Hey guys.
I'm settling on a property in 2 weeks and am looking at doing some reno's. My mum is encouraging me to throw money at every tradie imaginable for the work (she has already chased quotes from painters, sanders, and tree loppers) but I am hoping to do the bulk of the work myself to save some cash. I was wondering which of these jobs you would recommend paying for an expert, and which I could probably do myself no hassles. Or if you've done them yourself before, brief me on your experience?
The main one I am unsure about is the floorboard sanding and polishing. I've received quotes around $35/sqm, whereas If I hire the equipment and do it myself, I'm thinking it will be around $600 to DIY. A hefty saving. But a lot of people say it is ridiculously hard work?
These are the following works I have planned:
- Tree lopping, gardening, landscaping etc.
- Pulling down an old falling apart patio
- Sand and polish existing floorboards
- Bedroom carpeting
- New doors, windows and security screens throughout.
- Interior & Exterior painting.
- New Kitchen
- New Bathroom
Thanks alot
I'm settling on a property in 2 weeks and am looking at doing some reno's. My mum is encouraging me to throw money at every tradie imaginable for the work (she has already chased quotes from painters, sanders, and tree loppers) but I am hoping to do the bulk of the work myself to save some cash. I was wondering which of these jobs you would recommend paying for an expert, and which I could probably do myself no hassles. Or if you've done them yourself before, brief me on your experience?
The main one I am unsure about is the floorboard sanding and polishing. I've received quotes around $35/sqm, whereas If I hire the equipment and do it myself, I'm thinking it will be around $600 to DIY. A hefty saving. But a lot of people say it is ridiculously hard work?
These are the following works I have planned:
- Tree lopping, gardening, landscaping etc.
- Pulling down an old falling apart patio
- Sand and polish existing floorboards
- Bedroom carpeting
- New doors, windows and security screens throughout.
- Interior & Exterior painting.
- New Kitchen
- New Bathroom
Thanks alot