Define what retained shell means for this house
Identify the structure, stairs, exterior construction and other elements the design retains. Then name the interior finishes, fixed fittings and assessed non-structural assemblies that leave. A phrase such as back to framing is incomplete unless the actual layers and retained elements are specified.
The interior-demolition service is distinct from house demolition. Removing a building and stripping its interior create different starting points for construction.
Illustrative floor-by-floor plan
| Level | Proposed change | Connection to resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Basement | Selected room and finish removal | Retained services and stair approach |
| Main floor | Kitchen removal and assessed room changes | Continuous flooring, ceilings and retained stair |
| Upper floor | Bathroom and bedroom finish renewal | Shared service routes and retained room boundaries |
The example is a planning aid, not a Clearpath project. The designer determines whether the proposed changes are suitable and which structural or building-system work requires separate scope.
Compare complete exposure with retained rooms
One design might remove specified finishes throughout the house for a coordinated rebuild. Another might retain an updated bathroom and front room while changing the rest. The second plan needs explicit retained-room interfaces; it should not use the same blanket note as the first.
The energy-retrofit removal guide helps when access to particular assemblies drives the extent. Keep any investigation, material controls and service preparation agreed before affected removals.
Agree the next construction step
The receiving builder identifies inspections, repairs, new services and reconstruction after strip-out. An exposed interior is not an occupation-ready house. The project team determines access and living arrangements; the removal plan does not promise that residents can stay.
Discuss the whole-house scope with Clearpath, including the floor plans, retained rooms and construction lead. A coordinated enquiry can then describe one house-wide package without losing the differences between its rooms.