Des Peres homes and this kind of project
A whole-home renovation in Des Peres means working in original ranches and the large new homes replacing them, 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: a mix of mid-century ranches and large homes built since 2000.
A 100-amp service, aging drains and original ducts are renewed while the plan is opened up.
What we find inside Des Peres homes
In original houses, whole-floor renovation is common. In new ones, work is personalization: built-ins, millwork and upgraded baths.
Houses of this age in Des Peres 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
A Des Peres whole-home renovation with us covers assessment, master planning, design, engineering, permits, demolition, structural changes, mechanical system upgrades, insulation, drywall, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, trim, paint and exterior work as required.
We take on whole-home renovation work in and around neighborhoods off Manchester, Ballas and Dougherty Ferry roads.
What we watch for
Depending on when it was built, a Des Peres home may have an undersized electrical service, aging supply piping or original ductwork that never balanced properly. We inspect all three before design begins.
Des Peres properties tend to be lots where coverage limits are a real constraint, and that affects how we stage materials, where every trade, sequenced by one project lead park and how debris leaves the site.
Permits and approvals in Des Peres
In Des Peres, a whole-home renovation is reviewed by the City of Des Peres. What follows is full plan review and staged inspections.
Since this work shows from outside, also plan on lot-coverage and height limits. We prepare that submittal alongside the permit.
Schedule and getting to you
Most Des Peres clients see three to eight months of construction for a whole-home renovation.
Des Peres sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 to I-270 south, about 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 Des Peres; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Des Peres
We price whole-home renovation in Des Peres from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Finish level and the amount of custom millwork.
- Extent of system upgrades to electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
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 Des Peres page.
Whole-Home Renovation in Des Peres: common questions
How long does a whole-home renovation take in Des Peres?
Three to eight months of construction following two to four months of design and permitting. For Des Peres 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 Des Peres?
Possibly. In Des Peres you may be dealing with lot-coverage and height limits. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
How do you handle surprises in old houses?
We investigate before pricing, carry a stated contingency and document any discovery with photos and a written change order before proceeding.
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