RENOVATION VOCABULARY

Renovate: To restore or repair a building to improve its condition.

Sentence: They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.

Refurbish: To clean, decorate, and improve the appearance of something, especially a building or room.

Sentence: The company plans to refurbish the office to create a more modern workspace.

Remodel: To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

Sentence: They hired a contractor to remodel the kitchen and add an island.

Restore: To bring something back to its original condition.

Sentence: The museum restored the historic mansion to its former glory.

Demolish: To completely destroy a building or structure.

Sentence: They had to demolish the old garage to build a new one.

Extension: An additional part added to a building.

Sentence: The family built an extension to add a new bedroom.

Foundation: The lowest part of a building that supports the structure.

Sentence: The foundation must be strong to prevent the house from sinking.

Insulation: Material used to keep heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering a building.

Sentence: Proper insulation helps keep the house warm in winter.

Plumbing: The system of pipes, fixtures, and fittings for water supply and drainage.

Sentence: The plumber fixed the leaking pipes under the sink.

Electrical wiring: The system of wires that carries electricity through a building.

Sentence: The electrician installed new electrical wiring to support the additional appliances.

Scaffold: A temporary structure used by workers to reach high places during construction or renovation.

Sentence: The painters worked on the scaffold to repaint the building’s exterior.

Blueprint: A detailed architectural plan or drawing of a building.

Sentence: The architect showed us the blueprint for the new kitchen layout.

Contractor: A person or company hired to do construction or renovation work.

Sentence: We hired a contractor to oversee the renovation project.

Permit: An official document giving permission to carry out construction or renovation.

Sentence: You need a permit before starting any major renovation.

Drywall: Panels made of gypsum plaster pressed between thick sheets of paper, used to make walls and ceilings.

Sentence: They installed drywall to finish the interior walls.