How to remodel the house?

rakeshetty

Hi All,

I am a first-time home buyer and would like to remodel/renovate and extend my house.

I have plans to live in this house for long and hence am looking for a complete remodel.

I would be getting the garage removed as it is a metal garage and would be having a carport instead.

I am open for up to 3 meters of extension towards the north to get a good open plan living space.

Below is the current layout of the house.

Current layout of the house

I want to have the living dining area and kitchen towards the north to get ample sunlight.

I have a budget of 150k for performing this remodel.

This is the rough idea/imagination of how I want it to look.

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Would like to understand how I can best remodel this to achieve my requirements within my budget.

Also is this something which is achievable within the budget or am I dreaming?

Regards,

Rakesh Shetty

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MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @rakeshetty. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about remodelling a home.

Congratulations on becoming a first-time home buyer! I trust it's a time filled with excitement and plenty of ideas on turning this house into your home.

It's important to consider the potential cost implications of significant structural changes, such as removing weight-bearing walls to achieve an open-plan layout. This type of work often requires professional engineering assessments, permits, and skilled labour, which can impact your budget significantly. Your budget of 150k is a good starting point, but it's crucial to engage with professionals for accurate cost estimates and to determine if your vision is achievable within your budget.

Looking at your plan and using the current lounge and new master bedroom as a source of scale, it appears that the vast majority of internal walls would need to be altered. Your new plan's footprint also exceeds the current home. I understand the new plan might not be to scale. For this build to come in close to your budget, I believe you would have to utilise as many of the current walls as possible. A large portion of the budget will be used on the extension and any work that needs to be done to remove weight-bearing walls. To get an idea of if your plan is feasible, I'd recommend you enlist the services of a structural engineer to assess what walls can be removed and what walls are weight-bearing. The removal of weight-bearing walls and modification of the roof structure can be expensive. If you can incorporate the weight-bearing walls instead of removing them, you can reduce costs dramatically.

If the plans are not to scale, I suggest working on that. Sit down and look at every wall in the current home that could be kept and used in the new plan. For every wall you keep, you can add thousands of dollars back into your budget. If you can keep weight-bearing walls, then that return to budget increases dramatically and will allow you to redistribute the funds to fit-out options.

Let me mention a few of our knowledgeable renovation experts, @2Belindas and @redbournreno, to see if they have any thoughts.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

rakeshetty

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/31281#Comment_31281

Hi Mitchell,

@MitchellMc

Thanks so much for the prompt response.

Yes, the drawings are not to scale and hence it's not very clear. Apologies for that.

But my basic plan is to retain upto the dining and bed2 of the existing structure.

The Bed 3 becomes the pantry and laundry.

Half of Bed1 becomes the bathroom.

I am planning to do an extension of 2-3 m on the north for the open plan living.

So as such not removing any load bearing walls just adding internal walls to make bedroom/bathroom.

I hope that clarifies.

Do you think this is more doable now.

Regards,

Rakesh Shetty

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/78095#Comment_78095

Hi @rakeshetty,

Thank you for sharing more details about your remodelling plans. It's great to have a clearer picture of what you're aiming to achieve. By keeping the existing structure up to the dining and bedroom 2, as well as adding internal walls to create new bedroom and bathroom spaces without removing any load-bearing walls, you're taking a practical approach. Your idea of extending 2-3 meters to the north for an open-plan living area is a smart move and should align well with your budget.

This makes your project more achievable and helps avoid the high costs of removing load-bearing walls. Holding onto the weight-bearing and internal walls in your design allows you to manage your budget better and allocate funds for interior finishes. It would not be possible to give you a definitive answer on the costs involved; I'd suggest obtaining a few quotes from various builders on the works to help you narrow down any appropriate budget.

Mitchell

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/78095#Comment_78095

Let me also extend a very warm welcome to Bunnings Workshop @rakeshetty. We're thrilled to have you in the community and are excited to see you put your stamp on your new home.

I thought you might be interested to read @redbournreno's top tips for renovators as well as @2Belindas top tips for renovators. They can both be found at the bottom of their member profile articles.

Jason

rakeshetty

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/103165#Comment_103165

Thanks so much for the assurance that it is feasible.

Yep I do understand getting quotes is the next thing.

I would want to understand what's the best way to go about as a further step.

Should I be getting an architect to have a look at it or a renovation builder directly who handles the design part as well.

Just from your experience what's the best and cost effective approach.

Regards,

Rakesh Shetty

rakeshetty

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/103166#Comment_103166

Thanks Jason for extending the warm wishes.

I will go through the links you have shared, will definitely help me know the renovation process.

Regards

Rakesh Shetty

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/118598#Comment_118598

I'd suggest contacting a builder that specialises in renovations @rakeshetty. You'll be able to discuss the extension with them, and they'll have contacts that can design plans. If you can avoid separately contracting an architect for the extension, that would be preferable.

Mitchell

rakeshetty

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/127752#Comment_127752

Thanks so much for the information.

That gives me a better picture around the next steps.

Also on a side note, would you have any idea about Timbertruss (Home - Timbertruss - Australia's Leading Prefab Manufacturer)

They offer prefabricated Roof trusses, Wall frames as well as cassette floor panels.

Do you think this would help to reduce the overall cost, also are they long lasting/sturdy.

Regards,

Rakesh Shetty

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/133742#Comment_133742

Hello @rakeshetty

I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with Home timber truss. However, Bunnings Trade Services supply high quality prefabricated roof trusses, wall frame and floor-truss systems. I suggest speaking to your builder and asking them if they have a trade account with Bunnings. Using Bunnings Trade Services will streamline your orders and you can keep track of your expenses.

Using a timber truss system will reduce your waiting time as parts of your build will be assembled offsite and delivered to your home. It will then just be a matter of putting the parts together. There is less timber waste and as I mentioned reduced waiting time.

I suggest visiting your local store and speaking to the trade specialist and inquiring about the timber truss systems available.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

rakeshetty

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/137461#Comment_137461

Thanks so much Eric much appreciated.

Will surely visit a local Bunnings store to understand and get more details about this.

Regards

Rakesh Shetty

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