Common condo projects
- Kitchen updates with new cabinets, counters and appliances.
- Bathroom remodels, including tub-to-shower conversions.
- New flooring with sound-reducing underlayment.
- Opening a kitchen wall, where the building structure allows it.
- Lighting, paint, doors and built-in storage.
What makes condo remodeling different
Association approval
Under Arizona’s Condominium Act, a unit owner may make interior improvements that do not impair the building’s structure or mechanical systems, but may not change the exterior appearance of a unit or common elements without the association’s written permission. Most associations also require an application before work starts. See A.R.S. 33-1221.
Sound between units
Hard flooring is a common source of neighbor complaints. Many associations set requirements for underlayment. Arizona law was amended in 2024 to address interior changes that may disturb adjacent units when the owner installs materials that reduce the disturbance. We plan underlayment and products to meet your association’s rules.
Shared plumbing and walls
Drain stacks, sprinkler lines and fire-rated walls often belong to the building. Moving a sink or toilet may be limited by where shared lines run.
Access and logistics
Elevator reservations, parking for crews, material deliveries, dumpster placement and quiet hours all need planning. We coordinate with your property manager before work begins.
Water shut-offs
Some buildings require advance notice to shut off water to a stack, which affects neighbors. Scheduling these early keeps the project moving.
Permits
City permit rules still apply inside a condo. In Scottsdale, moving walls and adding plumbing or electrical needs a permit. Cabinets, counters and flooring generally do not. See the city’s home improvement page.
Our guide, what to consider before remodeling a Scottsdale condo, covers HOA documents and questions to ask.
