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Remodeling an Older Home: What to Expect Behind the Walls
Older homes have charm and surprises. A bit of planning helps you enjoy the first and handle the second.
Call us today615-431-3789Older homes have charm and surprises. A bit of planning helps you enjoy the first and handle the second.
What You Might Find
Older homes can have outdated wiring, galvanized plumbing, plaster walls, undersized framing and past repairs. Most of it can be addressed once it is seen.
A survey and a contingency in the plan give you room to respond calmly.
Keeping Character
Original trim, floors, windows and brick are worth keeping when they can be saved. Repairing and matching them keeps the house true to its character.
A builder who works on older homes knows how to match profiles and materials.
Updating Without Losing the Look
Wiring, plumbing, insulation and HVAC can be upgraded while the walls are open. New work can be hidden so the house looks as it did and works better.
Historic districts have their own review rules, and we plan around them.
In This Guide
Styles Mentioned
Narrow and Infill LotsCozy and Character Homes
Bungalow Homes
Compact, charming and built around a deep front porch, the bungalow is a Nashville classic.
Large and Wooded LotsClassic and Traditional
Tudor Homes
Half-timbering, steep gables and a big chimney give Tudor homes a distinctive storybook look.
Large and Wooded LotsClassic and Traditional
Georgian Homes
Formal, balanced and built of brick: the Georgian suits Nashville’s most established streets.
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