Luxury Home Renovation in New York

A gut renovation removes interior finishes and building systems down to the structure, then rebuilds them. We demolish, repair the framing, install new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and complete the interior to the plans you approved.

Open layouts often require removing a load-bearing wall. We work from your structural engineer's calculations: we shore the building, install steel beams and new supports, and inspect the work before we close the walls.

We lower and excavate cellars to add ceiling height and usable space. The work includes underpinning the existing foundation, new footings, waterproofing and drainage.

We build rooftop terraces and roof decks with the structural reinforcement, waterproofing, railings and access they require.

We restore brick, limestone and stucco facades: we repoint masonry, repair lintels and replace damaged stone, then apply protective coatings that keep water out.

Older homes hide problems behind the walls. Before demolition, we survey existing conditions and test for asbestos, lead and mold. Licensed abatement contractors remove what the tests find, and the work area is cleared before construction continues. Early testing keeps surprises out of your budget.

Renovation work needs permits, and permit delays slow projects. We prepare filings with your architect and engineer, answer objections from the NYC Department of Buildings and schedule inspections.

• Survey and test the existing conditions
• Price the full scope with allowances for unselected items
• Set milestones in a written schedule
• Report weekly with photos and open decisions
• Approve every change in writing before work begins