I’m hoping someone out there can give us some advice on our house refurb. We’ve moved into a house which needs a lot of work doing but as complete beginners, we don’t really know where to start. We’re currently trying to decide whether or not it would be a good idea to hire a contractor to just oversee the whole project or whether we should manage it ourselves. What are the pros and cons of hiring a contractor and can anyone give us a rough idea of how much they charge (percentage-wise on top of the actual work cost)?
If we went it alone, what order should we do the following jobs in?:
Some roof work (we think the rear elevation of the roof might need to be replaced)
Fascias, soffits and guttering
New windows and doors
Electrics - rewire
New boiler and possibly radiators
Damp proofing
Plastering
New kitchen
New bathroom
Any tips and advice would be gratefully received.