Renovation of a dilapidated old building - am I in the right place?

  • Erstellt am 2015-04-06 11:58:15

Snafu

2015-04-06 11:58:15
  • #1
Hello! Happy Easter!

First of all: I don’t even know if I’m in the right place here. Please forgive me if I seem clueless. Unfortunately, I’m not well versed in this topic.

My husband and I are tenants of a very dilapidated old building (built in 1901). We now have the opportunity to purchase the property, which has not been fundamentally renovated since the 1950s.

Unfortunately, it is contaminated with asbestos, has lead pipes, and has been painted with lead paint. The question now is to what extent it would be possible to renovate such things by ourselves. Neither of us is a professional.

Are there ways to find out how high the asbestos contamination in the indoor air is? Apparently, the previous owners stored [Eternit] in the attic. Is it possible to dispose of this oneself, or is a specialist company needed?

The property has an old tiled stove from 1930, which apparently does not meet the emissions standards. The chimney sweep told us we would have to shut it down. However, I have heard that an exception is possible if the tiled stove is historic. It is exceptionally artistically crafted.

I would appreciate responses or—if I am in the wrong forum—a hint as to where else I could ask.

Thank you!
 

Bauexperte

2015-04-06 12:43:00
  • #2
Hello,


Regardless of your further explanations, I would strongly recommend that you check with the city whether the house is a listed building (there is not always a plaque on the house). If this information is negative, hire an expert who will inspect and evaluate the property with you; this expert should preferably be experienced in the evaluation of very old properties. You can find such an expert through the Bund freier Sachverständiger e.V.; also near you.

I fear, however, that the amounts he will ultimately present may turn the supposed "bargain" into a bottomless pit. If my gut is wrong, the next step would be to speak with a bank/independent financier/insurer you trust.

Easter greetings
 

Elina

2015-04-06 18:21:07
  • #3
I personally would refrain from this offer. We are also renovating an old building, but without critical materials and without construction defects. Especially if you are not very familiar with this, you should choose something with a lower level of difficulty, where you also know in advance what costs might possibly be incurred. The disposal and removal of hazardous materials can become very expensive. Besides, there are certainly other potentially costly construction issues to be expected. It is better to choose a younger old building where not so much is wrong.
 

Legurit

2015-04-06 18:25:48
  • #4
From personal experience: Hiring experts is worth the 500 €!
 

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