View Full Version : Remodeling a 1959 house
Jay Johnson
06-25-2009, 08:17 PM
I'm probably completely over my head with this but I wanted to air it out and get
some additional opinions.
I'm considering buying a 1959 house that needs a complete remodeling.
3000 sqft, 1.5 story house(2 rooms on second level but no bath room up there).
Based on what I've seen in the house, it may not have ever been updated since
its constructionin 1959, but I did see an AC unit that's about 10 years old.
Currently the flooring has been removed.
Looks like there's been some foundation work, as the floors are covered with
plywood, and one piece is higher than the surrounding.
The kitchen has been removed. Nothing but bare walls and foundation.
My question is, If I buy this house and start to remodel, will the city building
inspectors get involved somehow?
What if plumbing need to be brought up to code?
What if the wiring needs to be brought up to code?
What other caveats could be expensive?
The house has been cleaned out. Maybe the last owner started to get into the
renovation then the city slammed the project with codes?
Unfortunately I never watched any of those fix-n-flip TV shows.
Who can I get to to take a look at this with me?
Jay Johnson
onjacks
06-25-2009, 09:37 PM
I would try and get a inspectors opinion on what (has) to be changed and what doesnt. It all really depends on what the current condition the plumbing & elec is in.
Check with him on all that first, then start bidding on the labor costs etc
A permit will def be required.
Hope you got alot of $$ good luck.:cool:
the city will be all over you. If the elec and plumbing is up to code (Im guessing the walls are opened up you will be forced to bring it up to code. Also, check about asbestos...if you have to pay for removal, its gonna cost you a fortune.
If this is your first time, make sure you research your contractors really well. Dont want an electrician to finish 1/2 the job and run off with your money.
Vertnut
06-25-2009, 11:28 PM
IMHO...Run away.
junior
06-26-2009, 07:35 AM
key things are
where is it located
and
how much you paying for it.
yes you will have to pull permits and have a final.
46Tbird
06-26-2009, 10:50 AM
Is there something special about that house? You haven't said anything yet that makes it seem worthwhile.
However, I do like a lot of the mid-late '50s architecture, maybe it is interesting in some way?
Chopped54
06-26-2009, 02:32 PM
key things are
where is it located
and
how much you paying for it.
yes you will have to pull permits and have a final.
My thoughts exactly
A 3000sqft house in 1959 had to be in a decent area. Lakewood, Kessler Park, Forest Hills, Lake Highlands....
I would say depending on price and what you are looking to do with it after that would be the question.
Jay Johnson
06-26-2009, 08:11 PM
Okay, I need to get a contractor to take a look at the place.
Anyone got contacts that can give come take a look and give an estimate?
Jay Johnson
thedriver33
06-27-2009, 09:07 AM
Pm MILK, he does good work.
inline 6
06-27-2009, 02:25 PM
Pm MILK, he does good work.
AND he knows where to get some really good perfume.
Vandalay
06-28-2009, 05:34 PM
My house is 107 years old and it took alot of money and years of work.
RedLilPony
06-28-2009, 06:49 PM
My house is 107 years old and it took alot of money and years of work.
Same for us except our house is 30 years old.
I'm probably completely over my head with this but I wanted to air it out and get
some additional opinions.
I'm considering buying a 1959 house that needs a complete remodeling.
3000 sqft, 1.5 story house(2 rooms on second level but no bath room up there).
Based on what I've seen in the house, it may not have ever been updated since
its constructionin 1959, but I did see an AC unit that's about 10 years old.
Currently the flooring has been removed.
Looks like there's been some foundation work, as the floors are covered with
plywood, and one piece is higher than the surrounding.
The kitchen has been removed. Nothing but bare walls and foundation.
My question is, If I buy this house and start to remodel, will the city building
inspectors get involved somehow?
What if plumbing need to be brought up to code?
What if the wiring needs to be brought up to code?
What other caveats could be expensive?
The house has been cleaned out. Maybe the last owner started to get into the
renovation then the city slammed the project with codes?
Unfortunately I never watched any of those fix-n-flip TV shows.
Who can I get to to take a look at this with me?
Jay Johnson
Call me, lets go have a look at it today.
MILK
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