Remodeling & renovations
Whole-House Remodeling in the Lake Livingston Area
Complete interior and exterior updates for older homes and lake houses, planned as one project instead of a string of separate jobs.
Bringing an older home up to date
An older home can have good bones and a great location but a layout, finishes and exterior that belong to another era. A whole-house remodel updates the home inside and out in one planned project, so the rooms, surfaces and systems all work together when it is done.
Onalaska Builders handles whole-house remodels with our own crews. Because we also do foundation repair, repair and carpentry and exterior work, the project can cover what older houses often need beyond new finishes.
A whole-house remodel can include:
- Kitchen and bathroom updates
- Layout changes and opened-up living areas
- New flooring, drywall and trim throughout
- Exterior updates such as siding and repairs
Scope
What a whole-house remodel usually covers
- Kitchens and baths, often the biggest upgrades. See kitchen and bathroom remodeling.
- Layout. Removing or moving walls to open up living areas or improve flow.
- Floors, walls and trim. Flooring, drywall and finish carpentry throughout.
- Windows and doors that stick, leak or are simply dated. See window and door repair.
- The exterior. Siding, roof repairs and rotten trim.
- Outdoor living. Decks and patios, especially on lake homes.
Big decision
Remodel or rebuild?
Sometimes the question is whether to renovate the house at all or start over with a new home. Factors that tip the balance include:
- The structure. A sound foundation and frame favor remodeling. Major foundation, framing or rot problems can push toward rebuilding.
- How much you would change. If nearly every wall, system and finish would be replaced, a rebuild may be worth comparing.
- What the lot allows. Setbacks, deed restrictions and shoreline rules can make it easier to keep an existing footprint than to build a new one.
- What you value about the house. Character, location on the lot and mature trees can be reasons to keep it.
Because we both remodel and build new, we can talk through both paths.
Older homes
What older homes often need
Houses and lake cabins built decades ago commonly need attention beyond finishes:
- Foundation movement showing up as sloping floors or cracks. See foundation repair.
- Rotted wood around old windows, bathrooms and exterior trim.
- Drainage problems that have been wetting the foundation for years. See drainage solutions.
- Aging plumbing, wiring and heating and cooling that are worth having evaluated before walls and floors are closed up.
Planning for these up front, and budgeting room for surprises, keeps a whole-house project on steadier ground.
Lake and timber country
Lake house renovations around Lake Livingston
Many homes around the lake started as weekend places and are now becoming full-time homes. A whole-house remodel is often how that happens. We remodel homes within about 35 miles of Onalaska, including Livingston, Point Blank, Coldspring, Shepherd, Groveton, Trinity, Huntsville, Cleveland and Willis. See our full service area.
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Questions
Whole-House Remodeling questions
What does a whole-house remodel include?
It can include kitchen and bathroom updates, layout changes, new flooring, drywall and trim throughout, window and door work, exterior updates such as siding and repairs, and outdoor living areas.
Should I remodel my older home or rebuild?
A sound foundation and frame favor remodeling, while major structural or rot problems, or plans to replace nearly everything, can make rebuilding worth comparing. Lot rules and what you value about the house also matter.
Can you turn a lake cabin into a full-time home?
That is one of the most common reasons for a whole-house remodel around the lake. It often combines updated kitchens and baths, more space and exterior work.
How do I get an estimate for a whole-house remodel?
Call (806) 480-0328 or send the estimate form with the town or ZIP code, the age of the home if you know it and what you want to change.
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Tell us about the house and what you want it to become. Send the form or give us a call.