THE BRIEF
A 1962 ranch the owners bought for the lot and the trees, with original wiring, galvanized pipe and eight small rooms.
WHAT WE DID
Gutted to the studs, the kitchen, dining and living rooms opened into one under a flush steel beam, every system replaced, new windows throughout and a primary bath. The brick outside and the original fireplace stayed.
RESULT
Seven months. Final $412,900 against a $406,500 estimate, every dollar of the difference in signed change orders.
THE SCOPE, LINE BY LINE
Gutted to the studs, new wiring and PEX plumbing｜Open plan under a flush steel beam｜New windows and exterior doors throughout｜Primary bath with a curbless shower｜Original brick and fireplace kept
WHAT THE OWNER SAID
“Every change order came on paper with a price before anyone touched it. No surprises in seven months.”
