Remodeling vs Moving

[Happs]

I’ve heard that a complete, whole house remodel for a 16 year old 2300 sq ft tract house is about $100,000 if you want to do it right. Is this true? If the house is your primary residence, do you have to move temporarily during the remodel due to dust, space for equipment, etc? The whole logistics of remodeling and dealing with contractors sounds stressful but so does hunting for a turn-key house. For those of you that were faced with the decision on whether or not to remodel your primary residence or move to a turn-key house instead, which did you choose and why?

[svelte]

It probably will vary depending on what you include in a “whole house” remodel. Here is what we did to a 3000 sf house 4 years ago:
– New top of the line carpet throughout
– Refinished wood floors throughout
– New tile floors throughout
– Three remodeled bathrooms (new tub, toilet, sink, tile, granite countertops, faucets, refinished cabinets)
– Remodeled kitchen (new granite countertops – 3 slabs, new sink, new cooktop, new double-oven, new fridge, new dw, new micro, new faucet, refinished cabinets) Appliances are Bosch and Viking, sink is Franke
– New paint throughout with many sheetrock patches
– New baseboards throughout
– New ceiling fans
– New light fixtures where appropriate
– New window film/tint throughout
– New window coverings throughout

Total bill was about $50-60K and we did none of the work ourselves. If you are going to add new cabinets, the bill will go up. But I’m not sure what else you would include that we didn’t do. Virtually every surface we touch or see is new.

And no, we didn’t move out. We did the house a section at a time. Yes it was stressful and yes we did come home to a house full of dust a few days, but not many. Just seal everything up by wrapping it in plastic.

And we chose to go this route because we found the perfect layout on the perfect lot at the perfect location. Or darn near perfect anyway. While we would have preferred to not remodel, we think it worked out well because we now have a house exactly the way we want it. Can’t beat that feeling.

[svelte]

It probably will vary depending on what you include in a “whole house” remodel. Here is what we did to a 3000 sf house 4 years ago:
– New top of the line carpet throughout
– Refinished wood floors throughout
– New tile floors throughout
– Three remodeled bathrooms (new tub, toilet, sink, tile, granite countertops, faucets, refinished cabinets)
– Remodeled kitchen (new granite countertops – 3 slabs, new sink, new cooktop, new double-oven, new fridge, new dw, new micro, new faucet, refinished cabinets) Appliances are Bosch and Viking, sink is Franke
– New paint throughout with many sheetrock patches
– New baseboards throughout
– New ceiling fans
– New light fixtures where appropriate
– New window film/tint throughout
– New window coverings throughout

Total bill was about $50-60K and we did none of the work ourselves. If you are going to add new cabinets, the bill will go up. But I’m not sure what else you would include that we didn’t do. Virtually every surface we touch or see is new.

And no, we didn’t move out. We did the house a section at a time. Yes it was stressful and yes we did come home to a house full of dust a few days, but not many. Just seal everything up by wrapping it in plastic.

And we chose to go this route because we found the perfect layout on the perfect lot at the perfect location. Or darn near perfect anyway. While we would have preferred to not remodel, we think it worked out well because we now have a house exactly the way we want it. Can’t beat that feeling.

[svelte]

It probably will vary depending on what you include in a “whole house” remodel. Here is what we did to a 3000 sf house 4 years ago:
– New top of the line carpet throughout
– Refinished wood floors throughout
– New tile floors throughout
– Three remodeled bathrooms (new tub, toilet, sink, tile, granite countertops, faucets, refinished cabinets)
– Remodeled kitchen (new granite countertops – 3 slabs, new sink, new cooktop, new double-oven, new fridge, new dw, new micro, new faucet, refinished cabinets) Appliances are Bosch and Viking, sink is Franke
– New paint throughout with many sheetrock patches
– New baseboards throughout
– New ceiling fans
– New light fixtures where appropriate
– New window film/tint throughout
– New window coverings throughout

Total bill was about $50-60K and we did none of the work ourselves. If you are going to add new cabinets, the bill will go up. But I’m not sure what else you would include that we didn’t do. Virtually every surface we touch or see is new.

And no, we didn’t move out. We did the house a section at a time. Yes it was stressful and yes we did come home to a house full of dust a few days, but not many. Just seal everything up by wrapping it in plastic.

And we chose to go this route because we found the perfect layout on the perfect lot at the perfect location. Or darn near perfect anyway. While we would have preferred to not remodel, we think it worked out well because we now have a house exactly the way we want it. Can’t beat that feeling.

[svelte]

It probably will vary depending on what you include in a “whole house” remodel. Here is what we did to a 3000 sf house 4 years ago:
– New top of the line carpet throughout
– Refinished wood floors throughout
– New tile floors throughout
– Three remodeled bathrooms (new tub, toilet, sink, tile, granite countertops, faucets, refinished cabinets)
– Remodeled kitchen (new granite countertops – 3 slabs, new sink, new cooktop, new double-oven, new fridge, new dw, new micro, new faucet, refinished cabinets) Appliances are Bosch and Viking, sink is Franke
– New paint throughout with many sheetrock patches
– New baseboards throughout
– New ceiling fans
– New light fixtures where appropriate
– New window film/tint throughout
– New window coverings throughout

Total bill was about $50-60K and we did none of the work ourselves. If you are going to add new cabinets, the bill will go up. But I’m not sure what else you would include that we didn’t do. Virtually every surface we touch or see is new.

And no, we didn’t move out. We did the house a section at a time. Yes it was stressful and yes we did come home to a house full of dust a few days, but not many. Just seal everything up by wrapping it in plastic.

And we chose to go this route because we found the perfect layout on the perfect lot at the perfect location. Or darn near perfect anyway. While we would have preferred to not remodel, we think it worked out well because we now have a house exactly the way we want it. Can’t beat that feeling.

[svelte]

It probably will vary depending on what you include in a “whole house” remodel. Here is what we did to a 3000 sf house 4 years ago:
– New top of the line carpet throughout
– Refinished wood floors throughout
– New tile floors throughout
– Three remodeled bathrooms (new tub, toilet, sink, tile, granite countertops, faucets, refinished cabinets)
– Remodeled kitchen (new granite countertops – 3 slabs, new sink, new cooktop, new double-oven, new fridge, new dw, new micro, new faucet, refinished cabinets) Appliances are Bosch and Viking, sink is Franke
– New paint throughout with many sheetrock patches
– New baseboards throughout
– New ceiling fans
– New light fixtures where appropriate
– New window film/tint throughout
– New window coverings throughout

Total bill was about $50-60K and we did none of the work ourselves. If you are going to add new cabinets, the bill will go up. But I’m not sure what else you would include that we didn’t do. Virtually every surface we touch or see is new.

And no, we didn’t move out. We did the house a section at a time. Yes it was stressful and yes we did come home to a house full of dust a few days, but not many. Just seal everything up by wrapping it in plastic.

And we chose to go this route because we found the perfect layout on the perfect lot at the perfect location. Or darn near perfect anyway. While we would have preferred to not remodel, we think it worked out well because we now have a house exactly the way we want it. Can’t beat that feeling.

[DataAgent]

I’ve done both. A major remodel of over $100k and bought a completely remodeled 60s home. I can speak for both my wife and I on this one… major remodels really suck. Buy the turn-key house.

[DataAgent]

I’ve done both. A major remodel of over $100k and bought a completely remodeled 60s home. I can speak for both my wife and I on this one… major remodels really suck. Buy the turn-key house.

[DataAgent]

I’ve done both. A major remodel of over $100k and bought a completely remodeled 60s home. I can speak for both my wife and I on this one… major remodels really suck. Buy the turn-key house.

[DataAgent]

I’ve done both. A major remodel of over $100k and bought a completely remodeled 60s home. I can speak for both my wife and I on this one… major remodels really suck. Buy the turn-key house.

[DataAgent]

I’ve done both. A major remodel of over $100k and bought a completely remodeled 60s home. I can speak for both my wife and I on this one… major remodels really suck. Buy the turn-key house.

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

The original question here is akin to “how much does a car cost? I heard they are about $25,000.

It depends. Do you want a Mercedes, Hinda Civic, Ferarri ? The answer is, it’s somewhere between $20K and $300K.

Same goes for a house. You could spend between $30k to $300K for a remodel, depending on how extensive it is.

e.g.
1. Paint, carpet, appliances ~ 10-30 K
2. New windows, re-stucco ?
3. New roof? TIle, composit, flat, or blue tarps ?
4. Bathrooms ? COmplete re-do, replace vanity ? replace tub?, new shower ? new toilets ?
5. FLooring. 100% hardwood replacement ? Carpet ? linoleum ? dirt ?
6. Kitchen : resurface cabinets ? new cabinets ? reconfigure ? Combine area with dining room ?

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

The original question here is akin to “how much does a car cost? I heard they are about $25,000.

It depends. Do you want a Mercedes, Hinda Civic, Ferarri ? The answer is, it’s somewhere between $20K and $300K.

Same goes for a house. You could spend between $30k to $300K for a remodel, depending on how extensive it is.

e.g.
1. Paint, carpet, appliances ~ 10-30 K
2. New windows, re-stucco ?
3. New roof? TIle, composit, flat, or blue tarps ?
4. Bathrooms ? COmplete re-do, replace vanity ? replace tub?, new shower ? new toilets ?
5. FLooring. 100% hardwood replacement ? Carpet ? linoleum ? dirt ?
6. Kitchen : resurface cabinets ? new cabinets ? reconfigure ? Combine area with dining room ?

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

The original question here is akin to “how much does a car cost? I heard they are about $25,000.

It depends. Do you want a Mercedes, Hinda Civic, Ferarri ? The answer is, it’s somewhere between $20K and $300K.

Same goes for a house. You could spend between $30k to $300K for a remodel, depending on how extensive it is.

e.g.
1. Paint, carpet, appliances ~ 10-30 K
2. New windows, re-stucco ?
3. New roof? TIle, composit, flat, or blue tarps ?
4. Bathrooms ? COmplete re-do, replace vanity ? replace tub?, new shower ? new toilets ?
5. FLooring. 100% hardwood replacement ? Carpet ? linoleum ? dirt ?
6. Kitchen : resurface cabinets ? new cabinets ? reconfigure ? Combine area with dining room ?

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

The original question here is akin to “how much does a car cost? I heard they are about $25,000.

It depends. Do you want a Mercedes, Hinda Civic, Ferarri ? The answer is, it’s somewhere between $20K and $300K.

Same goes for a house. You could spend between $30k to $300K for a remodel, depending on how extensive it is.

e.g.
1. Paint, carpet, appliances ~ 10-30 K
2. New windows, re-stucco ?
3. New roof? TIle, composit, flat, or blue tarps ?
4. Bathrooms ? COmplete re-do, replace vanity ? replace tub?, new shower ? new toilets ?
5. FLooring. 100% hardwood replacement ? Carpet ? linoleum ? dirt ?
6. Kitchen : resurface cabinets ? new cabinets ? reconfigure ? Combine area with dining room ?

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