What is apartment redevelopment: how to do it yourself

Kinds

Requiring approval

Such work requires a clear redevelopment project, as well as coordination of your actions, otherwise a fine will be imposed. This is a complex option for carrying out organizational work. For example, when accepting a new apartment, people think about creating a project for their future home and immediately make redevelopment in a new building. But you could just make repairs! All changes are recorded in the technical passport. If you do not have it, then you need to contact the Bureau of Technical Inventory (BTI) to solve the problem. The technical passport contains a detailed description of the living space and all changes regarding the redevelopment.

Redevelopment of this type includes the work contained in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Appendix 2 of Moscow Government Decree No. 840 (or Appendix 1 No. 508).

2. Which can be done in a simplified manner (according to a sketch)

This includes redevelopment options that do not require mandatory scheduling of all stages. They do not affect the supporting structures of the building, but still require changes to the BTI. For example, a cutout in the wall of an arch from the room to the kitchen.

If you have correctly determined the category of apartment redevelopment, you can easily obtain the commission’s consent to implement your idea, which you will submit to the BTI.

Without approval

Such work cannot be called redevelopment, since this contradicts the definition and organization of the process. More often, this category includes work in an apartment that previously required entering information into the documentation and approval from the BTI: installing an air conditioner, etc.

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Typical

In this case, redevelopment is greatly simplified. Work approval is achieved by following the following points:

• Determine which series the house belongs to;
• Find out what typical layouts of this series can be made;
• Check with experts.

Examples of work that can be agreed upon according to a sketch:

• arrange a dressing room;
• combine the room with the living room;
• divide the large hall into several rooms;
• widen the doorway and install sliding doors;
• move the sink inside the bathroom;
• replace old laminate with new parquet.

Previously, when moving a gas stove, full approval was required. Now this can be legalized using a sketch. To do this, you definitely need a certificate from Mosgaz that the stove is connected correctly.

If you need to expand the bathroom even by 2 cm, this is a full agreement with the preparation of an act for hidden waterproofing work. You can dismantle the door and create an arch in the doorway according to the sketch. But if the wall is load-bearing and you want to move the opening, this can only be done according to the project.

In any case, if there are any doubts about whether it is worth contacting the Moscow Housing Inspectorate and what documents to prepare, you should contact the design office and clarify all controversial issues in relation to your particular case. You can get a consultation from us free of charge.

Example

Let's consider this redevelopment option: increasing the kitchen area by adding a bathtub. To obtain consent you must:

• draw up a draft of the final version of the apartment after redevelopment. To do this, it is better to contact the designer. He will draw up a document according to the approved template;
• obtain permission from the company that services your home;
• agree with BTI.

In this example of a remodeling project, we are making our bath smaller so that part of the kitchen will be under the upstairs neighbor's bath. It turns out that you are worsening your conditions; you will additionally need to give your consent to this.

After all the necessary documents have been approved, proceed to the actual redevelopment of the apartment.

Increasing space in the apartment due to the bathroom

A refusal can be obtained on one of the following points:

— SNiP 2.08.01-89* Section 2, clause 2.6 says: “It is not allowed to place a restroom and bathtub (or shower) directly above living rooms and kitchens”

— Government Decree No. 73, clause 3.1.: “Reconstruction of premises that would worsen the operating conditions of the house and citizens’ residence is not allowed”

When is permission not needed?

It is worth noting that touching non-load-bearing walls does not always require obtaining permission. In some cases, redevelopment of these structures can be carried out without approval.

This is allowed in the case when the owner of the premises wishes to carry out partial or complete dismantling of the non-load-bearing structure and erect a new partition in the same place. Typically, the need for such repair work arises in the following situations:

• the partition in the apartment is crooked, and it is more convenient for the owner to rebuild it than to level it;
• the desire of the owner of the premises to build walls from a different material (for example, replace drywall with foam blocks).

When implementing such changes, it should be remembered that the new wall must be identical to the previous one. Any deviation from the technical plan will result in the need to obtain permission for such redevelopment.

Is it possible to do it yourself?

Residents often think that redevelopment of an apartment can be done without approval. Avoid unnecessary costs. However, this is not the case, and it is better to leave the matter generally to specialists. There may be many pitfalls. Carefully find out all the nuances of your specific situation if you decide to do everything yourself.

Situations often arise when an apartment is inherited. It does not meet the residents' requirements. New residents want to cut down some of their expenses and make their home comfortable with minimal effort.

Write down what you want to change in the apartment. Several factors for further actions will depend on this:

• Will it be necessary to coordinate;
• Are communications and load-bearing walls affected or not;
• Does your idea contradict the permitted criteria (otherwise you will have to abandon the plan);

It is practically impossible to coordinate a complex apartment redevelopment on your own. Entrust the work to professionals. You will reduce the time it takes to realize your goal and save your nerves.

Important nuances

When remodeling an apartment in a socket, difficulties often arise due to load-bearing walls. You can make minor changes - for example, moving an opening in a plasterboard partition - on your own without unnecessary problems. But if major transformations are planned by combining rooms, there is only one way out - to find out which walls are load-bearing.

The easiest way is to measure the width. If it is more than 12-14 cm, then the structure is permanent and cannot be demolished. There will be no difficulties with thinner partitions.

The possibility of redevelopment also depends on the floor on which the apartment is located. The higher it is, the less the load on the floors and the easier it is to make an opening. Downstairs they may not give permission to create it, or severely limit the size. Another important factor is the presence of similar redevelopments in the neighbors below or above.

Drafting

In order for your project to receive approval from the BTI, as well as all the necessary special services, find the original floor plan. He will tell you where the load-bearing walls are and all the exact dimensions. It is recommended to take manual measurements of the rooms to check whether illegal alterations have been made by previous residents. Make sure the plan is realistic.

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After the original plan has been found and a project for redevelopment of the apartment has been made, proceed to approval. This can happen in several ways:

- by notification. This option is less difficult. It is used when load-bearing and inter-apartment walls and communications are not affected.

— the second option involves the implementation of the project. Specialists thoroughly check whether the proposed work can be carried out. Sometimes adjustments are made to the project or a decision is made to refuse to implement your idea.

The cost of approval of a sketch in APM-1

A redevelopment sketch costs 5,000 rubles. Turnkey approval – from 50,000 rubles. This price includes:

• preparation of all documents, including obtaining an archival plan of your apartment;
• calling a BTI technician, after which we will double-check whether he took the measurements correctly and whether he correctly marked the changes with red lines;
• let's make a sketch;
• We will call an engineer from the Moscow Housing Inspectorate and accompany him;
• We will receive a certificate of completed work and a new plan of your apartment, and we will send you new documents by courier.

If you want to coordinate everything yourself, be sure to contact us so that we can tell you what needs to be taken into account so that you avoid BTI errors, and nothing unnecessary appears on your apartment plan after measurements.

Getting permission

The main document that guides them is the Housing Code of the Russian Federation and the Town Planning Code. To obtain permission, it is necessary to prepare a redevelopment project with the changes made and visit the following offices with it: - SES; - BTI; - Ministry of Emergency Situations; — operating organizations; — housing inspection; — municipal authorities. Obtaining a permit depends on the complexity of the work. The more difficult the redevelopment, the longer the approval process and the less likely it is to obtain permission. However, it is worth finding out everything before abandoning the idea.

Problems when reconstructing an apartment in a panel house

If the work is carried out unauthorizedly without approval and registration of changes, the likelihood of financial losses and other difficulties should be taken into account. The fact of illegal redevelopment is confirmed by an inspection report from supervisory authorities.

After this, authorized employees of the local administration (housing inspection) submit the claim and accompanying documents to the court. In such cases, in addition to fines, you can receive an order to restore the property to its original technical condition at the expense of the violator.

The process of restoring load-bearing walls in a brick, panel or monolithic building is associated with large costs. The order of the housing inspection is not easy to comply with. If you fill the opening with foam blocks (other building materials), the load-bearing capacity of the support will not become the same.

To carry out the work, it is necessary to obtain a technical conclusion and special calculation and design documentation from the specialized institute. This organization has the right to set commercial prices for its services. A significant increase in cost compared to standard projects cannot be ruled out.

What is prohibited

Work that leads to deterioration in performance characteristics is prohibited in the apartment. This means that you do not live in an isolated house, but with neighbors, whose rights cannot be infringed. Don’t think only about yourself, be prudent, because you too can find yourself on the other side of the barricades.

Of course, you cannot do any redevelopment with the dismantling of load-bearing walls and inter-apartment walls. They are the support in the house and your actions will lead to the destruction of the building, which, in turn, can bring disastrous consequences, including injury to your neighbors.

Work will not be carried out if access to public utilities is blocked.

If you have open pipes in your house, then you will most likely be refused work to seal them up. You may need access to them at any time, which will lead to the destruction of your structures.

Unauthorized actions to install adjustments on general building utilities are prohibited.

The load on load-bearing walls cannot be increased.

If you are planning to make a heated floor, remember that you will not be able to connect to the common house hot water system, because it is intended for domestic needs.

What mistakes are often made:

• They combine the kitchen, where the gas stove is installed, with the room (you can install a sliding partition);
• Increasing the area of ​​the room due to the balcony. You can divide the spaces with a French window (glazing to the floor, the ability to open it). It is prohibited to place communal heating systems on the balcony;
• Residents often make the mistake of reducing the ventilation compartment;
• Any changes that worsen the conditions of neighbors (relocation of wet areas, hydraulically heated floors, etc.)

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Moving a bathtub or toilet to another location

Since the sink and bathtub require pipes with a diameter of 50 mm with a slope of 2 to 4 degrees, moving them does not cause significant problems (be it a panel or brick house). Proper installation of plumbing ensures the natural elimination of liquid waste.

Important! Laying a sewer system without a slope will cause water to stagnate. This leads to blockages and the constant presence of unpleasant odors.

Changing the position of the toilet is somewhat more difficult, since it needs a large diameter pipe - 10 cm. It is important to remember that it is also located at an angle. The transfer procedure is complicated by the presence of “elbows” (corners) in the pipe. It is important to remember hygiene standards: the toilet is always installed in pairs with a sink, or a sink with a bathtub (although this method is used less frequently).

Features of installing additional equipment

Such parts of the restroom as a heated towel rail, washing machine, drying cabinet are installed in accordance with certain requirements of logic and convenience.

So, the heated towel rail must be located next to the water communications, otherwise this will lead to a change in water circulation and a general decrease in its temperature. Of course, if an electric heated towel rail is installed, then this requirement may not be adhered to.

Advice! Choose dryer models without many thin parts and narrowings, otherwise water will not circulate well in them. In addition, over time, scale and other contaminants accumulate in narrow places, which will lead to a sharp narrowing of the duct.

It is best to opt for a dryer, the size of which is 60 by 80 cm. You can choose any type of electric heated towel rail - the main thing is not to overdo it with the size, otherwise it will be too hot in the restroom. Connecting a washing machine requires a cold water supply and sewerage, but these procedures do not require coordination.

What is the difference between reconstruction and redevelopment?

We have already become familiar with the concept of redevelopment; now we need to understand what reconstruction of a residential premises is.

Reconstruction is considered to be the introduction of changes to the technical characteristics of the premises without changing the layout. This is the difference between reconstruction. Such work includes adding an additional bathroom on the second floor of the house and adding another room or glazing the balcony. Repairs without making changes to the supporting structures also fit this definition.

Drawing up a redevelopment plan is a mandatory step in preparation for changing the configuration of the home. Reconstruction can be carried out without it. Before starting work, you need to think through all the aspects of implementing the changes.

Redevelopment project

What is the price

In addition to paying for repair work, the apartment owner will also have to pay for related services.

BTI branches provide a range of necessary operations on a paid basis. Their cost is quite high.

It is worth considering the range of costs for BTI services before starting repairs.

The process of legitimizing work in a panel house

For a complex order, the following algorithm is used:

1. The selected executor checks the property.
2. The parties sign the agreement.
3. Using the collected information, design documentation is developed.
4. The procedure for approving the redevelopment of the apartment and obtaining permission is being carried out.
5. After completion of construction work, cadastral surveys record changes.
6. The commission approves the commissioning and provides a certificate.