A whole-home remodel is the most transformative — and most complex — residential project there is. Done well, it reconfigures a dated, chopped-up floor plan into the home you actually want, upgrades every system to current code, and resets the home's value for the next 30 years.
ODL Construction manages whole-home remodels as a single, coordinated design–build project: architecture, structural engineering, every trade, permits, and finish, all under one contract and one schedule. That coordination is what keeps a project of this size on budget and on time.
From a full Eichler restoration in Mountain View to a top-to-bottom modernization of a Los Altos ranch or a comprehensive remodel of a Peninsula estate, we scope the work to your goals, your timeline, and the home's resale ceiling.
What's included
- Full floor-plan reconfiguration
- Kitchen and all bathrooms
- Structural changes and additions
- Complete electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades
- New windows, roofing, and exterior
- Title 24 energy compliance and modernization
- Flooring, millwork, and finish throughout
- Full permitting, engineering, and inspections
Our process
- 1
Discovery & planning
We assess the whole house, understand your goals and budget, and develop a phased plan that prioritizes structure, systems, and finish.
- 2
Design & engineering
Architecture, structural engineering, and finish selections come together into a complete, fixed-scope proposal.
- 3
Permits & approvals
We handle the full permit set, Title 24, and any design or historic review.
- 4
Build
Demolition through finish, sequenced trade by trade with rigorous project management and a single point of contact.
- 5
Completion & handoff
Final inspections, a thorough walkthrough, and a documented punch list before handoff.
Whole-Home Remodel cost in the Bay Area
Cosmetic + systems modernization
Kitchen, baths, finishes, and key system upgrades, same footprint.
$250,000 – $450,000
Full gut renovation
Down-to-studs, reconfigured plan, all-new systems, roughly $250–$450/sq ft.
$450,000 – $750,000
Comprehensive remodel + addition
Gut renovation plus significant added square footage and premium finishes.
$750,000 – $1.5M+
Typical Bay Area ranges, not a quote. Whole-home cost scales with square footage, how much structure and system work is involved, and finish level. We provide a detailed fixed proposal after design.
Remodel now, pay monthly. Ask about flexible financing options for your project.
Financing options →Timeline
Whole-home remodels typically run 6–14 months of construction depending on size, plus design and permitting.
Permits & code
Whole-home remodels involve a full permit set — structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical — plus Title 24 energy compliance and, in many cities, design or historic review. We manage the entire process.
Key things to consider
- Live-in vs. move-out: large remodels are usually faster and cleaner if you relocate.
- Structure and systems first — finishes are the visible part but not where the value protection is.
- Older homes reveal surprises at demo; a contingency keeps the project calm.
- Coordinating one design–build team avoids the gaps that blow up multi-vendor projects.
