Where does whole-home renovations fit your project?
Pick the closest match. Each one shows how we handle that kind of job, then you can go deeper or book a visit.
For homeowners: Whole-Home Renovations
Scoped room by room, with the rest of the home kept usable during the work.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For condo owners: Whole-Home Renovations
Planned around the building rules, the board approval and the access schedule.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For commercial spaces: Whole-Home Renovations
Scheduled around the business, with the trades working in order and the site kept safe.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For rental properties: Whole-Home Renovations
Planned for durability and a fast turnaround between tenants.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For custom homes: Whole-Home Renovations
Built into the full new-build plan, with one lead from the first drawing to handover.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
Whole-Home Renovations
Renovate the whole house in one planned project, room by room, with one team and one schedule.
What it is
A whole-home renovation updates every main area of the house in one project. It is planned as a single scope, so the trades, materials and inspections are coordinated instead of booked room by room.
It suits homes that need the layout, finishes and systems brought up together, and it avoids the cost of opening the same walls twice.
How it works
- Assess the houseWe walk every floor and check the structure, systems and envelope before any plan is set.
- Plan the scopeYou get a room-by-room scope, the decisions that matter and a timeline.
- Phase the buildThe work is staged so you can keep living in the home where possible.
- HandoverA final walkthrough, the documents and a plan for the systems.
What we look at
Layout
Walls, openings and flow changed where they make the home work better.
Systems
Electrical, plumbing and HVAC updated while the walls are open.
Finishes
Floors, paint, trim and fixtures planned as one finish package.
Decision 1: Where whole-home renovation is used
A whole-home renovation updates every main area of the house in one planned project. It suits homes that need the layout, finishes and systems brought up together.
| Home | What it usually covers | What matters most |
|---|---|---|
| Older house | Layout, systems, finishes, envelope | Structure and hidden moisture |
| Family home needing more space | Layout changes, additions, finishes | Phasing around the family |
| Investment property | Finishes, systems, durability | Cost and turnaround |
Our pick: Plan the whole house as one system. Systems, structure and finishes depend on each other.
Decision 2: Assessment and the starting point
The whole house is assessed before the scope is set. The structure, moisture, systems and envelope show what must be fixed first.
| Element | What is checked |
|---|---|
| Structure | Load path, movement, damage |
| Moisture and envelope | Water entry and hidden moisture |
| Systems | Electrical, plumbing, HVAC capacity and condition |
Our pick: Assess before the scope. The hidden conditions set the order of the work.
Decision 3: Layout and flow
The layout is designed around how the house is used. Walls, openings and circulation are decided before the finishes, because the finishes follow the layout.
| Layout choice | Effect |
|---|---|
| Open the main floor | More light and flow, structural work |
| Move kitchen or bathroom | Plumbing and venting changes |
| Add rooms or storage | Framing and finishes |
Our pick: Design the layout first. Finishes chosen before the layout are rarely right.
Decision 4: Systems upgrade
Electrical, plumbing and HVAC are upgraded while the walls are open. Capacity for the new layout is set once, not patched later.
| System | Upgrade |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Panel and circuits sized to the layout |
| Plumbing | Supply and drain to the new fixtures |
| HVAC | Sized and ducted to the new layout |
Our pick: Upgrade the systems when the walls are open. It is far cheaper than opening them again.
Decision 5: Envelope and moisture control
The envelope is repaired and insulated as part of the renovation. Water entry is stopped before the finishes go on.
| Element | Action |
|---|---|
| Windows and doors | Replaced where failing, flashed correctly |
| Insulation and air sealing | Improved while walls are open |
| Ventilation | Planned with the new air barrier |
Our pick: Fix the envelope before the finishes. A finished house with a leaking envelope is a wasted renovation.
Decision 6: Phasing and living in the house
The renovation is phased so the house stays usable. The phases are planned with the trades and the household.
| Phase | Typical work |
|---|---|
| Phase one | Structure, systems, envelope |
| Phase two | Walls, insulation, drywall |
| Phase three | Finishes, fixtures, final clean |
Our pick: Phase the work so the house can be lived in. The plan is written before the first wall opens.
Decision 7: Permits and inspections
A whole-home renovation usually needs permits for structure, plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Each is inspected before it is covered.
| Work | Approval |
|---|---|
| Structural changes | Engineering and permit |
| Plumbing and electrical | Trade permits and inspections |
| HVAC | Permit and inspection |
Our pick: Plan the permits into the schedule from the start. Inspections set the pace of the work.
Decision 8: Finishes and the final result
Finishes are chosen as a package, so the floors, paint, trim and fixtures work together. The package is decided before the finish stage starts.
| Finish | Decided by |
|---|---|
| Floors | Style, wear and the room use |
| Paint and trim | Light and the look of the house |
| Fixtures | Function and the finish package |
Our pick: Decide the finish package before the finish stage. Mixed choices made late do not match.
Decision 9: Handover and house file
At handover the owner gets the walkthrough, the documents and a maintenance plan. The house file keeps the record of every system and finish.
| Document | Use |
|---|---|
| Permit and inspection records | Proof the work was approved |
| Product and warranty records | Care and claims |
| Maintenance plan | Keeps the house working |
Our pick: Hand over the full house file. It is what the next owner and the next trade need.
Questions
Can we live in the house during the work?
Often yes, with planning. We will talk through the phasing and what daily life looks like.
Why do a whole-home project instead of room by room?
Work done together avoids opening the same walls twice and keeps the finishes consistent.
How long does it take?
It depends on the scope. We give a timeline once the plan is agreed.
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