Tips for a single-family house built in 1976

Just started a project right now. House 178 sqm, completely new, built in 1967. Windows, wiring, pipes, new tiles, floors, drywall partitions differently, etc....300 thousand.

Just started a project. House 178 sqm, everything new, built in 1967. Windows, wiring, pipes, new tiles, floors, drywall walls differently etc....300k.

Don’t scare him [emoji23] He can still do the laminate himself. There are trades where the material costs almost nothing. But it takes work. And work costs.

Whether energetic renovations are necessary (change of ownership or loss of existing rights), what this will cost, and whether it is likely to be worthwhile will be explained by an energy consultant. They can also tell you about funding opportunities.

In 1979, nobody really cared about ecology yet. And preserving is always better than throwing away and making new.

Exactly, that's what I meant.

Although I like to walk around in overalls sometimes, I'd prefer without,

I already knew about naked cleaning, but naked building or renovating was new to me *LOL* SCNR

Oh, and maybe the question of how much I save per month on ancillary and energy costs?

Personally, I would be cautious with all energy renovations that one undertakes at one's own discretion. "Ecological" and "economic" can be far apart, and "energy saving" is rather not a big moneymaker. It's more a matter of conviction than making it rain money. Or it's "required," and then, as the female Chancellor would say, "without alternative" ;-)

I don’t know why everyone is shouting for triple-glazed windows. Our Kfw70 (almost 55) house only has double-glazed ones.
In this respect: if the wood is good and the seals hold (jam a piece of paper in the window and close it. You shouldn’t be able to pull the paper out), you can still live well with the windows.
An old house also always fits an improvised kitchen well. This saves money.
However: a house from BJ 76 with little money means: do-it-yourself as a hobby, doing many things yourself, possibly little by little, also or especially on vacation. Because: something will always be wrong. Even if it’s just the marten running around in the attic again.
Also: in 1976 they still used asbestos in construction. In this respect, I would view such a house with an expert. He can also tell you how expensive this and that can become.

Yvonne, you are absolutely right. With good wooden windows, upgrading to triple glazing is relatively affordable, but it is not a must. I see the water pipes more as a must. And new seals on windows would be peanuts. Regarding the TE. If there are tiling works, if floors need to be redone, and you have everything done, it will be expensive. Then the 50 will never be enough. It might not be the 300 of a public renovation project. But if you have no idea, planning is difficult without an architect or engineer. Then you need craftsmen you can trust. Please consider together with a professional whether this business is your thing or if you are the wrong person for it. Karsten