Whole-Home Remodels
A whole-home remodel is the kind of project that takes over your year. I run one or two at a time so each gets the attention it needs. Mid-century ramblers, prairie-style houses on the lake, and full gut renovations of homes worth keeping.
What a whole-home remodel can include.
- Full gut renovations and structural reconfiguration
- Second-story additions and roof-raise projects
- Combining the kitchen, dining, and living rooms
- Primary-suite additions and master-bath expansions
- New windows, doors, and exterior siding
- HVAC, plumbing, and electrical brought up to current code
- Insulation and envelope improvements (the unsexy stuff that matters)
- Finished basements and lower-level walkouts
- Sensitive restoration of older homes around Lake Minnetonka
Read: Planning a whole-home remodel in the west metro — the full guide →
How a whole-home remodels project runs.
One person to call from the first walkthrough to the final punch-list. Here’s how a project usually runs.
Walkthrough
I come look. We talk about how you actually live in the house, what isn’t working, and what you love. I take notes, photos, and rough measurements.
Scope & budget
Within a week or two I send a written scope-and-range summary. You see the math. If the numbers don’t fit, I’ll say so before we draw anything.
Drawings & selections
For most remodels I draw plans myself. For larger structural work I bring in an architect I’ve worked with for years. Selections are locked before demo so nothing waits.
Build
I’m on site daily. Same electrician and plumber on every job. Weekly walkthroughs, transparent change orders, two-year workmanship warranty.
Whole-Home Remodels — questions clients ask.
What does a whole-home remodel typically cost?
In 2026, ranges in the western metro run roughly $350–$550 per square foot for mid-range work and $600–$900+ for structural-heavy or high-craft projects. Additions that need new foundation, roof, and mechanical extensions price closer to new-construction rates. I give you a real range after walking the site — not a number from a calculator.
How long does a whole-home remodel take?
Six to nine months on site is typical for most whole-home projects. Add 3–5 months of design and permitting upfront. Larger or structurally complex projects can run 10–14 months on site.
Can we live in the house during construction?
Usually not for the full duration of a whole-home remodel. The HVAC and plumbing get disrupted, and dust travels even with containment. Most clients relocate for 8–14 weeks of peak disruption and return for the finish phase.
Do you handle the design or do I need an architect?
For most remodels that stay within the existing footprint, I can draw the plans and permit set myself. For second-story additions, full gut renovations, and anything with significant structural work, I partner with an architect I’ve built with before. Either way you have one contract and one person to call.
Are you licensed and insured in Minnesota?
Yes — Minnesota Residential Building Contractor License BC804178, full commercial general liability, and workers’ comp on every project.