Let’s go on a virtual home visit. In this blog post, we’ll use a combination of before and after photos along with a narrative to demonstrate repairs and their impact.
About the Family
The house we’re “visiting” today is in Greenville. It needs to keep 3 people safe, including two older adults, one of whom is disabled. The household’s yearly income is just under $26,000. This puts them at 37% of local Area Median Income, considered Very Low Income, making investing in repairs on their down difficult when other essentials are competing for limited dollars.
The homeowner has lived in the home for over 50 years. She loves and values the community she has with neighbors and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
About the Home
The 988 square foot home was built in 1930. The home will turn 100 years old in just a few years. After 93 years in a changing community, the mill village home wasn’t as safe and secure as it once was. In alignment with the times, the home was positive for lead paint. The home was tested and remediated before repairs began.
Repair Overview
When we first assessed the home, the HVAC hadn’t worked in two years. Additionally, substantial plumbing leaks caused rotted subfloor in multiple rooms, including the kitchen and bathroom. Energy-efficient replacement windows were installed. Modifications were made to the bathroom to remove a tub and install a low, step-in entry shower. Repair costs were leveraged with a $2,661 value in donated volunteer labor so we can maximize direct costs and make repair dollars go further.
