Finding woodworm in the floorboards..

We got some bad news #ukpropertyinvesting #refurbishment
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[@alexisr5199]

I don't think I've ever watch a DIY home construction that there wasn't something unexpected. You two handled it so well and the planning for this is super smart.

[@martyhutch21]

Good advice about surveys, one survey on a property told me there was no ventilation in a room.. It had a window and door! Surveyors look for words to fill their reports

[@michaelmullard4292]

Always great to see your smiling faces even in the midst of finding a disaster in the floor boards!

[@christineallocca7307]

There's somethong that always goes wrong when renovating. Good thing you padded your budget to take care of anything that comes up. Can't wait to see the finished project. ❤❤❤

[@crinkle2649]

When you said get the clippers, my mind went straight to someone questioning him and using clippers to mess up his haircut. 😂

[@RickNoppenberger]

Thats so funny about Ach’s comment about the interrogation room in movies. Haha It does.

[@beverlydust5381]

Glad you caught it and planned for things like this, Lia your dad is so sweet and adorable. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@ledout7733]

Another opportunity to find a solution ! Awesome , moving forward despite adversities .

[@howareyou857]

I have had wormwood in all older properties...unless they have been chewing for years it takes a long time for them to cause damage.

[@nabazmasifi971]

Lovely couple well done

[@LurkerSmurf]

Oof, that's a lot of damage. Any house over 50 years old is going to have some kind of wear. I just had to termite treat mine so damage like yours doesn't happen. After all, houses need floors!

[@johnhelwig8745]

I wonder if joist hangers or steel posts would be an option other than putting bare wood on top of concrete. Joist hangers are used when mounting a deck joists to the side of a building's masonry foundation or wood ledger board. Also hopefully your contractor can sister new joists to the original joists where the wood is still solid to save on material. If you need to replace the entire joist, check into replacing it with an engineered I-beem joist. They are stronger and can span up to 30 feet so you wouldn't need any support in the middle of the room. Plus they do not warp or sag, so they are true and level.

[@rgmm8888]

It's going to be beautiful!! 🌺🌼🌺

[@Brooksie603]

Ugh that sucks! I hope you are able to get that sorted without it digging too much into what you planned to spend on the refurb.

[@SherriLyle80s]

I know the homes are older... But here in the US they use treated wood to repel critters lile termites etc. Do they treat the wood you will use to replace it?

[@MsTrain69]

I guess you just take that chance with older structures, but they have so much character compared to newer buildings. I’m interested to see how this one turns out since you are doing it a little different from the others. 😀

[@danw1952]

Lia, your seat belt goes OVER your shoulder. I kept hoping AK didn't hit the brakes hard so you wouldn't get hurt.

[@jono8884]

Here is a classic house disaster movie - Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House is a 1948 American comedy film directed by H. C. Potter and starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Melvyn Douglas.

[@vicwilder2524]

Do you hire a home inspector prior to purchase? Here in the states most people hire one so they have a better idea of what they are buying.

[@TinyDancer250]

Ach & Lia, How did you start learning about financing these ventures with other people's money, how to find and analyze properties, build the network and education to do this? I'm in the US, but probably comparable. Thx. 🤗🤗🤗

[@PropertyCouple]

We studied with a property education company

[@MiltonGoinsHome]

This is worth watching just to hear Lia do her Greek Dad impression :-)

[@robertschwartz4810]

So, what I wonder is what is the sub floor made of? Is it brick cobbles or just dirt? One other thing, is it unusual for UK houses to have basements? In the Midwest of the US most houses and apartment buildings have them. At least your "interrogation room" has perfectly appropriate lighting!

[@PropertyCouple]

The foundations are on dirt. It depends what area I’d the country you are in terms of a basement being common or not.

[@robertschwartz4810]

@@PropertyCouple Thanks for your response!

[@vicwilder2524]

will there be a vapor barrier put 8n under the floor on top of the dirt?

[@dr.westwood]

That raised eyebrow though.

[@Angie_King_Bens_Grandma]

I deleted my other comment. Sorry... my weird sense of humor isn't always appropriate🤦🏼‍♀️ It would seem that by taking the structure back to brick that there wouldn't be much more that could be wrong, but Murphy's Law reminds why it's good to have a contingency. Unbelievable that the wood was propped up with bricks🤦🏼‍♀️ Your new tenants will get to live in a very modern, well built, old brick house😁 💕💕💕

[@bkm2797]

Now you know if the wood flooring feels spongy it may be wormy,lol, just kidding. Too bad you can't hold the appraiser responsible, cause I think it's going to be expensive. You can do this!

[@donniebrooks21]

Before you start, it looks like a bleak property almost like the prison in Philly. You’ll make it something special and add lots of value to it.

[@lahermosajarifa7007]

The more you experience, the more you learn.

[@linmims3049]

Sorry y'all have hit an unpleasant bump, but as we say, s**t happens. Just have to roll with it and keep moving onward. Best wishes going forward.

[@chefevilee9566]

Don’t they do house inspections in England about these kind of things? Like in America they would do an inspection. And if that inspector did not catch something like this. The insurance would have to pay for it.

[@ivanpope]

You would die in a crash with your seat belt like that.

[@LlyleHunter]

That’s awful but repairable. Best of luck.

[@vicwilder2524]

maybe you could hire Joel's and dad for inspections...lol

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@toddbrock5059]

you make money when others are too intimidated by the work.....