Restoration & Refurbishment

order of work in bedroom that needs new electrics and new skirting

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.51 PM

Hello, I was wondering if you could advise on the order or work to be carried out in a small room within a period conversion. The room has an old chimney in and I think everything needs to be re-damp proofed and re-plastered as it looks like nothing has been done for at least 20 years so everything needs to be checked and refreshed. I have removed layers of wall paper and stuff and the walls look very messy with some hairline cracks and some deeper cracks around chimney breast area – it looks like it will need a lot or work. I’ve also pulled up carpet as I will put wood floor down. The skirting is also old and there is an old radiator that also needs to be removed. I would also like to get some new electric sockets in and maybe some small spotlights on the ceiling. The room is a tricky shape with sloping walls and not much of a flat ceiling – it is all period. Would this be the correct order: I. Remove old skirting II. Remove radiator III. Electrics – new sockets and any re-wiring and any new ceiling spotlights IV. Replaster V. Add new skirting I am not having a new radiator installed as I am going to have under-floor heating – the radiator will open up new walls space. Also, I would ideally like a new window fitted – would it make sense to have this done at this stage before the new plaster – The entire room needs to be re-done every inch. Many thanks, T