One of the first questions that people will ask their architect is “do you think I should remodel it or should I tear it down and start over”. This is not an easy question to answer and it is very project specific, but there are a few starting points to use.
Is the building structurally sound? If the building is going to require a lot of work to make it safe to remodel then that tends to push the needle towards tearing it down.
Does the structure have historic value, is it on a historic register, in a historic district? Are we like the style of the existing house? Again, if we like the aesthetic of the house then remodeling may make sense. It might also make sense if the house has an expensive exterior that might be hard to rebuild within your budget.
Does the existing house preclude us from doing what we want to do? Adding levels to an existing house definitely adds complexity and may point towards starting fresh.
Finally, if we are facing this dilemma or are looking at property to purchase and need some advice in Denver, contact an architect, a general contractor or Denver Remodeling and get a second opinion from someone with experience in remodels.
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