Start2Finish Progress — Brady House (Alexandria)

Full-house renovation led by Start2Finish Contracting at Brady’s mini mansion in Alexandria — all floors, paint, devices, plates, fixtures, and dimmers now brought to a clean, finished state.

🏗️ Owner: Start2Finish · Lead: Diante “Boo Brady” Calvert · You on-site as Start2Finish team
Overall Project Status
100% complete (Start2Finish electrical finish)
Floors, paint, devices, plates, fixtures, dimmers done
  • ✔ All floors replaced — no carpet in any bathroom or living area.
  • ✔ All walls painted throughout the house.
  • ✔ Exterior brick painted white.
  • ✔ Whole-house devices swapped to new spec (switches, receptacles, plates, fixtures, dimmers).

Start2Finish is the full-house contractor — from demo to finish — not patch work.

Electrical Finish Summary
Wall plates, fixtures, canless, dimmers — wrapped up
Field work complete
Item Completed
Single-gang wall plates 16 installed (final finish count)
4-gang plates 1 installed
3-gang plates 1 installed
Standard dome fixtures swapped 5 total (kitchen, laundry, baths, master closet)
Existing cans → canless recessed 4 cans in master area converted to canless
Dimmer switches installed 3 (living lane, hall lane, master lane)

House is now ready for lender photos, appraisal visits, and Start2Finish portfolio use — no loose ends in the electrical finish scope.

Working Rule
Quality over speed — every pass counts

Electric will kill you if you rush. This job was brought to completion with controlled, consistent work — clean terminations, straight plates, level fixtures, and documented counts.

Room-by-Room Summary (Brady House)

Final state by area — written so you can drop this into a lender packet or Start2Finish one-pager without edits.

Area Electrical Work Status
Master Bedroom Devices swapped to new spec, ceiling fan installed and running, plates installed, and dimmer set for the master lane. Room reads as fully finished and lender-ready. Done
Bedroom 2 Sockets and switches previously completed; now fully finished with matching plates and clean screw lines. Ready for photos and future staging. Done
Living Room All outlets changed, 4-gang switch bank completed, final plate installed, and dimmer set for the living room lane. Living room lighting now has smooth control and a clean wall presentation. Done
Kitchen Plugs and switch banks updated, kitchen dome light swapped, and plates installed. GFCI / sink-side locations verified and tightened during final tester pass. Done
Laundry / Washroom Devices changed, laundry light swapped, and plates installed. Tester pass completed so outlets read clean before machines move back in. Done
Half Bath (by Kitchen) Light switch and plug previously upgraded, hall light by half bath changed, and plates installed. Wet area now reads as finished from door to mirror. Done
Full Bathrooms Both full baths now have upgraded lights and matching plates. Master bathroom domes replaced, cans converted to canless per Brady’s request, with dimmer control tied into the master lane. Done
Master Closet Dome fixture swapped and plates installed. Closet reads bright and even when doors open — no unfinished devices. Done
Hallways Multiple 3-ways and standard switches upgraded, hall light near half bath swapped, and dimmer added in the selected hall location. Plates installed with screws lined one direction. Done

Exact circuit / room codes (LR, KIT, HALL, MBR) can be mirrored on the Start2Finish box map and pull-map pages when you need full panel labeling.

Final Field Log — Brady House

Completion notes for your records and any bank / lender documentation.

  • ✔ All previously identified wall plates installed: 16 single-gang, (1) 4-gang, (1) 3-gang.
  • ✔ Five standard dome fixtures swapped out for new, matching interior lights.
  • ✔ Four existing cans in the master area converted to modern canless recessed fixtures.
  • ✔ Three dimmer switches installed and tested (living lane, hall lane, master lane).
  • ✔ Final walkthrough with tester — devices tightened, no loose plates, no exposed gaps.
  • ✔ House is now in “photo-ready” condition for lender packets and Start2Finish marketing.

This log is written in completion language so you can clip it straight into Start2Finish files, emails, or one-pagers without changes.

Photo Slots — Brady House (Lender & Portfolio)

Checklist for photos and clips that show Start2Finish quality.

Exterior — Front Elevation

Wide shot or clip showing fresh white brick and entry.

Living Room — Switch Bank + Light

4-gang plus dimmer, finished plates, and room lit.

Kitchen & Laundry

New fixtures and plates — one wide shot each.

Bathrooms & Master Closet

Show upgraded fixtures, canless lights, and clean plates around wet areas.

Device Wall — Plates & Screws

Tight shot of wall plates with screws perfectly aligned.

Start2Finish Presence

Brady on-site shot or clip — “Start2Finish — we do work that lasts.”

Suggested filename format:
BRADY-LR-4GANG_AFTER_20251206.jpg · BRADY-KITCHEN-LIGHT_AFTER_20251206.jpg

Last updated: 2025-12-06 Context: Electrical finish scope completed at Brady’s Alexandria house — Start2Finish file can be marked as finished and moved into lender / portfolio lane.