The decision to rebuild or renovate an old house can depend on many factors, such as financial considerations, the condition of the home, and how you plan to use it. While renovations are typically easier, sometimes demolition is necessary. Use the guide below to help decide which is the right approach for your home.

Renovate

While demolition gives you a clean slate, a home renovation allows you to make extensive modifications without giving up the original structure, which may hold historical or sentimental value. In some instances, city ordinances may even prohibit demolishing historic homes or those built before a certain year. In these instances, renovating the property would be your only option.

In general, if the home is free of foundational damage and only requires beautification, damage repairs, and modern upgrades, a renovation is often the fastest and most cost-effective way to breathe new life into an old property.

Demolish & Rebuild

Foundation, structural, mold, and moisture damage can make a home uninhabitable, requiring a complete rebuild to make it safe to occupy.

Budget is also a consideration when rebuilding a home, and in some cases, the cost to renovate may be more than the cost to rebuild.

Additionally, you may like the location of a property, but dislike the home itself. If you're planning significant changes to the home's overall layout, size, or exterior design, leaving little of the existing structure behind, rebuilding is often the right choice. 

When you need to demolish an unwanted home, contact Amazon Construction in Pearl City, HI. For over 30 years, their skilled team has provided demolition, land clearing, and excavation services for both commercial and residential customers. Contact them today at (808) 841-6595 for a free estimate, or visit them online to learn more about their services.