From there you can either install an acrylic surround as some have suggested (less expensive, but cheaper looking), or you can install new backerboard/waterproofing/tile.You might have mechanical, plumbing, and/or electrical running above that drop ceiling.

You'll get hands on carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, roofing, decks, painting, trim, kitchen build, installing windows/doors, headers/walls, all the bells and whistles.

I know it's only been 2 weeks, but I can't allow this play out until the ceiling needs to be replaced or the electrical wires are damaged or something worse.

That way you make sure all the electrical, plumbing etc are done right.Optional: get another inspection 1 month before your 1-year warranty is up.

But if an exclusion potentially applies to a catastrophic event (i.e. were you aware that the electrical panel needed replacing but you hadn't gotten around to it yet, and then a fire resulted?)

I am only a regular person, so I am missing lots of info involving code, where the best place to put lighting fixtures, how to design/modify plumbing, etc.Things I need: 1) to know best place to put electrical wiring, etc 2) to know the best place to put plumbing, etc 3) how to situate everything in bathroom and kitchen area... 4) advice periodWould a residential architect handle these things?

Electrical for instance....get him to submit an invoice for maybe 1/3 of the total price for that trade only.

Good evening everyone, I have this tenant who pay electric herself and our heating system uses electricity.

Electricity?

I also use It's Electric for all electrical work.