10/09/2026
The most expensive line in a build-out is the one nobody priced.
It's almost never the finishes. It's what's above the ceiling and behind the walls.
Electrical. The panel is 100 amps and your equipment needs 200. That's a service upgrade, and in some buildings it's a conversation with the utility, not just an electrician.
Plumbing. Your use needs a second restroom, a mop sink, or a grease interceptor, and the nearest drain line is on the other side of the slab.
Mechanical. The suite has one small HVAC unit and no path for a kitchen hood or the ventilation your occupancy requires.
None of this shows up in a landlord's marketing flyer. All of it shows up in the bid, after you've signed.
The Pre-Lease Space Check exists so you see it before. We look at the space with a builder's eyes, put the real scope in writing in 3 business days, and if you hire us for the build-out, the fee comes off the price.
Free 30-minute video consult to start: https://spacecheck.allcoveredbysonny.com
Tre' Tucker, Owner
Sonny's Renovations LLC | Design-Build | DC & MD licensed