Ballwin homes and this kind of project
A whole-home renovation in Ballwin means working in 1960s to 1980s ranches, split-levels and two-stories, so on our first visit we look at structure, wiring, plumbing, HVAC and the building envelope, before any finishes are discussed.
The housing stock here: 1960s to 1980s ranches, split-levels and two-stories.
A 100-amp service, aging drains and original ducts are renewed while the plan is opened up.
What we find inside Ballwin homes
Galley and closed U-shaped kitchens, original tiled baths on mortar beds and less electrical capacity than modern life wants. We upgrade services alongside the remodel.
Houses of this age in Ballwin frequently have 100-amp electrical service, aging drain lines and original ductwork. A whole-home renovation lets us renew all of it at once while opening the floor plan.
What is included
For Ballwin clients who remain in the house, we build a phased plan with a protected clean zone, a temporary kitchen and a schedule showing which rooms are out of service and when.
We take on whole-home renovation work in and around neighborhoods off Manchester, Clayton and Kehrs Mill roads.
What we watch for
Opening up floor plans in Ballwin two-story homes nearly always involves a bearing wall. Engineering, beam sizing and the load path to the foundation are built into our early budget figures.
Working on comfortable lots under mature trees, as we do in Ballwin, we plan access for every trade, sequenced by one project lead before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Ballwin
In Ballwin, a whole-home renovation is reviewed by the City of Ballwin. What follows is full plan review and staged inspections.
Exterior work in Ballwin can also involve subdivision indentures dating back decades, and we put that package together for you.
Schedule and getting to you
Most Ballwin clients see three to eight months of construction for a whole-home renovation.
Ballwin sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 to Clarkson Road, around forty minutes. We group trade visits and deliveries carefully for projects at that distance, and we take them on when the scope justifies a dedicated crew.
What our whole-home renovation looks like
Photographs from jobs we have built. We do not label photographs by town, so these may or may not be near Ballwin; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Ballwin
We price whole-home renovation in Ballwin from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Extent of system upgrades to electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
- Structural changes for open plans.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main whole-home renovation page. More about the area is on our Ballwin page.
Whole-Home Renovation in Ballwin: common questions
How long does a whole-home renovation take in Ballwin?
Three to eight months of construction following two to four months of design and permitting. For Ballwin we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a whole-home renovation in Ballwin?
Possibly. In Ballwin you may be dealing with subdivision indentures dating back decades. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
Renovate or tear down and rebuild?
If the foundation and framing are sound and the layout can be adapted, renovation is usually less expensive and keeps your setbacks and mature lot. We give you an honest comparison.