What to ask yourself before you renovate your house

We always have an itch to renovate our apartment or our house. Here, Abilect is going to respond to 4 frequently asked questions from clients who are looking to start a renovation project: 

What is the type of renovation that I can get done? 

There are two types of renovations that you can consider: 

• Heavy renovation / total renovation - this consists of work with load-bearing walls, a complete renovation of a house / apartment, work on the roof, modification of a façade, creation of an extension to the existing building. When considering such type of work, we strongly advise that you get in touch with an architect or contractor to efficiently and correctly organise and execute the project with the professional management of the various trades who will be involved. 

You can get in touch with Abilect and we can undertake the entire process for you from the consultation of the project, to the delegation of the appropriate trades and companies to the management and execution of the project. 

• Light renovation consists of updating the electrical or plumbing infrastructure, upgrading your flooring (interior or exterior), painting, adding partition walls, renovating the eating system, insulating your attic.

Managing small jobs is simple if it involves only one or two small renovations. Managing a project can quickly become complex when several tasks have to be carried out. Calling in a specialist company ensures that the work carried out in your home complies with the regulations. 

What is the cost of a renovation? 

The cost of a renovation often depends on the type of work required. The more work you have to do, the bigger the budget. 

The price of renovating a kitchen is not the same as renovating a bathroom.

With our renovation budget calculator, avoid surprises and get an idea of the cost of your renovation. https://abilect.com/en/about/rennovationCalculatorStart

What are the advantages of a renovation? 

Renovating your house or flat often allows you to reduce your energy costs by renovating your heating system, installing a heat pump or doing insulation work.

The evolution of the space of your property is also an advantage, this type of renovation allows you to arrange the volumes of your belongings according to your desires and needs. For example, the arrival of a baby, with the creation of a bedroom, or the departure of a child by enlarging the rooms in your home. 

The tax advantage should also be taken into account. A tax deduction is possible if the canton considers the renovation to be value preservation. 

Modernizing a bathroom, modernizing a kitchen, replacing a heating system, and replacing windows are renovations that count towards these deductible costs. 

What are the disadvantages of a renovation? 

When renovating, the timing of the work is important, some renovations cannot be done in winter and others are advisable in summer. 

If the renovation is too extensive, accommodation must be provided for the time of the work. 

Who should I call for my renovation project? 

Before carrying out any work, you will need to obtain quotes to estimate the cost of your work. You have two options: 

• Contact professionals and therefore get several estimates. You can also rely on recommendations from friends and family. This option will cost you time and money if the quotes are not free. 

• By contacting Abilect, we will allow you to benefit from our network of professionals specialised in property renovations. This alternative saves time and guarantees technical know-how from the craftsmen in our network at a fair price.

Ask for a free quote for your renovation. https://abilect.com/en/home/booking_form/Renovations