🤕 Symptoms: -Water damage in ceilings and behind fixtures -Mold and rot around slider door and utility spaces -Missing drywall and trim throughout unit -Outdated wallpaper, hardware, and patchwork repairs -Worn-down surfaces in high-traffic areas -Poorly sealed exterior slider, leaking into substructure -Unfinished access to mechanicals (heater, plumbing) -Mismatched or incomplete baseboards and fixtures -General appearance not ready for market 🩺 Diagnosis: This condo had what we call “silent sabotage” — hidden moisture damage, outdated repairs, and a general mismatch of finishes that quietly drained appeal and value. From ceiling leaks to unsealed walls, every room needed something. It wasn’t about flash—it was about function, finish, and future value. The mission? Strip it down, smooth it out, seal it up, and get it market ready. 🛠️ Treatment Plan: 🔧 Bathroom (8'x5'): -Removed 8 sq ft of damaged ceiling sheetrock and insulation, replaced and taped seams -Fully skim-coated walls and ceiling after wallpaper removal for a smooth surface -Primed with 2 coats of Kilz and applied fresh paint throughout -Replaced 12 sq ft of rotted drywall behind heater with fresh board and triple skim -Installed new trim, door hardware, patched latch irregularities 🔧 Bedroom (11'x12') + Closet (2'x8'): -Patched and skimmed ceiling, spot primed -Installed 5’ of base molding, puttied and sanded -Repaired closet doors, added a 4’ wire shelf -Patched, primed, and painted closet interior -Painted walls, ceiling, doors, and trim with crisp finish -Installed matching hardware and adjusted latch fit 🔧 Kitchen: -Installed 40 sq ft of sheetrock under bar, taped, skimmed, and primed -Repaired wall after mirror removal and patched behind washer/dryer -Cut and built custom 30”x24” access panel to water heater -Installed new bar board (5/4"x10"x8'), painted for durability 🔧 Living Room: -Skimmed and spot primed wall above heater -Installed approx. 20’ of 5½” base molding throughout 🎨 Whole Open Area (Living Room + Kitchen, 26'x14'): -Painted 364 sq ft of ceiling with 2 coats -Patched nail holes and painted 700 sq ft of wall area with finish coat -Painted all trim and doors (semi-gloss white) -Rehung blind from slider on washer/dryer closet 🚪 Slider Leak Repair: -Built 96 sq ft temporary support wall -Removed slider and framing—replaced with new Andersen 200 Series unit -Replaced rotted framing: king, jack studs, headers, top & bottom plates -Installed 60 sq ft of new sub wall and 70 sq ft exterior siding -Cut and installed 24’ of cedar clapboard -Cleaned and treated mold-affected studs (80 sq ft) -Installed 130 sq ft insulation and vapor barrier -Reinstalled 130 sq ft sheetrock, taped, and primed -Mortared trench under slider and installed all trim 💦 Kitchen Leak Repair: -Reinsulated and sheetrocked 64 sq ft of ceiling -Taped, primed (2x), and blended into surroundings 🧼 Laundry Room Leak Repair: -Removed 30 sq ft of sheetrock and cleaned studs -Installed new board, taped, primed, and painted (2 coats) 💡 Prognosis: After treating the water damage, rebuilding the framing, and smoothing out every imperfection, this condo finally showed what it was capable of. The layout didn’t change—but the energy did. This unit now flows with confidence and shows with pride. Every room feels intentional, clean, and fully prepped for market. No surprises behind walls. No leaks, no loose ends. Just a solid, finished, ready-to-sell home.