Four Advantages of Renovating over Rebuilding a Multifamily Building

Posted by Ronald Carter
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Feb 17, 2016
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The quality of workmanship plays a decisive role when it comes to the success or failure of a multifamily renovation project. Multifamily buildings take so much damage over the years that owners often have to consider rebuilding or renovation. While rebuilding is indeed the better of the two options in some cases, renovation is often the real need in most instances. 

Take a look at some of the advantages you stand to gain when you pick renovation and remember to rope in a reliable Multi Family Renovation Contractor.

  • Retains communal significance
If your building is so old that reconstruction is even an option, then it is probably of great significance to the community where it is located. Perhaps, the local people even identify it as a landmark and it has amassed something of a reputation during its lifetime. Rebuilding the building, as opposed to merely renovating it, will not just rid the building of its historic status (if ‘historic’ is not too much of a stretch), but whatever architectural elements that were captured when it was originally constructed.

  • Environmentally Friendly
Construction projects always take some toll on the environment, even if the construction company disposes waste properly and uses green construction materials. It is best for the sake of the environment as well as your company’s reputation to undertake as less construction work as possible, so obviously you’re better off with renovation than reconstructing; demolition alone will cause much harm to the environment before everything else. Find a renovation contractor that can incorporate green elements in the building, like daylighting, use of material with excellent insulation properties, and so on.

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  • Less Red Tape 
Construction planning requires clearing numerous zoning laws, construction committee laws, and other red tape. Obviously, there is more red tape to deal with when rebuilding as compared to renovation. Rebuilding will also lead to more financial liabilities, approval hassles, and take more time which no multifamily owner wants to face.

  • Savings
Even extensive renovation works may cost more than half of reconstructing your multifamily building from scratch, but the savings are still very huge. Bear in mind though that, if you undertake extensive renovation work, the monetary savings may not be very significant. In such cases, rebuilding may actually make more sense. Get in touch with a reliable home renovation contractor and discuss your requirements and the best way forward.

In conclusion, it is safe to say that rebuilding your multifamily property may be unavoidable in certain cases, however, it is only prudent to look into the possibility of renovation first due to the overwhelming benefits. Compare what Multi Family Renovation Contractors have to offer and take your time to isolate the best options.
 
You can do all your research online and speak to a few clients to hear about their experiences.

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