Interior Remodeling
Whole-Home Renovations
When several rooms need work, renovating them as one planned project usually costs less and takes less time than tackling them one at a time.
A whole-home renovation might mean reworking the main floor layout, updating every room in a newly purchased house, or bringing an older home up to modern standards. Ironcrest Contracting manages these projects as a single job, with one plan, one schedule and one point of contact.
What a whole-home renovation can include
- Layout changes — removing or relocating walls to open up living spaces, including engineered beams for load-bearing walls.
- Kitchens and bathrooms — full kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling as part of the larger plan.
- Floors, walls and ceilings — consistent flooring through the main living areas, new drywall, ceilings, doors and trim.
- Exterior updates — windows, doors, siding or roofing when the outside of the house needs attention too.
- Coordination of licensed trades — plumbing, electrical and HVAC changes are completed by appropriately licensed trades, scheduled into the overall project.
How the project runs
- Discovery. We walk the house with you, note structural conditions and discuss priorities and budget.
- Scope and phasing. We define what's included and whether the work happens all at once or in phases while you live in the home.
- Drawings, engineering and permits. Structural changes typically need drawings and sometimes an engineer's review before a permit is issued.
- Construction. Demolition, structural work, inspections and finishes, with regular updates so you always know what's happening next.
- Completion. A full walkthrough and punch list before final sign-off.
Good to know before you start
Large renovations in older homes almost always uncover something unexpected, from outdated wiring to past water damage. We recommend setting aside a contingency in your budget, and we price any changes in writing before doing the work. Homes built before the 1990s may contain materials such as asbestos or lead paint, which need testing before they're disturbed.
What affects the cost of whole-home renovations
Whole-home renovation budgets are shaped by scope, structure and finish level. Moving walls, especially load-bearing ones, adds engineering, beams and inspections. The number of kitchens and bathrooms being renovated has a large effect, because those rooms concentrate trades, fixtures and finishes. The age of the house matters: older homes are more likely to need upgrades to framing, insulation or materials found behind walls. Finish selections, from flooring and trim profiles to cabinetry and doors, can move the total significantly. Phasing a project so you can stay in the home can add time and cost compared with completing everything at once. We help you weigh those trade-offs before the work starts.
Whole-Home Renovations questions
Can we live in the house during a whole-home renovation?
Sometimes. Phased projects can keep part of the home usable, but large-scale demolition, flooring and finishing work can make living there impractical for a period. We'll discuss this during planning.
Is it cheaper to renovate everything at once?
Often, yes. Combining work reduces repeated setup, cleanup and trade visits, and lets finishes stay consistent across rooms.
Do you handle the permits?
We prepare and submit permit applications for the work in our scope when required and coordinate inspections through the project.
Where we offer whole-home renovations
We provide whole-home renovations for homeowners in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
Let's build something solid.
Tell us about your project and we'll set up a time to look at it in person. You'll get a clear, written quote before any work begins.