Whole-Home Remodeling in San Diego
A complete renovation that transforms your entire living space, designed around how you actually live, built with quality that lasts.
What It Costs and Why
Typical Range
$150,000 – $300,000+
Timeline
3 – 6 Months
Design + Permits
4 – 8 Weeks
Top Cost Drivers
- •Square footage and number of rooms
- •Structural changes (walls, roof lines)
- •Kitchen and bathroom count/quality
- •Electrical and plumbing overhauls
- •Flooring, cabinetry, and finish level
- •Permit requirements and code upgrades
Common Surprises
Outdated wiring or plumbing that doesn't meet current code, hidden water damage or mold behind walls, structural issues in older San Diego homes (especially those built before 1980), and slab foundation complications common throughout the county.
Who This Is For
A whole-home remodel makes sense when individual room updates won't solve the underlying issues. When the layout doesn't work, the systems are outdated, or the home no longer fits how your family lives.
This is also the right path if you've purchased a home that needs significant updating, or if you're choosing to renovate rather than move in San Diego's competitive real estate market.
Our whole-home remodels are for homeowners who value quality over speed, want a defined process with clear communication, and understand that doing it right means doing it once.
What's Included
- Design and space planning
- All permits and inspections
- Demolition and haul-away
- Structural modifications
- Complete electrical and plumbing
- HVAC modifications or replacement
- Drywall, texture, and paint
- Flooring throughout
- Cabinetry and countertops
- Fixtures and hardware
- Daily cleanup and final deep clean
- 2-year craftsmanship warranty
What's Typically Not Included
We list exclusions clearly in every proposal so there are no surprises:
- •Furniture, appliances, and decor (unless specified)
- •Landscaping and exterior work
- •Solar panel installation
- •Hazardous material abatement (asbestos, lead)
- •Temporary housing during construction
- •Work outside the agreed scope without a change order
Frequently Asked Questions
Most whole-home remodels in San Diego fall between $150,000 and $300,000+, depending on the size of the home, scope of work, material quality, and whether structural changes are involved. Homes over 2,500 sq ft or those requiring significant structural work typically land at the higher end.
A typical whole-home remodel takes 3 to 6 months from construction start. The design and permitting phase adds another 4 to 8 weeks before that. Projects involving additions or structural changes can take longer.
It depends on the scope. For most whole-home remodels, we recommend arranging alternative housing for at least part of the project, particularly during demolition and any work involving plumbing or electrical systems. We can phase the work to keep portions of the home livable when possible.
Yes. Most whole-home remodels require building permits from the City of San Diego Development Services Department. We handle the entire permit process, including plan submission, coordination with inspectors, and compliance with current California energy codes.
Our whole-home remodels typically include design services, all labor and materials, permitting, demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC modifications, drywall, flooring, painting, cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, and final cleanup. We provide a detailed line-item proposal so you know exactly what is and is not included.
When we discover something unexpected (outdated wiring, hidden water damage, structural issues), we stop, document the issue with photos, and present your options with costs before proceeding. Nothing changes without a written change order that you approve.
Thinking About a Whole-Home Remodel?
Schedule a free consultation. We'll walk your home, discuss your goals, and give you a realistic picture of scope, timeline, and cost.