Hello World! Welcome Friends! There are many good reasons to buy an old home. Older homes have more history and charm than new homes in many cases. It’s nice to live somewhere that has a past and that has decorative and architectural touches that you simply don’t get with modern homes.
But if you’ve purchased an old home and it hasn’t been updated for a long time before you bought it, there are some things that you might want to fix before you go ahead and move in with your family. We’re going to talk about those things today, so read on and find out more.
Carry Out Any Necessary Fixes to the Roof
Old homes often have roof problems, and this is something that you should probably have checked before you agree to buy the home. That way, you can have the purchase price reduced as a result of the work that needs to be carried out on the roof. If you didn’t do that, have it checked anyway and have a roofing company carry out any repairs and fixes that need to be made. That way, you can move into the home with greater peace of mind.
Sort Out the Plumbing and Electrics
Sorting out plumbing and electrics in the home is another thing you’ll need to think about. If you’re going to use the home in a safe way, you need to have the electrical systems checked and modernized if necessary. Lots of old homes don’t have good wiring systems in place and the electrical features are no longer fit for purpose. It’s a big upgrade to make but it’s one that might just be needed. The same goes for the plumbing; if it’s old and outdated, it might need to be upgraded in some way.
Have it Checked for Pests
When a home has been unused for a long time and it’s always a little old and has seen better days, it’s a good idea to have it checked for potential pests. If there are pests throughout the building, you’re obviously not going to move in. And there might be problems with pests even if you can’t see them. Rodents in the walls and ceiling can be real problems and should be fixed as soon as possible. That’s why it’s best to have the whole home checked over by a pest removal company.
Tidy Up Any Overgrown Lawns and Shrubs
Tidying up any overgrown lawns and shrubs is definitely a good idea if that’s something that you care about. When homes haven’t been cared for in a long time, the grass will start to grow and the shrubs and trees might start to encroach a little too close to the home. Having a landscaper come in and take care of this stuff for you is probably a good idea. By the time they’re done, the whole place will start looking a lot tidier.
Install More Modern Locks Throughout the Home
Security is another thing you’ll need to think about before you move in. If the home has been disused for a long time, the locking systems might not be in the best shape. And even if they are still functioning, they’re probably quite old and outdated by now. You can deal with that by having them replaced at the soonest opportunity. You should replace door locks, as well as the locks on the windows around the home. You might also want to install home security cameras and possibly motion-activated lighting around the home’s exterior too.
Perform a Deep Clean
It might be a good idea to go through the home and deep clean it if that hasn’t happened already. The previous owner might not have bothered to do that, so doing it yourself definitely makes sense. A deep clean will ensure that any mess is removed and you can move into a more pleasant and welcoming space.
Replace Dated Fixtures
If there are some fixtures throughout the home that are now looking a little dating and maybe not as appealing as they once did, it’s probably a good idea to have them replaced sooner rather than later. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should remove important period features because you can work with those to create a nice balance of styles in the home.
If you want to make sure that your new old home is ready for you to move into, you should definitely carry out the tasks we’ve talked about here today. Doing so will ensure your home is ready for what comes next and able to meet the modern needs you and your family have.
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Toodles,
you said ” Lots of old homes don’t have good wiring systems in place and the electrical features are no longer fit for purpose.” I can’t tell you how many times we have run into this. We go into old homes that don’t have GFI outlets and it can easily cause a fire. Updating the wiring in the home is far less expensive than replacing everything if your house catches on fire.