DOOR #4 BEFORE & AFTERS

From Asbestos Removal to New Roofs, The Gunni Glow-Up is Finally Complete!

The One Where She Grows Lots of Gray Hair...

The DADU at Gunnison became a complicated project out of the gate. Would I still call it a success? Yes. A quick glimpse into the hurdles we eventually overcame.

Hurdle one | Shortly after beginning demo on the garage, we discovered asbestos siding which required testing and certified removal and disposal. An immediate +2-3 weeks to the timeline.

Hurdle two | Months into the renovation, we were also still waiting for the city's approval of the new electrical service to the garage. Even after the remodel was fully complete, we were STILL waiting for the city's approval. This was undoubtedly the most nerve-wracking part, which added about six weeks of unexpected hold time.

Hurdle three | Then, we're under contract, but the inspection report indicates the roof of the main house is 'nearing the end of it's life' (albeit no leaks, no issues), so the buyer negotiates a new roof for the main house. Cha-Ching!

The design still lands right from early inspiration collages to reality. Scroll to the end for the final stats.

Primary Dwelling

A small, but charming 860 SF with two beds and 1.5 baths. The highest add-value for this renovation was including a new 1/2 bath and reworking the layout to have a connected kitchen and living space with adequate bedrooms and closets.

Detached Dwelling Unit (DADU)

600SF fully detached living space complete with a full kitchen, bath, bedroom, laundry, and separate electrical meter.

Project Stats

Square Feet - 1458 SF

Purchase Price - $315,000

Renovation Budget - $150,000 ($102/sqft)

All-In Renovation Costs - $170,000 ($116/sqft)

Resale Price (ARV) - $585,000

Total Renovation Time - 24 weeks

Total Property Hold Time - 37 weeks

Time on Market - 7 days for offer (34 days total)

Closing Date - December 30, 2025

Au Revoir Gunnison!

Cheers to building,

refern (aka Rachel)