Renovation involves in improving broken, damaged, or outdated components of a property or updating the old components.
Remodeling involves changing the structure like replacing or tearing down part of a structure through demolition and construction.
In the majority of cases, Cosmetic Renovation and Improvements are surface upgrades that address the appearance of a property, rather than structural changes. It is an improvement of a building without changing or modifying its structural integrity and therefore no need to obtain any building permit and the time and cost associated with it.
The biggest advantage of a cosmetic renovation is the cost. Where the infrastructure is sound, cosmetic improvements will increase the value of your property, whether for purposes of sale or to simply provide an environment that meets your personal standards.
Cosmetic renovations usually offer more bang for your buck. They provide visual uplift which dramatically improve the appearance and desirability of a property. They involve components that are visually apparent, and not hidden fixes.
The following are usually considered part of a cosmetic renovation:
- Exterior flourishes, Entrance and Front door
- Landscaping
- Kitchen updates
- Bathroom updates
- Attic/Bedroom updates
- Basement updates
- Deck, Patio or Porch updates
- Internal and external walls
- Flooring
- Painting
- Lighting
- Window furnishings or replacement
- Basic household hardware
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