Over Half a Million Spent by Ukrainians to Renovate an Old Village House

Restoring an Old House in Khmelnytskyi Region

According to Главком: Demyd and Maryna Nikiforovy are the new owners of an old house in a village in the Khmelnytskyi region, having spent over half a million hryvnias on renovations. The family began the restoration by drilling a well, which reaches a depth of 51 meters. To supply water to the house, they also installed a pump and laid pipes. The total cost for the well, pump, and water supply work came to 68,500 hryvnias.

Next Steps in the Restoration

The next phase involved installing a septic tank and clearing the yard of trees and bushes, which cost 96,000 hryvnias. Additionally, the owners decided to redo the roof. Roofing materials, including metal, boards, and mineral wool, cost 410,000 hryvnias. Specifically, metal for the roofing was 166,000 hryvnias, boards were 53,000, and mineral wool was 8,000 hryvnias. The craftsmen's labor for laying the new roof also required investment, totaling 175,000 hryvnias, and was completed in just one day.

According to the Nikiforovy family, their project is not unique in Ukraine. For example, a Ukrainian woman purchased a neglected 100-year-old stone house on a farmstead near the Polish border, and Natalia Hryhorash, a resident of Monastyryshche, restored a century-old house in the village of Letychivka in Cherkasy region. Two years ago, a family from Kyiv moved into an old house in a village in Khmelnytskyi region, and interior and landscape designer Uliana bought an old rural house in Odesa region about 15 years ago, which was over a hundred years old and cost approximately $1,500.

Now, Demyd and Maryna Nikiforovy are considering what to tackle next-the facade or the fence and gate.

Restoring old houses is becoming increasingly popular in Ukraine, as many people seek to revive neglected architecture and create cozy homes. This trend not only helps preserve cultural heritage but can also boost local economies by creating jobs for craftsmen and suppliers of building materials. Projects like the Nikiforovy family's show that investing in old housing can be rewarding and bring satisfaction to the owners.

As the trend of restoring old houses gains momentum in Ukraine, many homeowners are embarking on similar journeys. For instance, a woman from Lviv dedicated two years to revitalize an abandoned house near the border, showcasing the commitment and passion that drives these projects. To explore another inspiring renovation story, check out how she transformed her property into a charming residence over two years.