From the Field — Ep 5
Outdoor Utility Planning
This is the highest-leverage window in any renovation: the period when trenches are open, conduit is cheap, and adding a utility run costs a few hundred dollars. After the concrete is poured, the same run costs thousands. Work through this checklist before your foundation forms are set.
The cost curve is not linear
Running conduit before the pour: ~$200–$500. Coring through finished concrete and patching: $2,000–$8,000+. Missing this window is one of the most expensive mistakes in outdoor renovation.
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