What this covers
A whole-home remodel renovates every room at once, often down to the studs. It can change the layout, replace plumbing, electrical and HVAC, add insulation, and install new finishes throughout. A certified company with a general contractor license sequences the trades, pulls permits, and keeps the schedule on your job page.
When to call
- An older home with outdated systems and a layout that no longer works.
- A major loss that already requires most of the home to be rebuilt.
- A purchase that will be renovated before moving in.
What to expect
- Design and scopeLayout, structure, systems and every finish are decided and written into a scope before demolition.
- Demolition and structureFinishes come out, structural changes are made with engineering, and the shell is repaired.
- Systems and insulationPlumbing, electrical and HVAC are replaced or updated by licensed trades, inspected, and the home insulated.
- FinishesDrywall, flooring, kitchen, baths, trim, doors and paint room by room, then a final walk-through.
Get a certified company
Look up a certified company by ZIP code. Every company's license, insurance and trades are verified before it is listed, and placement is never paid.
Questions people ask
Can we stay in the house?
Rarely during a full gut. Most families move out for the heavy phases. The company tells you which phases are livable.
How are changes handled mid-project?
In writing, with the effect on schedule and scope stated before the change is made. Decisions made in the design phase avoid most changes.
Who manages the trades?
The certified company is the general contractor. It schedules electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians and is responsible for the whole job.
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This page describes what the service involves. The company you hire sets the scope, the schedule and the price, and your contract is with that company. We verify credentials and collect reviews from real jobs. We do not guarantee any company's workmanship. Safety steps are general guidance. When in doubt, leave the home and call 911.