Have you ever thought about purchasing an older barn with the intention of renovating it? You don’t want to get in over your head with a barn which really needs to be torn down and rebuilt, but at the same time, you want to find an affordable barn so that you still have money in your budget for renovation. Here are some tips to help you assess a barn for potential renovation.
Enlist the Help of a Contractor or Builder
If you have construction experience, then you may be able to assess a renovation prospect for potential challenges or issues. Most people don’t have these skills, so it’s important to partner with a contractor or builder who can walk through barns with you to help define what you’re looking at in terms of renovation. Some barns may be more trouble than they’re worth and might require extensive, expensive renovations. Other barns might be just right for you, needing some expansion and mild renovation to have them looking great.
Buy a Barn with a Quality Frame
Don’t overlook the importance of buying a barn with a quality frame. Your builder or contractor will likely stress this fact to you, but buying a barn with a frame which needs repair or replacing is a surefire way to dramatically increase the price of your renovation. Unless this barn has some other redeeming qualities, it’s best to pass these heavy-duty projects by.
Look for Distinctive Property Worth Preserving
When looking at potential barns, remember that you’re not just buying the barn – you’re buying the whole property. Think about whether a property warrants putting the money into renovating it. Try to find property with distinctive, valuable qualities, such as extensive acreage, a private location, or other appealing facilities.
Consider Whether Renovating Will Be Fulfilling
Renovating a barn may be a good way to save time over building an entire barn from scratch. Renovating saves you much of the planning involved in building a barn, and can sometimes save you money, too.
But before you jump into a barn renovation, remember to think long and hard about whether a renovation project will be fulfilling to you. If you’re trying to turn a renovation project into your dream barn, you will likely be disappointed in the results. If your heart is in bringing your dream barn to life, then building from scratch may be a better option for you.
Whether you decide to renovate or build a barn from scratch, be sure to take a look at our many different stalls and barn accessories which can help to complete your project.
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