Complete Remodeling

Renovating an entire house stands out as one of the most fulfilling home improvement endeavors, although it may seem daunting at times. This comprehensive project involves tasks such as demolishing walls, rearranging rooms, expanding square footage, and implementing stylistic changes, demanding a well-defined vision for the desired outcome. Without meticulous planning and thoughtful design, the process may become prolonged and more expensive than anticipated. Yet, when executed with precision, a complete home remodel has the potential to turn the entire living space into a harmonious blend of functionality and beauty—a realization of one’s dream home.

Families in Los Angeles and Orange counties who take pleasure in their home and value quality time together can experience the advantages of a significant home renovation. By incorporating a comprehensive design that encompasses the entire house, it becomes feasible to ensure seamless coordination and integration among all rooms. This approach optimizes each space both in terms of design aesthetics and functionality.

Given the recent shelter-in-place directives, prioritizing remodeling might be at the forefront of your shopping desires. Adapting your living space to cater to both present and future requirements enhances the overall home experience for the entire family. This includes creating dedicated areas for work, schooling, and multi-functional spaces with structured schedules, imbuing new significance into family time. Collaborating with a skilled design-build team offers the expertise and tools needed to assist you in crafting a home that seamlessly combines functionality and aesthetics. This becomes particularly essential as we find ourselves spending significantly more time at home in both work and family life compared to previous times.

Beyond improving the day-to-day experience for your family, comprehensive home remodeling proves to be a valuable investment in the overall market value of your residence. Thoughtfully planned with the future occupants in consideration, the refurbished home becomes increasingly attractive to prospective buyers, extending its appeal beyond the current homeowner.

Planning a Whole House Remodeling Project

Embarking on a comprehensive home remodeling endeavor can be overwhelming and intricate. Numerous considerations come into play, such as the scope of the renovation, the overall budget, the potential need for permits, and the selection of appropriate professionals for each stage of the project.

US Home Developers simplifies the process by offering a skilled and professional design-build team that can manage every aspect of your project from initiation to completion. Our comprehensive contract includes design, engineering, and construction services, providing you with a single point of contact and accountability. This enables us to collaborate seamlessly from the outset, ensuring that we tailor the quality, design, and costs to align with both your lifestyle and budget.

Collaborating with a design-build residential remodeling firm offers more benefits beyond just enhanced organization and accountability. It grants us the capability to deliver value engineering by consolidating the expertise of your draftsman, engineer, and designer under one roof. This integrated approach allows us to assess existing architecture and determine the most cost-effective methods for tasks such as relocating walls, adding square footage, and adjusting electrical or plumbing elements. In contrast, when working with a traditional general contractor, your draftsman lacks the immediate access to an engineer or designer for consultation on these aspects, designing solely based on your functional requirements. It’s important to note that the draftsman focuses on the floor plan, leaving interior design choices such as cabinetry, cabinet pulls, cabinet insert options, lighting, countertops, plumbing fixtures, backsplash, paint, and flooring in your hands. Managing these selections may require extensive back-and-forth coordination, emphasizing the convenience of having all remodeling needs addressed within a unified framework.

The design-build residential remodeling approach offers an additional advantage by providing both black and white elevations and 3D color renderings. This allows you to preview the final appearance of your project before investing in materials. These visual aids serve as effective communication tools, aiding clients in visualizing their new space with chosen materials and colors. This process allows clients to make changes without incurring costs, restocking fees, or overages if they decide to alter elements that may not complement each other in the planned remodel. We emphasize the importance of saving money by making adjustments on paper rather than on installation day, as the latter can result in increased costs and delays. Our commitment to managing projects upfront using such tools helps us avoid additional expenses and stay on schedule during the remodeling process.

The black and white elevations and 3D color renderings depicted above showcase a complete renovation of a residence in San Clemente. The project involved adding two new spaces and constructing two double-decker decks at the rear of the house to enhance the client’s ocean view. Additionally, this remodel embraced Universal Design principles and was skillfully planned by one of our certified experts in Aging in Place design.

When you’re prepared to initiate the planning for your comprehensive home remodeling endeavor, reach out to US Home Developers Construction—we’re dedicated to assisting you with all your whole home remodeling requirements. Leveraging our team of dependable and esteemed design and construction experts, coupled with our extensive decades-long experience, we are poised to guide you in confidently transforming your home.

How long does a whole home remodel take?

A comprehensive renovation of an entire home is a time-consuming undertaking, with the duration contingent upon the extent of the remodeling project. The inclusion of structural modifications extends the timeline, and if your home remodel encompasses an expansion, the additional time required depends on whether it involves adding a second floor or expanding the first floor. In either case, excavating the ground to install footings that can bear the additional weight becomes necessary. Vertical expansions generally consume more time than horizontal expansions, and they involve cutting into existing flooring to incorporate the essential structural footings for supporting the newly added second story.

If you're undertaking a non-structural renovation to update your kitchen, wet bar, bathrooms, laundry room, and flooring as part of an overall home remodel, expect the entire project to span six months from the commencement of the design phase. The design process involves weekly meetings with your designer to conceptualize each space, and it may take anywhere from three to six months to complete the design for all areas.

Incorporating an island may appear straightforward at first glance, yet it entails considerations for electrical, potentially gas, and potentially water connections, depending on the features you desire for your island. This is the kind of thoughtful analysis your home designer will guide you through to optimize value engineering and implement the most budget-friendly enhancements to your residence.

Additionally, your designer can assist you in devising a timeline by proposing enhancements that don't require the installation of new plumbing, electrical, or water lines.

Can we remain living in our home during a whole home remodel?

Remaining in your home during a complete home remodel is indeed feasible, and many of our clients have opted for this option. Nevertheless, specific circumstances may necessitate relocation, and it's crucial to place trust in your designer's judgment when they recommend it. Typically, this is done to streamline the process, save costs, and ensure safety by preventing potential accidents.

If staying at home is a top priority for you, communicate this to your designer. They will then provide design suggestions for your entire home remodel that align with your preference. Keep in mind that prioritizing staying at home may impose constraints on other remodeling preferences, requiring you to weigh their importance.

In some cases, families have embraced this period as an opportunity for adventure. For instance, one family chose to live on a rented yacht for two months, turning the renovation phase into a unique experience while their home was transformed into their dream space.

What type of value engineering do you provide when doing a whole home remodel?

As a design-build remodeling firm, we possess a distinctive advantage in having all design and remodeling professionals housed together. This setup facilitates seamless collaboration among the entire team before commencing the project, allowing for in-depth "What if" scenario analysis.

During the design phase, the designer explores various options, and our architect, estimators, and project managers work collaboratively to identify the most cost-effective solution to fulfill your desires. We prioritize recommending affordable alternatives that align with your needs.

Illustrative instances showcase how structural modifications to your home, such as opting for posts instead of beams, can impact both aesthetics and budget. Suggestions may include relocating the kitchen to a different side of the house to minimize the need for extensive wall removal.

By consolidating your entire team under one brand, we ensure heightened visibility and ample opportunities to assess the project before ground is broken. This transparency allows you to fully understand what to expect before committing to the construction agreement. Our goal is to avoid financial surprises, and we take pride in maintaining a change order rate well below the industry average. While the industry typically experiences a 30% change order rate, US Home Developers's average is less than 5%, primarily driven by clients expanding the scope of their project.