Re-Cladding that Boosted home Value
The most efficient and smartest Re-Cladding Project
that transformed a leaky house into a $1.75M worth property.
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Re-cladding, Alteration
Background
Two properties back from the beach and built approximately 25 years ago using the Hardies plaster sheet system and lowest price contractors, the cladding failed miserably both on the inside and out.
The house was originally designed by a well-known and reputable Architect to fit on a small, difficult and irregular site.The home had been a renter the whole of its life and was not in good repair. There was a good view of the sea from the upper floor and it was nestled amongst quality homes.
The house was originally designed by a well-known and reputable Architect to fit on a small, difficult and irregular site.The home had been a renter the whole of its life and was not in good repair. There was a good view of the sea from the upper floor and it was nestled amongst quality homes.
Our Solution
Our brief was to maximise its market value by re-cladding and new interior fit-out. Stripping the exterior cladding revealed a multitude of sins by the previous, including poor nailing of frames and ineffective flashings. There was a huge amount of water damage to the framing, lintels and structural beams. Working closely with a surveyor and council building inspectors we worked through the issues.
The home is now as watertight as any home could be. The Hardies was replaced with a vertical cedar cavity system. Exterior joinery replaced with Double glazed Vantage Metro windows and doors. The interior was completely fitted out which included straightening walls and installing a Rondo framed metal battens for ultimate straight level and flat ceilings.
The home is now as watertight as any home could be. The Hardies was replaced with a vertical cedar cavity system. Exterior joinery replaced with Double glazed Vantage Metro windows and doors. The interior was completely fitted out which included straightening walls and installing a Rondo framed metal battens for ultimate straight level and flat ceilings.
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Maximised value
We built and repaired the home to a standard that it would always achieve its maximum dollar value and would not be constrained by its history of a leaky building. When completed it sold for $1,750,000. 4 years later it was sold on for $2,300,000. We achieved what we set out to do and, although it was a stressful build, it gave a huge amount of satisfaction when completed.
Happy Customer
Peter undertook a cost margin contract with me to renovate my 3B Craig Road, Milford, Auckland Townhouse. The duration of the arrangement was from June 2014 to April 2015. The property was essentially a ‘leaky house’ with design, materials and construction practices all having contributed to the problems faced. The house had to be completely gutted, materials replaced and poor construction issues corrected. Peter was systematic and thorough in his practices concerning these matters completing to the highest standards of workmanship. The project’s outcome met stringent council requirements and effectively addressed all problems and importantly met owner expectations concerning quality of construction and Finish. I have no hesitation in recommending Peter because he possesses the ‘old school’ knowledge and skills and, as importantly, the ethics to competently and professionally tackle projects of this nature. 
Lindsay Batley
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