Important Home Renovation Services You Didn't Know You Needed

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After the initial phase of excitement, home renovations can quickly become a little overwhelming. There’s simply so much that will need to be done, and knowing who you can get help from isn’t always clear. To make it a bit easier, we’ve compiled some of the most important home renovation services to consider that you might not have thought about yet. 

Asbestos testing

If the house that you’re working on was built between 1930-1980 or had any work done on it during that time period, then there’s a strong chance that it could be contaminated with asbestos-containing materials. 

As you’ll no doubt be aware, inhaling asbestos particles massively increases your chances of getting cancer - it absolutely isn’t something that you want to play around with. 

There are a range of companies out there such as Asbestos-Sampling.com that facilitate convenient and safe testing services. It’s imperative that you use one to keep everyone involved safe during and after the renovation.

Energy audit

Houses in England have some of the worst energy efficiency ratings in the developed world. As a result, if you’re planning on doing any significant work to the property it's definitely worth having an energy audit carried out. 

They’ll be able to thoroughly inspect the insulation and ventilation in your building, the heating technologies, and a range of other variables. Based on this inspection, they’ll be able to make suggestions on changes that you could make that will make your home more efficient.

Not only will this make it more comfortable to live in, but it’ll also save you money on your heating bills and should add value to the property when and if you decide to sell it.

Mockup design services

If you want to make some big changes, but you also want to know what your home will look like after the renovation, you’ll need to use some kind of mockup service. Depending on the kind of project you’re doing, you might require different kinds of services.

You can choose between physical models, digital models, and a range of different kinds of drawings. These will help you to gain a better idea of what it is you’re trying to achieve, and will also make it a lot easier to communicate your ideas with any contractors you hire to help you with the project.

Structural engineers

Lastly, if you intend to do anything that might affect the structural integrity of your home, you need to make sure that you consult with a qualified structural engineer. Actions that could have these kinds of negative effects include knocking down internal or external walls, digging down next to the walls (either outside the house or in a cellar) or adding weighty structures to any of the rooms. 

You need to make sure that you get everything signed off, both for your own personal safety and to ensure that the property remains compliant with the relevant regulations.

These services can help prevent some pretty big issues when it comes to home renovations. Whether that’s avoiding asbestos contamination or keeping your home structurally sound, it’s always best to check in with the experts.