Getting the right start alterations to the apartment - an action plan

This need arises not only from the new owner.For example, the birth of a child - an occasion to reflect on how to build on the existing housing separate (children's) room.Sometimes remodeling is associated with a change of occupation (optional home-based work), the desire to turn a one-room apartment in a two-room, for example (or vice versa).The reasons are many, but in any case have to comply with a certain sequence of actions.So, where to start?

define the purpose of such reconstruction

Take into account that almost any more or less significant redevelopment to be agreed with the regulatory authorities.Arbitrariness is fraught with negative consequences.

First , if unauthorized alterations "pop up", you will have to pay a substantial fine and all lead to the original state.Naturally, at their own expense (what other measures of influence applied to "offenders", and what penalties can learn by reading this article).

Second , if you want to sell a "landscaped" flat face great difficulty as identify inconsistencies in the available data about the housing BTI with the real situation.This will become clear when it comes technician (for the production of measuring and drawing up schemes).

Conclusion - if "game worth the candle" is?Here it is to be understood, especially when you consider how many papers and in how many places have to endorse.But if alterations for whatever reasons do you need to do, then further "steps" following.

Create a plan (scheme) that eventually should have

What does it mean?

• will become clear how to achieve this with minimal cost.Many problems can be solved without touching the walls, doorways and so on.For example, to put a partition-screen or glass partition, shelves, fence off the area of ​​the furniture items.Allotment option of a separate room in one large room, quite a lot.Moreover, in most cases this is not required permissions draws.
• can see whether this alteration affects the supporting structures, whether it is included in the list of works that are prohibited to do without the agreement?Composed plan will help to correct something, a little change to the reconstruction was not contrary to the law.
• redevelopment scheme will allow to choose the most appropriate materials or finished construction, in particular, and to determine the volume of their purchases.Such careful planning will help to avoid unnecessary expenses.

Consult

To do this, pay a visit to the Criminal Code, to meet with the engineer on operation of the housing stock and to show him his "project".And it's not just professional advice.If he does not see any violations and agrees that such a minor alteration is not in violation of regulations, it is advisable to ask him to endorse the scheme.This will safeguard against further problems with the supervisory authorities - who knows what.

Conclusion

• it sets out "reconstruction" of his own apartment, it should be remembered that there is nothing "extra" in it.Any columns, projections, recesses are equipped not just - they perform a specific function, which only specialized professionals can know.
• Before you remodel a balcony (loggia) in a separate, full bathroom, make sure w / w in a technical state plates - whether it is able to carry the expected load?In addition, it is prohibited to display elements of the general building heating circuit.
• When selecting materials for walls, niches and so on need to focus on their weight.Create additional load on the floor plate should be minimal.
• should not be limited to only one conversation with a specialist of the Criminal Code.It is necessary to make a "correction" to such (probable) factors such as its lack of competence, fear to take on extra responsibility, and so on.Therefore, for greater certainty in the correctness should consult with a 2 - 3 professionals, and to carefully understand the requirements of regulatory documents relating to this matter.