Commercial hall renovation: How to start?

Hello everyone, then I’ll start with my first post as a new member. We are currently looking for a new home. I am interested in an old commercial/industrial hall that is converted into living space according to our own ideas. I did this about 10 years ago with my parents. The result: For a total price of €170,000, my parents now have a single-family house with 150 sqm of living space completely renovated and a nice garden. However, we invested a lot of work ourselves. I imagine something similar now. I have already found a property that interests me. It is a one-story complex of about 200 sqm with a hip/flat roof from the 60s, for which a change of use to residential space has already been applied for by the current owner. I would have about €100,000 – €120,000 available for renovations. I am aware that I have to renew everything, all the wiring, windows, possibly the roof, and then the interior construction. What is not quite clear to me yet is how to best start to possibly have a small overview of costs from the beginning. Would a building surveyor be the right choice? I just don’t want to experience any nasty costly surprises during the renovation. Oh yes, and when does an architect come into play? Of course, a few new walls would have to be built inside J Is this already necessary during the interior construction or only when it comes to the exterior conversion? Thanks in advance.

Hi,

.....and when does an architect come into play.

Best as soon as possible. There are so many fundamental things to clarify that the help of a professional can definitely have positive effects.

Regards

But then I would have to hire an architect without having bought a property?! Do you think Eder can assess the necessities during the first inspection?

Hi,

But then I would have to involve an architect without having bought a property?! Do you think Eder can assess the necessities during the first inspection?

yes, I believe so.

Ok, that's already a hint. I even have a friend who has almost finished his architecture studies and works part-time at an architect's office. Maybe I can bring him along sometime. I have an appointment to inspect the commercial hall next week. Maybe there is also an expert report etc. available. With the naked eye, you usually can't really tell to what extent things need to be renewed. But thanks so far ..

So the first inspection has now taken place. It really looks very interesting Living area without interior finishing approx. 170 sqm! I think if you put up a few walls you are at about 150 sqm
Apparently, as expected, everything needs to be done. Supply lines, putting up walls, installing windows, insulation, etc.... but what I really can't assess is the building structure and the roof. At first glance it looks good, but you probably can't rely on that. I am currently trying to make a rough cost estimate. Just for gas and water I am at about €40,000 ... is that really realistic? Furthermore, the hall consists of 2 connected halls which are sold separately. A separation must then also be carried out. All supply lines come from the 1st hall.... What do I have to consider if I want to supply the building independently?