A full gut starts under the piers, not at the tile counter
Old Village single houses and raised Lowcountry cottages were framed for a climate that punishes shortcuts. Before anyone picks a vanity, a provider worth hiring should trace the drain run, check the crawlspace or pier framing for moisture damage, confirm the exhaust path actually vents outside, and verify the panel has room for updated circuits.
What a complete scope spells out
- What the demo turns up once the old tile and plaster come down
- How the space will be protected while the house stays occupied
- Which materials hold up to salt air and which ones just look like they will
- Permit filings, required inspections, and how debris leaves the site
- What's excluded, what the warranty covers, and how a change order gets priced
Building on the peninsula and the marsh edge
Between Old Village homes on brick piers, the mid-century ranches off Coleman Boulevard, and the newer streets pushing toward Carolina Park, a full remodel here means planning around humidity, storm exposure, and a water table that sits closer to the surface than most contractors are used to.