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The best way to know is by preselecting the finish materials you want for your project and getting 3D rendering of your project. Preselecting the materials will allow our 3D designers to incorporate the exact materials you selected for you project so that the 3D rendering will look identical to the finished project.
A full remodel will typically cost between $100 to $200 per square foot, not including the cost of finish materials and appliances. This per square foot cost is calculated based on the cost of demolition, labor, rough material, insurance cost, and profit margin.
Kitchens and bathroom remodels typically add the most value to a home followed by additions.
It is typically more to build a new house rather than remodel an older house. If you're in the process of purchasing a property and need to get an idea of how much it would cost to remodel the old house, contact us and let us know about your situation. Our project managers would be more than happy to help you out with this.
We have partnerships with vendors to offer our clients better than market pricing for most finish materials but if you find a better price for certain things, you can go with whichever vendor you like best.
It is difficult to give an accurate estimate since each project is unique. The best way to get an idea of how long it would take to remodel your home is having one of our project managers come on site and give you a time and cost estimate. To get an idea of what you can expect, check out our project portfolio and the turn around times.
Yes, the CSLB requires a general contractor attain permit for all projects over $500 or if the deck is 30 in. above the ground.
This will largely depend on the size of the deck. Contact us and tell our staff about your plans then we can schedule a project manager to come out and give you a time and cost estimate.
We calculate the cost based on the labor, materials, and insurance needed.
The best way to know is by preselecting the materials you want for your kitchen and getting 3D rendering of your project. Preselecting the materials and appliances will allow our 3D designers to incorporate the exact materials you selected for you project so that the 3D rendering will look identical to the finished project.
We do it all in-house so you don't have to look any further. From pre-construction design, to engineer plans, and permit acquisition our team provides end-to-end construction services.
You'll get a detailed scope of work that outlines how much your project will cost and how long it will take.
You'll never have to wait on us. Our team is never short handed. So as soon as the city grants us the building permits, we'll start remodeling your home.
Have the peace of mind with our Builder Warranty. If anything goes wrong with our work within 1 year, we'll come back and fix the problem for free.
You'll know exactly what you're going to get. Our team will create 3D renderings modeled after your design ideas which will be used by our team to refer to during the construction stage.
We'll work with your financier so you can break up the project price into affordable monthly payments with construction financing.
One of our project managers will come out to your property to learn more about your project, take measurements, and give you more information on the price and timeline of you remodeling project.
Your estimator will create a proposal for you that includes a scope of work & the cost of your project.
Use the Renofi's loan payment calculator to find the best loan product that fits your needs!
Buy the materials from the vendor you choose or use one of our partners to get contractor pricing.
Our drafting team can create hyper-realistic 3D drafts that will give you a clear idea of how the project will look like when it is finished.
With all the paperwork, designs, and materials taken care of, we can start remodeling your home.
Our project manager will visit your property to take measurements, learn more about the project, and determine if we need an engineer to get involved. At this time, you'll have the chance to talk to your project manager in person and have all your questions answered.
Our estimator will create a proposal for you that includes a scope of work, the total cost of your project, and the duration of the project.
If needed, we'll connect you with our Renofi lender representative to find the best loan product for your project.
Buy the materials and appliances from the vendor you choose or one of our partner vendors to get discounts on pricing.
Our drafting team can create life-like 3D drafts of your ideas. This will give you a clear idea of how your project will look when finished.
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With all the paperwork, designs, and materials taken care of we can start remodeling your home.
If you're thinking of remodeling your home, below you'll find what we hope will be useful information to you. We'll go over general questions we get from our clients & useful things to know before starting a remodel.
The California State License Board assigns different license appropriate to the work a construction professional intends to do. Our team at HQR holds a class B General Building Contractor License. With this license, we can take on projects related to residential home alterations such as adding or extending a room, remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, living-rooms, building structures such as pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and even building 'granny-units' or ADUs.
Before looking at anything else, first ensure that you verify that your contractor is licensed with the CLSB website. Ensure that their name is the name displayed on the license number they give you.
Choosing the right general contractor for your project is like choosing the right tool for a job; you can use a crow bar to open a soda can but that might be overdoing it. At HQR, we've designed our team to be most the efficient at full remodels & projects that involve building structures from the ground up.
We've found that our clients can find services at the same quality but at cheaper prices for projects that typically cost under $15,000. These projects are typically remodels of small sections of their home such as only replacing the countertops, replacing the backsplash, refacing cabinet, and other similar projects. For project like these, we recommend that finding a local handyman or specialist for the project.
The reason why we're more efficient at larger projects is because we typically work with construction crews of 3 to 5 people, the project manager, plus the resources needed from the office staff to support the project. To get the best value for the labor cost you'll be quoted, our team structure is best suited & the most efficient at larger more comprehensive projects.
As mentioned above, the best general contractor for your project will depend on your needs. Once you find the contractor that is a fit for your project, compare the contractors you've found according to the following metrics: number of reviews on Yelp, Google My Business, Buildzoom, Better Business Bureau, Home Advisor, and other reliable builder platforms.
Here are numbers at Home Quality Remodeling:
Another useful metric to use when looking for the best general contractor for your project is comparing the types of insurances & coverages they offer you and their employees. At HQR, we offer the following:
We cannot speak for all general contractors in the state of California but at HQR, we offer the following warrantees to our clients:
For the first payment or any down payments, your general contractor can only take 10% of the project value or $1,000 whichever is less. Then the remainder of the project's quoted price must be set out in completion increments.
In less technical terms, you will pay only for work that has been completed as specified in the scope of work your general contractor should give you. This is a 'progress payment' schedule based on work done not elapsed time.
As a general rule of thumb, your builder will need to get permits for any project over $500 and projects that fall outside the scope of the list mentioned below:
Like-to-like remodeling refers to a remodeling project that doesn’t change anything in the floor plan but simply updates the aesthetic elements of the currently existing one. These types of remodels are fairly simple to get permit approvals for. So if you’re looking to update your flooring, counter tops, or change non-structural aesthetic elements of your home, you’re looking at a like-to-like remodel. If you’re changing the floor plan or knocking down a wall - load bearing or not - you will need plans from a structural engineer which is then subject to review by your local building department. If you’re moving or adding electrical or plumbing fixtures, you will need electrical and plumbing permits which are, again, subject to review by your local building department. Depending on the type of project, some cities are easier to work with than others. As an example, we find that the city of Danville is quick to respond and easy to get permit approvals from; roughly 2 - 3 weeks for like-to-like remodels. In contrast, the city of San Jose takes roughly 4-6 weeks to get permits approved.
Remodeling a home is often driven by a desire to make your home look and function better. Our 3D interior designers can quickly create a digital mockup of your plans so you can get a clear idea of the finished project will look. At this point, making changes is easy to do and doesn't cost money so you can experiment with various designs. Once you’re happy with your 3D designs, your structural engineer can get to work by drawing up structural plans based on the designs, your project manager can start coordinating the construction teams and materials to order. Lastly, these 3D designs can be used by your local building department as a reference when reviewing permits. These plans create a clear set of expectations for everyone involved in the construction process.
If cost is a consideration, we suggest saving on the type of finish materials you select but invest in a good set of plans to begin with.
This is an important question to ask yourself especially when the property you’re thinking of remodeling is the one you’re living in. Construction will inevitably be loud and dusty. Additionally, you’ll have people that will need to come in and out of the property to do work.
If the room you’re remodeling is a kitchen, a main bedroom or bathroom, we recommend planning your remodel when you’ll be on vacation or plan to stay somewhere else for the duration of the remodel. With Home Quality Remodeling, a project manager will be assigned to oversee the entire construction process and answer any of your questions so you can still be part of the project without having to live right in the middle of a construction site.
It is a misconception that remodeling your home must always be paid from cash out of your pocket. We published a short article going over the most common ways we’ve seen our clients finance their remodeling projects.
Home remodeling expenses purely related to aesthetic purposes are generally not tax deductible. However, if you are installing energy efficient windows, insulation, roofing, siding, HVAC, or lighting, these may qualify as a tax deduction.
Also if you are remodeling your home for medical purposes such as installing a wheelchair ramp or stair-lift then these expenses may qualify as tax deductible. If any of your remodeling expenses might be tax deductible we recommend you double check with your CPA or tax advisor just to make sure!
Remodeling your home is highly customizable and therefore almost impossible to give anyone a straight answer without first accounting for the unique variables your home might present. If you want to find out how much it would cost to remodel your home, book a free no obligation consultation with us. We’ll send out one of our estimators to take a look at your home and give you a quote.
Rough materials are typically standard non-decorative elements of a home. Here's a list of rough materials to give you an idea:
Finish materials are typically the decorative elements of a home. Note that the type of finish materials you select can drive up the cost of your project. Just as an example, you can buy prefabricated cabinets for $5,000 or get custom cabinets for $50,000. So work with your project manager or interior designer during the planning phase to select the finish materials so you’ll have a clear idea of the total project cost.
Here's a list of some finish materials:
The information we’re sharing is generalized and not specific to any city in the Bay Area so check with your local building department to see what their requirements are for new construction homes. We’ve laid out this section into phases with the permits and work needed to be done for each phase.
Building a home is a daunting task with all the codes to comply with and trades to coordinate but working with our experienced team will make sure you avoid any pitfalls or surprises.
From the design phase to the final inspection, we estimate that building a standard 2,000 to 3,500 sq ft home can take 8 to 12 months. It might seem like a 1,500 difference should take longer but the set up and process to build a 2,000 sq ft home is just the same for a 3,500 sq ft home as long as the layout isn't drastically different.
From the design phase to the final inspection you can expect to pay $400 to $500 per sq ft. This price will either go up or down depending on the type of finish materials you select.
At Home Quality Remodeling, we structure the cost of the project into what we call ‘stages of payment’; this is our way of creating a transparent payment structure. Before beginning the project, we create an outline of each stage of the project and the amount that will be due once each stage of the project is completed. To begin the project, we collect either 10% of the project value or $1,000 - whichever is less.
