Full Home Remodeling
A full home remodel updates most of the house in one project, usually the kitchen and several bathrooms along with the spaces around them. One team handles the design, the permits and the build, so every room is planned together and finished to the same standard.
Serving San Diego, Orange & Riverside counties. CA License #990054.
When a full remodel makes sense
- The house no longer fits how you live, and updating one room at a time would not fix it.
- Things are failing: leaking showers, worn-out plumbing, or finishes that have reached the end of their life.
- You bought a house that needs work and want it done once, before you settle in.
- Earlier work by another contractor needs to be corrected. Many of our projects start by removing and redoing work that was not built right.
Timeline
Most full home remodels take three to six months from start of construction to completion. Planning and design come before that and depend on how quickly selections are made. Material availability sets the start date, which is why we finalize selections and order materials before demolition begins.
Budget
Budget is the first question nearly every customer asks. Online estimates for California projects are almost always low, so we give you a written proposal after a free on-site visit, built to include as much of the complete job as possible.
We price the full scope up front. A lower bid that grows once the walls are open does not end up being the lower price, and a realistic number at the start is what keeps a large project on track.
Recent project
Whole-home remodel in Escondido
The homeowners met with us six or seven times before signing, which gave us time to settle every selection in advance. The project was scheduled for six months and finished in four and a half, within the agreed budget.
A year later the same homeowners hired us again to build an addition and an ADU on the property.
How a project works
- Step 1
Free on-site visit
We look at the space, take photos and measurements, and talk through what you want. There is no charge.
- Step 2
Initial proposal
A written quote that includes as much of the complete job as possible, so you see a realistic total early.
- Step 3
Design meeting
You meet with us at the San Marcos Design Center to choose layouts, materials, colors and finishes.
- Step 4
Final proposal
An updated proposal based on your selections. We refine it with you until it is right.
- Step 5
Materials and scheduling
Materials are ordered once the contract is signed. Their availability sets the start date.
- Step 6
Construction
Demolition, then the build, through to the final walkthrough.
Warranty
- Workmanship: lifetime. If our installation was done wrong, we fix it.
- Waterproofing and structural work: 10 years.
- Products and fixtures: we honor the manufacturer warranty, file the claim for you, and install the replacement parts.
- Inspection visits for our customers are free.
Permits
If your project needs a permit, the proposal includes it: drawings, architect and engineer site visits, plan corrections, city fees, and our follow-up with the city until the permit is issued.
Common questions
- How long does a full home remodel take?
- Typically three to six months of construction, depending on the size of the house and the scope of work.
- Can we live in the house during the remodel?
- It depends on the scope and which rooms are affected at the same time. We plan the sequence of work with you during the proposal stage.
- How much does a full home remodel cost?
- It depends on the size of the house, the rooms included and the materials you choose. After a free on-site visit we give you a written proposal that covers the complete job.
Home Additions & ADUs
Add square footage: bedrooms, an office, bathrooms, or a separate ADU.
Kitchen Design & Build
Layout, materials and construction, with an optional design package.
Bathroom Design & Build
Showers, tubs and full bathrooms built for daily use and easy upkeep.
Start with a free on-site visit
We look at the space, take measurements, and follow up with a written proposal.