As the headline says, what needs to be done for groundwork and constructions until you have a finished floor to walk on, anything specific to consider?
A lot to do and difficult to give answers on costs but it would be appreciated with some indication of what it might cost. We are new to this world and considering taking on a similar project.
That is a lot of work, a lot of money, and a lot of time. It's not just the floor that needs fixing.
I would like to say this: If you have children or plan to have children in the coming years — DO NOT BUY THIS HOUSE. You will not be able to complete what needs to be done, and the children will grow up in construction chaos until they move out.
I see a well-executed beam replacement and a well-executed new roof. Buildings that stand straight and nice and dry on their foundations. The worst is already done, and all catastrophic surprises are over. What remains is just ordinary work, but quite a lot of it. Not something to get into lightly.
Since such a large part of the cost is just ordinary work, the cost becomes extremely dependent on how much you yourself can manage and work on it in the next two to three years and how much you need to hire out. As well as how your own work is valued in terms of money.
As I see it, many hours are to be counted on. But as several say, hard work can help the wallet incredibly if you have the time. However, as a parent of young children, I would never take on a project like this. That would mean you should have that phase behind you or 2 years ahead of you. Then, a tool account and a good budget are required, someone who can already now with a good understanding estimate upcoming costs. After that, you place your bid. Bidding now just because of a "low price" can become an economic experience that is often not desired.
What skills and experiences do you have? Can you handle a spade, axe, hammer, and saw? If you are prepared to invest most of your waking hours and some financial resources over a couple of years, I wouldn't advise against buying; if you are going to outsource the work, it can become expensive as it is likely to take many hours.
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