior-
2 new full bathrooms
8 new closets
New kitchen
New appliances
New flooring throughout
85% new drywall
New paint throughout
13 new interior doors
All new trim
Attic insulated to R49, extensive fire blocking and draft sealing.
Misc affixed finishes (shelving, curtain rods, fixtures etc.)