So it was time to buy our first house. It's in okay condition but not more than that, and it’s neither gigantic nor has the world's best layout. (Most people probably think what speaks for this house... location, location, and location). Our plan is to move in, feel it out, and plan a total renovation and extension. Even though I haven't owned a house before, I'm quite handy, and therefore I plan to do the tasks I can manage myself. But for planning purposes, it would be good to have a summary of how tricky the different tasks are.
Rank the following tasks from 1-10, where 10 is a seasoned expert from Switzerland. Assume you will do 90% yourself (+ possibly with some friends) and have professionals for the rest.
1. Changing windows
2. Roofing
2.1 Installing roof decking
2.2 Laying underlay
2.3 Installing battens
2.4 Laying tiles
Ignore metalwork... I will hire out for that
3. Pouring foundation
3.1 Groundwork
3.2 Setting forms
3.3 Insulating
3.4 Reinforcing
3.5 Pouring
4. Insulating and installing interior ceiling
5. Laying paving stones
6. Raising trusses
7. Building exterior walls
There are 1001 more tasks, but we'll start with these
Rank the following tasks from 1-10, where 10 is a seasoned expert from Switzerland. Assume you will do 90% yourself (+ possibly with some friends) and have professionals for the rest.
1. Changing windows
2. Roofing
2.1 Installing roof decking
2.2 Laying underlay
2.3 Installing battens
2.4 Laying tiles
Ignore metalwork... I will hire out for that
3. Pouring foundation
3.1 Groundwork
3.2 Setting forms
3.3 Insulating
3.4 Reinforcing
3.5 Pouring
4. Insulating and installing interior ceiling
5. Laying paving stones
6. Raising trusses
7. Building exterior walls
There are 1001 more tasks, but we'll start with these
Everything depends on prior knowledge...
But in my case, I would grade it like this.
1. Replacing windows 4
2. Roofing 4
2.1 Installing roof sheathing 2
2.2 Laying felt 3
2.3 Installing battens 5
2.4 Laying tiles 2
3. Casting foundation 7
3.1 Earthwork 6
3.2 Installing forms 6
3.3 Insulating 5
3.4 Reinforcing 6
3.5 Casting 6
4. Insulating and installing ceiling 6
5. Laying paving stones 6
6. Erecting trusses 5
7. Building exterior wall 5
But in my case, I would grade it like this.
1. Replacing windows 4
2. Roofing 4
2.1 Installing roof sheathing 2
2.2 Laying felt 3
2.3 Installing battens 5
2.4 Laying tiles 2
3. Casting foundation 7
3.1 Earthwork 6
3.2 Installing forms 6
3.3 Insulating 5
3.4 Reinforcing 6
3.5 Casting 6
4. Insulating and installing ceiling 6
5. Laying paving stones 6
6. Erecting trusses 5
7. Building exterior wall 5