What do YOU mean by "gut reno"?

Question

I hear a lot of people talking on podcasts and YouTube videos about gut renovations, but it has become clear that not everybody means the same thing. Some people seem to be referring more to cosmetic things like paint, flooring and windows, while others mean tearing everything down to the studs and replacing all the electrical and plumbing...basically replacing everything but the foundation and the framing.

When you say "gut reno" what do you think they mean?

Katelyn Andrews · Answer

To me, gut Reno means everything on the inside completely redone. This could or could not mean all electrical/plumbing redone.

Michael Weis · Answer

Appreciate all these responses. So basically, when people who use the term are not talking about taking everything down to the studs, they're misusing the term. Thanks.

Ezra Henderson · Answer

Same, around here a “gut” always means tearing everything out of the inside of the house, including the drywall/plaster down to the studs.

Owen Dashner · Answer

Same as above - taking it down to the studs.  Electrical and plumbing may or may not be involved.

Melissa S Vrobel · Answer

Taking down walls or down to the studs.  May include new electrical and plumbing but not always.

Dell J. · Answer

when I hear gut reno I think touching everything thats not structural.

Kerry Noble Jr · Answer

I would take it as they mean that they are taking it down to the studs

What do YOU mean by "gut reno"?

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