
Opinion & Analysis
Renovation budgets must include what opening up will reveal
Existing buildings conceal structure, services, moisture and past alterations that no visual survey can completely resolve.
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Existing buildings conceal structure, services, moisture and past alterations that no visual survey can completely resolve.

A finish is only successful when ordinary cleaning can preserve it safely, affordably and without premature replacement.