Millions of us dream of building our own houses, but only a few of us can do it. Due to the financial crisis, many of us cannot build our own new house. Restoring an old building is the best solution to solve this problem. Restoration means the steps we take to restore the building to its former state, which ultimately leads to the renovation of the building. Instead of starting construction from scratch, we try to restore the integrity of an existing building. This significantly reduces costs.
In order to avoid legal conflict or fraud, we have to do certain steps:
Step one:
Check the legality
Before buying a building, we need to make sure that all legal documents are with the seller or broker. We have to carefully check that there are no state or archaeological claims on the property. Avoid buying controversial properties. For co-ownership properties, make sure you have all owners' approval. If you have any doubts, hire a lawyer to handle the deal. Collect details such as the age of the building, the list of all former owners, information about the builder if possible.
Step two:
Check the structural strength
We may not be able to restore old buildings because they have lost their structural strength. These buildings are very prone to collapse. The rocks have aged and crumbled. Termites and algae have deformed the walls of the buildings. Always get archaeological help before investing in an old building. The archaeologist can examine the rocks and tell us about the stress they can handle. If the foundation of the building is weak, it is impossible to build double-storey buildings. We should wait for the archaeological report before buying. We should check that the structure is compatible with the modern amenities we want.
Step three:
Maintain the value of the legacy
When redesigning the building, we cannot completely wipe the old structure. The old buildings have a high historical value. The articles, the wall carvings, the paintings, the columns and the ceiling designs show the glory of ancient India. The models, which some Lame consider old-fashioned, are unusual and independent copies of the works of art of ancient Indian artisans. Many important kings and political leaders lived in these buildings. Therefore, these buildings have a very high historical value. We have to recognize its value and preserve it as much as possible.
Step four:
Proper planning before rehabilitation
We need to have a proper plan to do all restoration work in sequence after the legal and archaeological review has been successfully completed. We have to start with the appropriate pest control measures. Many old buildings have not been inhabited for years and have many termites, ants, honeycombs, spider webs and rat holes. We'll need to make an appointment with the pest control department to make sure the property is free of insects and unwanted animals. After the design of the restored building is completed, it must be approved by the local authorities. These government organizations check whether the map is compatible with the location and climatic conditions or not. After a thorough inspection of the construction site, they prepare their report and submit their suggestions. You have to follow these suggestions properly.
Step five:
Overall test
After the restoration is complete, plan an overall review of the building before moving into it. Check the concrete strength, wall thickness and safety measures in the building. Do not hurry to move in. Seek professional help if you are not completely satisfied or find a design flaw.
