It’s not an easy task to renovate an office building or space. There are many different essential areas that you will have to cover depending on the state of the building and renovations can be quite costly as well. The good thing is that if you buy an office building for sale you can successfully renovate it with just a few steps instead of a complete overhaul.
If you are going to be renting or selling the property to make a profit you will have to pay attention to the aesthetics or the physical appeal of the building. Important areas to pay keen attention to include providing adequate space, bathrooms, and the condition of the plumbing, electrical wiring, floors and walls.
Painting
Pay close attention to the condition of the walls when purchasing an office building. The walls should not need much attention. A coat or two of paint will considerably improve the look, feel and smell of an office space. Strip away old paint and finishes and smooth surfaces as necessary before painting for the best, professional looking results. Choose light colours that can appeal to a wide and varied group of businesses. These colours can also add a light and airy feel to the space.
Wiring
It would be much cheaper for your renovation budget if you do not need to do any electrical work or very little if you must. Electrical work can only be done by professionals and shouldn’t be attempted by novices. The expenses can add up quickly for electrical work. Have a professional inspect the building or office space before buying. The extent of your electrical work should be limited to installing new or additional lighting.
Flooring
The square footage and the type of businesses you wish to attract will determine the best option for flooring. Hardwood flooring can be refinished. Laminate Flooring is an inexpensive option as well as carpeting or tiles depending on the type and volume of traffic. For example, carpeting would not be a smart option for an industrial space. High traffic environments would probably do well with some of the newer trends such as concrete or rubberised flooring.
Bathrooms
The appearance of bathrooms is as important in an office space as a home. The employees and visitors will have access to them. There must be an adequate number of bathrooms relative to the size of the space and the approximate number of employees that will utilise the space.
Renovate bathrooms by replacing fixtures with stainless steel or chrome fixtures and tiling the walls and floors with tiles. If the budget allows, you can consider new toilets and face basins. If not, at least a good and thorough cleaning and new toilet seats.
Every renovation is different there is no one size fits all solution. These general guidelines can provide a simple guideline to assist you when looking at offices for sale that you intend to renovate. To see a list of offices for sale, visit Netmovers.
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