Whole Interior
& Exterior Remodel
A six-to-eight-month whole-house remodel updated the home inside and out after years of dated finishes, smoke odor, rot, and deferred maintenance.
Project at a glance
- Location
- Maple Grove, Minnesota
- Project type
- Whole House Remodel
- Timeline
- 6–8 Months
- Key Feature
- Every Room Updated & New Siding
A home with great potential—but years of deferred maintenance had taken a toll.
The owners saw what the home could become, but nearly every space showed signs of age, wear, and years of deferred upkeep.
The challenge was bigger than updating individual rooms; the home needed to feel cohesive, while the overall plan also had to remain flexible enough to accommodate the unexpected conditions that often surface during a large-scale remodel.
A true whole-house remodel that coordinated every room, exterior repairs, and hidden conditions under one plan.
The owners purchased the home expecting to redo it throughout. Aspire brought trade partners together, created a detailed schedule, and made recommendations as rot, hidden utilities, and budget decisions surfaced.
Exterior & Repairs
- Siding replacement
- Rot evaluation and repair
- Demo and exterior coordination
ADDRESSING YEARS OF NEGLECT
Rot in multiple locations and exterior conditions were incorporated into the broader remodel plan instead of treated as isolated fixes.
Systems & Hidden Conditions
- Plumbing and electrical updates
- Framing, carpentry, and utility coordination
- Permits and inspections
WORKING AROUND HIDDEN UTILITIES
When a wall planned for demolition was found full of ductwork, plumbing, and electrical, Aspire developed an alternate solution the owners were happy with.
Interior Rooms & Finishes
- Flooring, cabinetry, and built-ins
- Painting, fixtures, hardware, and tile
- Updates throughout every room
BALANCING THE DESIGN AND BUDGET
When the initial dream design pushed the budget too high, Aspire identified alternatives that still preserved what the owners wanted.
Planning & Coordination
- Shared schedule and Gantt chart
- Trade-partner, vendor, and subcontractor coordination
- Project wrap-up and cleanup
KEEPING MANY MOVING PARTS ALIGNED
A shared schedule and ongoing communication gave the owners, vendors, and trade partners a clear plan across the six-to-eight-month project.
Build one schedule for the whole house, then adapt quickly when hidden conditions change the plan.
Aspire brought trade partners together, created a schedule and Gantt chart, and communicated with the owners throughout construction. When hidden utilities, rot, or budget pressure changed a decision, the team recommended practical alternatives and kept the broader remodel coordinated.
Create a shared schedule for owners, vendors, and trade partners
Coordinate interior and exterior work across the full project
Address rot and deferred-maintenance conditions as they surfaced
Adapt around plumbing, electrical, and ductwork hidden in walls
Offer alternatives when the original design exceeded the budget
Communicate at every stage and make recommendations when needed
A dated home, reimagined inside and out.
What changed
- Updated design throughout the home
- Improved function and layout
- Exterior conditions addressed
- Hidden utility conflicts resolved
- Long-term value
A home that felt new again in the location the owners already valued.
Every room was refreshed and major hidden conditions were worked into the larger plan. The finished home delivered the updated look, function, and overall transformation the owners wanted without losing the location they had chosen.
Whole-home
refresh
Better function
& flow
A cleaner, updated
home throughout