When do I start renovating the house?

A question that is often on the minds of real estate residents; as a home is one of the most important things a person owns, once the years pass after owning and living in a dream home, costly defects and malfunctions begin to appear.

When to start renovating a home? Examine the property periodically every year to see what needs repair and maintenance is an inexpensive way to discover the general condition of the property.

Let's walk you through the types of building inspections:

Visual inspection

It includes an overview of the home's exterior structure, ceilings, walls, floors, interior and exterior spaces, and finishing materials.

An overview of the home's exterior structure, ceilings, walls, floors, interior and exterior spaces, and finishing materials.

For example, if you use a porous material for sinks or kitchens, you will need to fill the gaps with a special material every year to prevent them from cracking.

Functional inspection

It is more comprehensive than a theoretical inspection; in addition to what a theoretical inspection does, it inspects the vital parts of the house; in terms of:

Electricity meters, water tanks, thermal and water insulation, air conditioning, drainage, leaks in bathroom and kitchen pipes, as well as checking electrical connections and cables.

In addition, the quality and current condition of the paints used in the house, and if you need to make adjustments, as well as checking the floors and ceramics if used, looking for cracks or the possibility of cracks, as well as the effect of the humidity level on all of this.

<It is also necessary to check the performance, condition and resistance of electrical cables, and that they do not leak electrical energy that may lead to huge explosions that threaten the lives of everyone in the house.

Continuous inspection and repair of each part separately is a rescue mission before collapse.

*Architect and faculty member at King Saud University

@ArchHesham