Dreaming of renovating an older home? It happens all the time. Homeowners jump into renovation projects every year without checking interior and exterior structures first. Then they find costly problems behind the walls. According to new research, nearly 39% of homeowners go over budget as a result of surprise renovation findings. The good news is that the majority of these surprises are avoidable. Renovating an older home doesn’t have to hurt your budget. But you do need to know what structural concerns to look out for (and double-check) before property renovation work begins. Renovating an older home? Prioritise these structural concerns first: Let’s take a look. Why Structural Concerns Should Come First Want your renovation project to go smoothly? Don’t start cutting holes in walls until you’ve checked out the structural integrity of the home. Sure, cosmetic upgrades are fun. But they’re also a big distraction from the things that…
