🏡 7-Day Series: The Fifty Steps to Rehabbing a House 🏡2/7

[Bryce Langford]

Alright, now that the house is locked up and the paperwork is out of the way, it’s time to get messy. Today is all about demo prep—clearing the site, shutting off utilities, and making sure you don’t turn your flip into an expensive disaster.

🔹 Step 3 & 4: Foundation & Pest Control (If Needed)
Not every house needs foundation work, but if the floors feel like a funhouse or there are termites throwing a party, handle it now. A bad foundation can tank your deal—don’t wait until it's too late!

🔹 Step 5: Temporary Setups
Depending on the job, you might need temporary power, fencing, or even a porta-potty for workers. Trust me, nobody wants to be on a job site without a bathroom.

🔹 Step 6 & 7: Shut Off Plumbing & Electrical
Before you start swinging hammers, disconnect all plumbing, gas, and electrical. The last thing you want is a surprise flood or a shocking experience (literally).

🔹 Step 8: Demo & Cleanup – Now for the fun part!
✅ Order a dumpster—you’re gonna need it.
✅ Start demo—this means ripping out finishes (cabinets, flooring, tile, trim), not knocking down walls unless absolutely necessary.
✅ Clear the site—haul off junk, trim trees, and clean up the yard so you can actually see what you’re working with.

Get this step right, and everything else will go a lot smoother. Tomorrow, we’re talking structure—framing, roofing, and making sure your rehab doesn’t fall apart.

👉 Come back for Day 3: Building a Strong Foundation (Literally)! 🔨💪