University Condo, Minneapolis

Water damage reconstruction · University Avenue, Minneapolis · Started November 2025 · Completed

The Situation

Water from the unit above came through the ceiling and damaged the flooring, walls, and cabinetry, and left mold on several appliances. A demolition crew had removed most of the damaged material, but several areas still needed cleanup before rebuilding could start.

Scope of Work

• Cleanup and prep after demolition

• Bathroom floor leveling

• Refinishing metal door jambs

• Wall paint

• Cabinetry

• Backsplash

• Flooring

• Trim, transitions, touch-ups, and appliances

Approach

This was one of my first large-scale projects. Early on, jumping between doors, cabinets, flooring, and paint was slowing progress, so I set a clear order of operations and worked top down: walls, cabinetry, backsplash, flooring, then trim, followed by touch-ups, transitions, and appliances. Finish selections for the cabinets, walls, flooring, countertops, and backsplash took extra planning time.

Result

The condo is complete, and the lessons from this project carry into every job since.