NYC Apartment Gut Renovation: Things to Consider

Are you thinking about doing a gut renovation to your NYC apartment? During COVID-19, almost every family stayed at home working and learning with the family. If you are one of them, you may have noticed your décor and room going stale. Perhaps your chipping paint, outdated kitchen, or faded wallpaper is making you sick. Maybe you are planning a renovation in your brand-new home office. Or you simply want to tear your home and start over. In this condition, you need to rip your home down and renovate the rooms one by one. Well, that is possible. But, before renovating your home, you should know what you are getting into. Here is some important pointers that you should consider before apartment gut renovation.

1.     Safety Precautions

Clearly, the first thing to think about is safety. Whether you are renovating a big section or small, safety should be a priority. Turn off the main circuit breaker and double-check the lights. Remove the switch and plug panels for your lighting system. If you know a little about electric work, it would be better if you consult a professional. You can contact Brener Construction Inc. for proper guidance.

2.     Gut a Kitchen

You need to be careful about gutting your kitchen, especially if you want to re-sell the cabinets. You can gut the kitchen in the same way as you reinstall them. Turn off the main water and pipe system and detach the dishwasher and taps. You can shuffle and unscrew them out. For adhesives, use a retractable or chisel knife. However, when you use a power drill, everything will come apart with a hitch. You can dismantle the tiled backsplash with an air chisel.

3.     Gut a Bathroom

Turn off the electrical sources and water mains in the bathroom. Flush and drain the pipelines, including the sink. Now remove the taps, chisel, unscrew, or slice away the shower, basin, and toilet at silicone holding. Like the kitchen, use the air chisel to remove the floor and wall tiles. If you have vinyl flooring, you can use a retractable knife to rip them out. But, before that, you need to cut the vinyl into sections.

4.     Remove Plasterboard Wall

Plasterboards are hollow when you tap on them. These are vertical wood strips reaching from floors to the ceiling. You can use a crowbar, hammer, or chisel to separate the boards from the floor and wall. Use the same technique with coving. You can use a stud finder to locate the wall studs. Now, mark all the studs and use a sledgehammer in the gap. You will find these tasks pretty fun. Then, detach each stud using a saw.

5.     Take Down a Brick Wall

The structure of the house and ceiling are often supported with internal brick walls. These walls are common in older properties. Taking down these walls is not an easy task, and you will require a professional’s help. An expert will inspect the structure of the house and measure the risk factors. Furthermore, they will use the right tools and equipment to remove the wall without any problem.

6.     Be Efficient

You need to immediately remove all the debris out of the house. Don’t wait for the complete wall to fall before you start cleaning. Ask your friends if they can give you a hand. Once you are done gutting, you can also have a little party. The entire process will seem overwhelming when you do it with your friends. Plus, it’s a great way to make new memories. If your friends agree to help you out, you can assign roles to each one of them. For instance, you can divide the task into removing debris, dismantling, and tidying up. When you work as a team, you can efficiently complete the work with little planning.

7.     Discard Wisely

All the materials you removed hold some hefty value. If you don’t think anything can be profitable, you should instantly dispose of it off. However, items such as toilets, bathtubs, kitchen cabinets, copper piping, old radiators, and basins are something worth selling. Even if these items aren’t worth enough, you can give them away in
your neighborhood. Many people will thank you for these unused items.

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8.     Hire a Professional

If all of these tasks sound hectic to you and you cannot do it all alone, you can hire a professional team. Renovating companies can help you to dismantle your home. An expert team will carefully remove every item from your home and discard them well. When you let a reliable technician take care of gutting tasks, you can relax and plan new installations.

Conclusion

Are you looking for a professional contractor in NYC that can help you with your NYC apartment gut renovation? Consult with Brener Construction Inc. We’ve been renovating homes in New York City and the Tri state area for over 20 years. If you want expert advice or help, you can give us a call at 646-455-3321.

BRENER CONSTRUCTION INC.
20 East 46th Street
Suite #200-c
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 646-455-3321
Email: info@brenerconstruction.com

 

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Sources:

https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/thinking-about-gutting-your-house-11-things-to-know-first-579192
https://fifimcgee.co.uk/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-gutting-a-house
https://www.amfam.com/resources/articles/at-home/considerations-when-gutting-a-house