Ladue homes and this kind of project
A whole-home renovation in Ladue means working in architect-designed houses from the 1920s to 1950s and newer estates, 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: architect-designed homes from the 1920s to 1950s, mid-century ranches and new estates on large lots.
Systems first: old wiring, galvanized pipe and thin insulation, all renewed while saving floors, trim and plaster.
What we find inside Ladue homes
Plaster repair, matching historic trim profiles, integrating modern kitchens into traditional plans, and rewiring. It is slow, careful work and is priced accordingly.
A whole-house renovation of an older Ladue home starts with the systems: knob-and-tube or cloth wiring, galvanized pipe, gravity-era ductwork and little insulation. We sequence that work so original floors, trim and plaster survive it.
What is included
A Ladue 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 lanes off Ladue, Warson and Litzsinger roads.
What we watch for
Opening up floor plans in Ladue 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.
Ladue properties tend to be large lots on winding private lanes, 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 Ladue
Ladue's building department is where we file for a whole-home renovation in Ladue, and the job will see full plan review and staged inspections.
Exterior work in Ladue can also involve a thorough architectural review board, and we put that package together for you.
Schedule and getting to you
Plan on three to eight months of site work for a whole-home renovation in Ladue, once permits and materials are in hand.
Ladue sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 east past Lindbergh, a little over forty minutes in normal traffic. 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 Ladue; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Ladue
We price whole-home renovation in Ladue from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Number of kitchens and bathrooms included.
- Finish level and the amount of custom millwork.
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 Ladue page.
Whole-Home Renovation in Ladue: common questions
How long does a whole-home renovation take in Ladue?
Three to eight months of construction following two to four months of design and permitting. For Ladue 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 Ladue?
Possibly. In Ladue you may be dealing with a thorough architectural review board. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
Can we do it in phases over several years?
Yes. We build the master plan first so that early phases never have to be undone by later ones.
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