Three Jobs,
Start to Finish
The scope, the surprises, the schedule, and what the client said after.
The 1962 Galley That Fought Back
Before: a seven-foot galley with one outlet and a wall hiding the dining room. The surprise: demo revealed knob-and-tube wiring — flagged day one, priced in writing by day three, client approved by phone.
After: wall out, island in, panel upgraded. Delivered in seven weeks — one week over the original six, exactly matching the revised schedule the client approved.
A Backyard That Pays Rent
Before: a weed lot behind the garage and a hunch it could be worth something. Feasibility check said yes: setbacks cleared, utilities close, city pre-approved plan eligible.
After: 498 sq ft studio ADU — kitchenette, full bath, mini-split, separate meter. Permitted in nine weeks, built in fourteen, listed for rent in week fifteen. First tenant signed before the paint had a second coat.
The Bathroom on a Deadline
Before: one working bathroom, in-laws arriving in six weeks, and a tub last updated during the Reagan administration. The bid was scoped to the deadline: no layout changes, everything in stock, zero special orders.
After: curbless shower, double vanity, heated floor. Finished in five weeks — six days before the guest room filled. The client’s review is on the testimonials page; the in-laws never knew how close it was.
Your Job Could Be Case Study 04
Every project above started with the same free walk-through.