Selected Construction Projects

Whole-House Refresh

A House the Market Had Already Counted Out

The Situation

The owner was upside down on the mortgage after her husband died. The real-estate advice at the time put the likely maximum asking price near $130,000 and anticipated a loss of roughly $30,000.

CQI First's Responsibility

We asked the realtors what a complete but practical refresh would need to accomplish, then translated that direction into a workable scope and an approximately $55,000 project budget.

What Had to Be Coordinated

Financing, selective demolition, repairs, finish choices, useful existing features, schedule, and the relationship between project cost and likely market value all had to stay connected.

The Result

The refresh was completed in a few months. The property received a cash offer in three days and sold for approximately $220,000. The point is not that every remodel produces that result. The point is that “this is a loss” was an assumption worth testing before it became the decision.

Living room and existing fireplace before the whole-house refresh — Before — existing living room and fireplace

Selective demolition underway during the whole-house refresh — During — selective demolition and focused work

Finished living room after the whole-house refresh — After — finished living room

Kitchen retained and refreshed as part of the project plan — A usable kitchen preserved within the budget

Finished bathroom after the whole-house refresh — Finished bathroom

Finished lower-level room after the whole-house refresh — Finished lower-level space

This result was specific to the property, scope, market, financing, and timing. It is not a promise that every renovation will produce the same return.

Family Basement

One Unfinished Space. A Place for the Whole Family.

The Situation

The basement was unfinished, and everyone in the family wanted something different from it. The job was not simply to cover the walls. It had to become useful without giving up safety, privacy, or storage.

CQI First's Responsibility

We developed and carried out a plan that added a bathroom, private areas, emergency egress, entertainment space, a large custom bar, and a built-in electric fireplace.

What Had to Be Coordinated

Layout, framing, egress, electrical and plumbing work, finish selections, custom fabrication, access, and organized storage all had to work as one project.

The Result

The family gained a finished basement getaway with room to gather, play, step away, and keep the things they still needed to store. The different priorities did not have to compete once the space was planned as a whole.