Our Services
Whole-Home Renovation
Complete transformations. Reimagined from the foundation up.
The Big Picture
Renovation vs. Remodel — We Do Both
There is a meaningful difference between remodeling a room and renovating an entire home. A remodel rethinks one space. A whole-home renovation rethinks the relationship between every space — how rooms connect, how light travels through the floor plan, how the mechanical systems behind the walls serve the life being lived in front of them.
This is the most complex work we do, and it is the work we are best known for. A whole-home renovation requires a team that can think architecturally, manage structural engineering, coordinate a dozen trades, and keep a homeowner sane through what is inevitably a months-long process. We have been doing exactly that across the Gallatin Valley since 2012.
Our approach is holistic from day one. Before we open a single wall, we assess the home's structure, insulation, electrical capacity, plumbing condition, and energy performance. That diagnostic phase often reveals opportunities — a load-bearing wall that can be replaced with a steel beam to open the main floor, ductwork that can be rerouted to gain a closet, a roofline that can accept a dormer to double the usable square footage of an attic. The best whole-home renovations are not just cosmetic. They unlock potential that was always hidden inside the existing structure.
Comprehensive
Scope of Work
A whole-home renovation touches every system and surface. Here is what falls under our umbrella.
Structural Changes
Load-bearing wall removal, beam installation, foundation repair, and seismic retrofitting for older Montana homes.
Room Additions
Primary suites, home offices, mudrooms, and bump-outs designed to integrate seamlessly with the original structure.
Floor Plan Reconfiguration
Open-concept conversions, staircase relocations, and circulation improvements that change how a home feels entirely.
Full Interior Redesign
Unified material palette across every room — flooring, millwork, paint, hardware, and lighting selected as a cohesive system.
Mechanical Systems
HVAC replacement, electrical panel upgrades, plumbing re-pipes, and fire suppression. The invisible infrastructure that makes a home perform.
Energy Efficiency
Spray-foam insulation, triple-pane windows, heat-pump systems, and energy audits that cut heating costs by 30–50% in Montana winters.
Smart Home Integration
Pre-wired for automation — lighting scenes, motorized shades, whole-home audio, security, and climate zones all managed from one system.
Timeline
What to Expect: 4–8 Months
A typical whole-home renovation follows this cadence. Exact durations depend on scope, permits, and weather — but the sequence stays the same.
Planning
4–6 weeks
Site assessment, design development, material selection
Permits
2–4 weeks
Gallatin County review, structural engineering sign-off
Demo
1–2 weeks
Selective demolition, hazmat abatement if needed
Structural
4–8 weeks
Framing, beams, subfloor, roof work, additions
Systems
2–4 weeks
HVAC, electrical, plumbing rough-in, insulation
Finishes
4–6 weeks
Drywall, paint, tile, cabinetry, flooring, fixtures
Punch List
1–2 weeks
Final details, walkthrough, warranty handoff
The Proof
See the Transformation
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Investment
What to Expect
Whole-home renovations are the largest investment most homeowners will make outside of the original purchase. We treat that responsibility seriously.
Renovation
$150K – $300K
Full interior overhaul within the existing footprint. New kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, systems, and finishes throughout.
Addition + Renovation
$250K – $500K+
Everything above, plus new square footage — primary suites, great rooms, garages, or second-story additions.
Historic Restoration
Custom Quote
Period-sensitive restoration with modern systems hidden behind original character. Unique to every property.
The scope defines the investment — let us talk about your vision. Every consultation is free, and we always provide a detailed proposal before work begins.
Transform Your
Entire Home
A whole-home renovation is the most ambitious project we take on — and the most rewarding. It starts with a walk through your home and an honest conversation about what it could become.