Interior Layout Modifications & Pre-Move In Customization
📍 Ranson, West Virginia
Project Overview
This project began immediately following the homeowners’ settlement on their brand-new construction home. While the builder delivered a clean and well-constructed house, several aspects of the layout did not function well for the family’s daily living needs.
To ensure the home works properly from day one — before furniture, moving boxes, or daily life begins — our team was engaged to complete structural and interior modifications not offered by the builder. The work focuses on improving privacy, functionality, safety, and usable living space while maintaining the appearance and quality of a finished new home.
By completing the renovations prior to move-in, the homeowners avoid living in construction conditions and gain a fully functional home immediately.
Scope of Work Details
🛠️ Site Protection & Preparation
Protect all flooring, stairways, and finished surfaces in work areas
Isolate construction zones using plastic containment as needed
Protect HVAC system and maintain clean work environment
Daily jobsite cleanup and debris management
🧱 Structural & Framing Modifications (Loft & Foyer)
Frame new full-height wall at existing open two-story foyer
Enclose previously open railing areas to create private interior space
Frame end returns and tie into existing ceiling planes
Modify pony walls and guard areas into standard framed walls
Ensure framing is plumb, straight, and ready for drywall installation
Install required backing for drywall, trim, and future finishes
🧱 Hallway & Opening Alterations
Modify hallway openings to convert open transition areas into defined rooms
Frame new door opening and header supports where required
Square and align openings for standard door installation
Maintain proper clearances and code-compliant opening sizes
🔌 Electrical Adjustments
Extend wiring as required due to new wall locations
Relocate switches and outlets affected by new framing
Install electrical boxes within newly created walls
Prepare for finish trim-out after drywall and paint
🧩 Drywall Installation & Finishing
Install drywall on all newly framed walls
Patch adjacent disturbed areas
Tape, mud, and sand all seams
Match existing wall textures
Prepare surfaces for paint finish
🎨 Paint & Interior Finish Restoration
Prime all new drywall
Paint new and affected wall areas to blend with existing finishes
Restore ceiling lines where framing transitions occurred
Caulk and prep for a seamless finished appearance
🧽 Trim & Finish Carpentry
Install baseboards and casing at new walls and openings
Tie new trim into existing profiles where possible
Adjust or reinstall trim disturbed during construction
Ensure consistent finished appearance throughout modified areas
🧼 Final Cleanup & Quality Check
Remove all construction debris
Final wipe-down of work areas
Verify walls are straight and finishes consistent
Confirm openings, framing, and surfaces ready for homeowner use
Outcome✨ These modifications transform a builder-grade layout into a home tailored to the family’s real-world lifestyle.
By completing the work immediately after closing, the homeowners move into a finished, functional home — not an active construction site.
The builder provided the foundation. We delivered the livability.
