SampleSample plan written by hand on 7 stock photos from one kitchen renovation, with a sample narration, to show what a plan looks like. Not a SightWork run. Photo: Tomwsulcer, CC0.

Older home kitchen renovation

Walkthrough video: 45 s · 7 frames · narrated

Problems found: 6
You didn't mention: 3
Work steps: 8

Not mentioned:

Problem 1: Shutoff valve under the sink is leaking
Problem 3: Peeling ceiling paint points to moisture
Problem 4: Rusty drain pipes under the upstairs tub

Start here

2 problems are Fix now. These 6 steps take care of them:

Step 1: Make the ceiling safe
Step 2: Replace the leaking valve
Step 3: Replace the rusty drain linesNeeded before step 4
Step 4: Find the moisture sourceNeeded before step 5
Step 5: Insulate and close the wallsNeeded before step 6
Step 6: Hang the new ceiling

About 24–42 h of work · Demo crew, Plumber, Plumber or roofer, Drywall crew

The other 2 steps can follow once these are done.

What you asked for: Gutting the kitchen: new drywall on the opened ceiling, walls down to the brick, and the cracked fireplace front fixed.

From your video

Problems, worst first

In this sample the dashed boxes are drawn by hand to show where each problem is. On a real run, SightWork marks them from your video.

Along your walk

6 problems spotted across the 45 s walk, 3 of them never mentioned.

Fix nowFix soonCan waitNever mentionedWhere you said itTap a number to jump to that problem.

Proof check for this example: 6 of 6 problems backed by a photo. Worked out ahead of time from the plan's own photos; no model ran.

Fix now · 2

Safety problems to deal with before the space is used again.

#1High priorityYou didn't mention this
Shutoff valve under the sink is leaking
Green corrosion and mineral crust on the hot-water valve under the sink: it's been weeping for a while. Replace it before anything new goes in around it.
Where
Under the sink
Photo shows
Green corrosion and white crust on the hot-water shutoff valve and its fittings
Fixed in step2
Corroded valve20.0 s
Corroded valve20.0 s
#2High priorityYou said it at 9 s
Loose plaster and lath hanging overhead
Said at 9 s: "Ceiling's opened up here, we'll need new drywall over all of this." Half-removed plaster and lath can drop on whoever is working below. Finish pulling it down before other trades start.
Where
Ceiling over the window wall
Photo shows
Ceiling open to the joists, with strips of lath and plaster still hanging at the edges
Fixed in steps16
Open ceiling, loose lath8.0 s
Open ceiling, loose lath8.0 s

Fix soon · 3

Damage that will get worse, or things that don't work.

#3Medium priorityYou didn't mention this
Peeling ceiling paint points to moisture
Paint is lifting off the drywall in sheets. That's a moisture problem, not just paint. Find the source before patching or the new finish peels too.
Where
Ceiling
Photo shows
Paint lifting off in large sheets, with brown stains on the bare patches
Fixed in steps468
Peeling paint14.0 s
Peeling paint14.0 s
#4Medium priorityYou didn't mention this
Rusty drain pipes under the upstairs tub
Rust and old patches on the tub drain lines above the kitchen ceiling. Easy to reach now while the ceiling is open; hard later.
Where
Open ceiling, under the upstairs tub
Photo shows
Green and white crust on the drain and supply joints under the tub
Fixed in step3
Rusty drain lines25.0 s
Rusty drain lines25.0 s
#5Medium priorityYou said it at 38 s
Fireplace front is cracked and pulling away
Said at 38 s: "The fireplace front is cracked, I want that fixed." The facade is heavy and has split at the top corner. Brace it until it's reset.
Where
Fireplace surround, top corner
Photo shows
The painted surround is split at the top, with a gap behind the mantel shelf
Fixed in step7
Split facade38.0 s
Split facade38.0 s

Can wait · 1

Cosmetic. Plan these in when there's time.

#6Low priorityYou said it at 30 s
Walls opened to the brick, window trim removed
Said at 30 s: "Walls are coming down to the brick on this side." Plan insulation and new trim for the window before the drywall goes up.
Where
Outside wall by the window
Photo shows
Plaster and lath pulled off down to the brick, window opening without trim
Fixed in steps58
Wall opened to brick30.0 s
Wall opened to brick30.0 s

Worth a closer look2Lower confidence. Not in the ranked list or the work order; check these in person.

Ladder and boards left standing in the walkway
A step ladder with a long board across it stands in the middle of the floor. Fold it away between jobs so nobody walks into it.
Where
Middle of the kitchen floor
Photo shows
Open step ladder with a board laid across it on the tiled floor
40% sure
Check this0.0 s
Check this0.0 s
Loose wire on the floor by the fireplace
A thin wire lies across the floor at the hearth. Check whether it is old or live wiring before work goes on around it.
Where
Hearth, by the paint bucket
Photo shows
Thin dark wire running across the floor in front of the fireplace
36% sure
Check this38.0 s
Check this38.0 s

What SightWork checked

The plan step went through 14 areas in every frame. 4 turned something up.

Electrical1 to check
Walls, paint and ceiling4 problems
#2 #3 #5 #6
Clutter and storage1 to check
Plumbing and water2 problems
#1 #4

Nothing flagged

Exits and fire safety
AV and cables
Lighting
Seating
Flooring
Doors and windows
Signs and wayfinding
Cleanliness
Accessibility
Heating and vents

What you said vs. what we saw

3 matched, 3 you didn't mention.

Said“Ceiling's opened up here, we'll need new drywall over all of this.” (9 s)
SeenLoose plaster and lath overheadMatchedProblem 2
Said“Walls are coming down to the brick on this side.” (30 s)
SeenWall opened to brick, window trim offMatchedProblem 6
Said“The fireplace front is cracked, I want that fixed.” (38 s)
SeenFacade split at the top cornerMatchedProblem 5
SaidNot mentioned
SeenLeaking, corroded valve under the sinkYou didn't mentionProblem 1
SaidNot mentioned
SeenPeeling ceiling paint from moistureYou didn't mentionProblem 3
SaidNot mentioned
SeenRusty drain pipes under the upstairs tubYou didn't mentionProblem 4

What's there approximate

2
Windows
outside wall
2
Ceiling light panels
dropped ceiling
1
Doors
inside wall
1
Fireplaces
side wall
2
Ladders
floor

Estimated by the model from the frames, for every count here. Exact counts come with outlines.

Do the work in this order

Who does the work

PaidDemo crewStep 1, about 3–6 h
PaidPlumberSteps 2 and 3, about 4–8 h
PaidPlumber or rooferStep 4, about 1–4 h
PaidDrywall crewSteps 5 and 6, about 16–24 h
PaidMasonStep 7, about 2–4 h
FreeVolunteersStep 8, about 8–12 h

All 8 steps: about 34–58 h of work in total, before any waiting between steps.

If people share it evenly2

2 people: about 17–29 h each, roughly 4 working days. Steps that wait on each other will take longer.

Tick steps off as you go. Saved on this device.

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Step 1: Make the ceiling safe
Finish pulling down loose plaster and lath and clear the debris before anyone works underneath.
- Paid: Demo crew
- About 3–6 h
- Step 3 can't start until this step is done.
- Fixes #2
2
Step 2: Replace the leaking valve
Shut off the water and swap the corroded valve for a new quarter-turn one.
- Paid: Plumber
- About 1–2 h
- Fixes #1
3
Step 3: Replace the rusty drain lines
While the ceiling is open, replace the corroded tub drain lines above.
- Paid: Plumber
- About 3–6 h
- After step 1
- Step 4 can't start until this step is done.
- Fixes #4
4
Step 4: Find the moisture source
Check the bath above and the roof line for the leak behind the peeling paint and fix it.
- Paid: Plumber or roofer
- About 1–4 h
- After step 3
- Step 5 can't start until this step is done.
- Fixes #3
5
Step 5: Insulate and close the walls
Insulate the opened outside wall, then hang drywall on the walls.
- Paid: Drywall crew
- About 8–12 h
- After step 4
- Step 6 can't start until this step is done.
- Fixes #6
6
Step 6: Hang the new ceiling
Moisture-resistant drywall on the ceiling, then tape and mud.
- Paid: Drywall crew
- About 8–12 h
- After step 5
- Step 8 can't start until this step is done.
- Fixes #2, #3
7
Step 7: Reset the fireplace front
Brace, re-mortar and glue the cracked facade back to the surround.
- Paid: Mason
- About 2–4 h
- Fixes #5
8
Step 8: Prime, paint and trim
Stain-blocking primer, two coats, and new window trim.
- Volunteer
- About 8–12 h
- After step 6
- Fixes #3, #6

Put the steps on a calendar

Back to back on weekdays, 9 to 5, from the next workday.

Materials

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Quarter-turn shutoff valve
for #1
1
Drain pipe and fittings (match size on site)
for #4
Measure on site
Moisture-resistant drywall, ceiling
for #2, #3
Measure on site
Stain-blocking primer and ceiling paint
for #3
Measure on site
Insulation for the opened outside wall
for #6
Measure on site
Mortar and construction adhesive
for #5
1 set
Window trim
for #6
1 window

What it might cost

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