Whole home remodeling
Whole Home Remodeling Services
A whole home remodel is one big project, not five small ones. We plan the sequence, price it honestly on paper before demo, and run every room and trade under one contract.
A whole home remodel is won or lost before demo. Sequence the work wrong and you pay to redo things; sequence it right and the trades never trip over each other. The planning, the phasing, and an honest number for what an older home hides are the parts a specialist gets right the first time.
Why choose us
Why choose us for your whole home remodel
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The number is settled before demo day
At whole-house scale, a vague scope is where budgets truly explode. We itemize the entire project, put real allowances against every selection, and lock it before demo. That is the difference between an estimate and a guess you are asked to sign, and it is why our projects hold their number.
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Phasing that keeps trades from tripping over each other
A whole home remodel is one big project where the order of the work matters as much as the work. We sequence structural, rough-ins, inspections, insulation, and finishes so nothing gets built twice. Sequencing failures cost more than materials, and they never show up on a cheap bid.
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One contract for the whole house
Instead of hiring and refereeing a designer, a general contractor, and a dozen subs who have never met, it is one contract and one point of contact across every room and every trade. You call one number, and the person who answers owns the whole project.
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We plan for what is behind the walls
Old wiring, cast iron drains, a foundation surprise. On a full house you will find some, and a bid that pretends otherwise is a bid that will change. We budget an honest contingency and tell you what we find, rather than papering over it to win the job.
Avoid these
Common whole home remodeling mistakes to avoid
Six failure modes we see over and over on whole-house projects someone else quoted. Most of them are planning and sequencing problems, not construction ones.
The house is priced one room at a time
Quoting room by room hides the shared costs, a panel upgrade, a repipe, the permit, and hides the sequencing. We scope the whole house as one project, so the number and the plan hold together.
The electrical service is never upgraded
A whole-house remodel often outgrows the existing panel and service, and finding that late stalls everything. We assess the panel and service up front and plan the upgrade if the house needs it.
The sequence is made up as they go
Finishes before rough-ins, or floors before the messy trades, means paying to protect or redo them. We sequence the trades and inspections so each step lands in the right order.
Old plumbing and wiring are left in the walls
With the walls open, galvanized supply, cast iron drains, and knob-and-tube are cheap to address and expensive to ignore once closed up. We update the systems while the access is there.
Nobody planned where you would live
A whole house is hard to occupy mid-remodel, and deciding on the fly is stressful and costly. We plan phasing around whether you stay or move out before we start.
Contingency is pretended to be zero
Every older home hides something, so a bid with no contingency is a bid that will change. We budget an honest contingency and show you exactly what it is for.
Quality
What quality whole home remodeling looks like
The finishes get the attention. These are the things that make a whole house sound, efficient, and built as one.
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A sequence that respects the trades
Structural, then rough-ins and inspections, then insulation, then finishes, so nothing gets built twice.
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Electrical service sized for the whole house
Panel and service planned for modern loads across every room, not patched circuit by circuit.
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Plumbing brought up to date
Failing supply and drain lines replaced while the walls are open, not left to leak later.
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Insulation and envelope to current code
Air sealing, insulation, and ventilation that meet Washington energy code and actually lower the bills.
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Structural work done right
Headers, beams, and seismic detailing engineered where walls come out, not improvised on site.
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A cohesive design across rooms
Finishes, flooring, and trim that read as one house, not a series of disconnected projects.
Options
Types of whole home remodels
Most whole-house projects land in one of these. Knowing which you are after is the fastest way to a realistic number.
Level 01
Cosmetic refresh
New finishes throughout, with nothing moved. The fastest whole-house update.
- Paint, flooring, and fixtures
- Kitchen and bath updates in place
- No walls moved
- No systems replaced
What moves the price: how many rooms are involved and the finish tier.
Level 02
Reconfigure and update
Layout changes in key areas plus systems brought up to date.
- Some walls moved
- Kitchen and baths reworked
- Electrical and plumbing updated
- New flooring throughout
What moves the price: how much moves and which systems get upgraded.
Level 03
Full gut renovation
Down to the studs across the house, replanned and rebuilt as one.
- Structural changes
- Full repipe and rewire
- New systems and insulation
- Permits and multiple inspections
What moves the price: structural scope, systems replacement, and permit load.
Permits & code
Whole home remodeling permits and code in Washington
A whole-house project here is shaped by the code, the housing stock, and a permit counter with several inspections along the way.
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Washington energy code and the envelope
Opening walls triggers insulation, air-sealing, and ventilation requirements. We build to current code, which also means a tighter, cheaper-to-run house.
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Older homes and hidden systems
Much of the housing we work in has old wiring, plumbing, and sometimes materials that need careful handling. We plan for what a full gut usually uncovers.
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Permits and multiple inspections
Whole-house scope means a larger permit and several inspections along the way. We pull it and manage the schedule so the project keeps moving.
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Seismic and structural
Removing walls or changing the structure in this region means engineering and seismic detailing. We plan it in rather than discover it after demo.
Service areas
Whole home remodeling by city
Permit offices, timelines, and local pricing change by city. Pick yours for the details that apply to your home.
FAQ
Whole home remodeling FAQs
How do you keep a whole-house budget under control?
By scoping the entire house as one project, itemizing it, putting real allowances on selections, and budgeting an honest contingency for what an older home hides. The plan and the number are set before demo, so change orders come from genuine surprises, not optimistic math.
Can I live in my home during a whole home remodel?
Sometimes, with phasing, and sometimes it is cheaper and faster to move out for part of it. We plan that with you up front, because deciding mid-project is stressful and expensive.
How long does a whole home remodel take?
Longer than a single room, and it depends on scope, permits, and what we find once walls are open. We put a phased timeline in writing and flag the real risks. TKTK typical ranges by level.
Do I need permits for a whole home remodel?
Almost always, and usually several inspections along the way. We pull the permit and manage the process. Specifics vary by city, so check your city page.
Will you find surprises once the walls are open?
In an older home, usually yes, old wiring, plumbing, or a structural issue. That is why we budget a real contingency and tell you what we find, rather than hiding it in a change order.
What does a whole home remodel cost?
It depends on the level and your city, so we price against your real scope and local conditions rather than a national average. See your city page for local ranges, or send the form for a free written estimate. TKTK local cost bands by city.
Ready when you are
Get a free whole home remodel estimate
Tell us what you are planning and we will call within one business day, walk the house, and put a written estimate together, itemized, phased, with an honest contingency and no pressure to sign.