🧰 What’s Included in a Full-Gut Renovation? (And What It Really Takes to Do It Right)

The term “full-gut renovation” gets thrown around a lot — but most clients don’t fully understand what it means, what’s involved, or why it’s a completely different beast from cosmetic remodeling.

At Bespoke Development Group, we specialize in full-gut, full-structure transformations — and we’re here to break down what it really includes, what it demands, and how we execute it with precision, clarity, and control.

🧱 What Is a Full-Gut Renovation?

A full-gut renovation means taking a home down to the studs, stripping away every layer of finish, and rebuilding it from the inside out — including:

• Complete demolition of walls, ceilings, and flooring

• Removal of all existing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems

• Stripping old insulation, vapor barriers, and sometimes subfloor

• Reframing, rerouting layouts, and structural modifications

• Replacing everything: wiring, pipes, HVAC, insulation, drywall, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, finishes

  
  

It’s not a facelift — it’s a full-body transformation.

🔎 Why Go Full-Gut?

• Aging homes with outdated wiring, plumbing, or foundation issues

• Bad layouts that require reconfiguration of kitchens, bathrooms, or entire floorplans

• Multiple piecemeal renovations over the years that no longer flow

• Moisture, rot, or structural failure that must be addressed holistically

• High-end projects where cosmetic upgrades alone won't meet luxury standards

  
  

⚠️ What Most Contractors Won’t Tell You

Many builders say “gut job” and still leave:

• Old wiring in the walls

• Baseboard heat systems

• Outdated framing techniques

• Poor insulation

• Mold or water damage hidden behind finishes

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These shortcuts lead to major problems later — from code violations to comfort issues to massive repair bills.

✅ What a Real Full-Gut Includes (Bespoke Standard)

🛠️ 1. Pre-Construction Planning

• Architectural layout reconfiguration

• Structural and engineering review

• Design development and finish selections

• Detailed scope of work and cost forecasting

• Permit applications and approvals

  
  

🔨 2. Interior & Structural Demo

• Full wall-to-stud removal

• Load-bearing wall modifications (with LVLs, posts, and shoring)

• Flooring and subfloor removal

• Pool or chimney demo (if included)

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🔌 3. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Overhaul

• New rough plumbing, waste lines, venting

• Full electrical rewire with panel upgrades

• HVAC redesign and zone control systems

• Smart home pre-wiring and integration (optional)

  
  

🧱 4. Rebuild Phase

• Insulation and vapor barriers

• Full drywall installation with premium finishing

• Custom millwork, cabinetry, and finish carpentry

• High-end tile, flooring, lighting, and fixtures

• Paint, hardware, appliances, and final installs

  
  

📋 5. Final Punch List + QA

• Full walkthrough and detailed punch

• Final touch-ups, cleanups, and polish

• Closeout package, warranty documentation, and keys

  
  

🏁 The Bespoke Difference

We don’t just “gut and guess.” We plan. We document. We coordinate every trade and finish detail before a single wall comes down. Our process eliminates guesswork, delays, and last-minute budget blowouts.

You get:

• Timeline precision

• Budget transparency

• Craftsmanship worthy of your investment

  
  

🧭 Final Word

If you’re investing in a full-gut renovation, you deserve a team that respects every layer of your home — not just the surface.

At Bespoke Development Group, we rebuild homes the way they should’ve been built the first time.