Start with conditions, not a product
Even a lighter refresh benefits from checking what's behind the surfaces first — plumbing, electrical capacity, and ventilation all shape what's realistic.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions, and why they're happening
- How the space and finishes get protected during work
- Materials suited to Midlands humidity, and how they get installed
- Permits, testing, disposal, and finish restoration
- What's excluded, warranty terms, and how changes are priced
Columbia context
Columbia's housing runs from historic in-town neighborhoods through postwar brick ranches to newer suburban construction, with the university, state government, and Fort Jackson all shaping different waves of growth.