Full Home Remodels
A full home remodel lets you reinvent your living space without the cost and footprint of new construction. We start by exploring what isn't working in your current layout, whether that's cramped rooms, outdated finishes, or inefficient systems, and envisioning how to solve those challenges. Together, we create a comprehensive plan that balances structural updates, cosmetic improvements, and budget priorities.
During demolition and reconstruction, our team handles everything: load-bearing wall adjustments, window replacements, plumbing re-routing, electrical upgrades, and HVAC improvements. We coordinate with interior designers to source materials, like quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and designer fixtures, and schedule each trade to maximize efficiency and minimize your disruption.
The final phase focuses on finishes and fine details. From new hardwood floors to fresh paint and lighting installations, we transform your home into a modern, cohesive sanctuary. Whether you want an open-concept kitchen, spa-style bathrooms, or integrated smart-home controls, our Full Home Remodel service delivers the luxury and functionality your lifestyle deserves.
A whole-home remodel is the most demanding project a homeowner takes on, and it is exactly what Construction Crafters is built for. We reimagine and rebuild entire San Diego homes, coordinating structural changes, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing, and finishes under one roof and one accountable team.
Priced room by room, then added up.
A whole-house number hides where the money actually goes. We break the house into rooms and systems first, so you can move budget between them with your eyes open.
Kitchen
Cabinets, counters, appliances, ventilation
Highest cost per square footPrimary bath
Layout, waterproofing, fixtures
Often the second biggest lineSecondary baths
Refresh or full strip-out
Usually done in parallelLiving and dining
Openings, flooring, lighting
Where layout changes are feltBedrooms
Closets, flooring, paint, power
Lowest cost per square footSystems
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC
Priced by age of the house, not its sizeEnvelope
Windows, doors, roof, stucco
Driven by condition, checked at the site visit- Cosmetic refreshSurfaces, paint, flooring, fixtures. Walls stay where they are.$100 to $200/sqft
- Full remodelKitchen, baths and systems, some walls moved.$200 to $350/sqft
- Down to studsStructural work, new layout, everything replaced.$350 to $500+/sqft
What our full home remodel service includes
- Whole-home redesign and structural reconfiguration
- Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and finishes in one project
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades to current code
- Title 24 energy improvements and modern systems
- One coordinated schedule, budget, and point of contact
Our process, step by step
Whole-home assessment
We evaluate the structure, systems, and layout together, so decisions about walls, kitchens, and baths are made once, in the right order.
Design and fixed scope
You get complete plans and an itemized budget with allowances locked before demolition, which is what keeps a big remodel predictable.
Permits and engineering
Structural changes are engineered and permitted with the City or County of San Diego as one coordinated package.
Phased construction
Demo, structure, rough-ins, and finishes run in planned phases with a milestone schedule you can follow week by week.
Close-out
Final inspections, a room-by-room punch list, and a warranty-backed handover of a home that works as one coherent design.
Typical price ranges in San Diego
Whole-home budgets in San Diego are best planned per square foot by scope tier. Typical 2026 ranges:
Free Structural scope and kitchen/bath count are the biggest drivers. We price from complete plans with clear allowances so the budget holds.
Serving San Diego County
Construction Crafters proudly serves North Park, Hillcrest, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Clairemont, University City, Mission Valley, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, Santee, Lakeside, El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, National City, Chula Vista, Bonita, Coronado, Imperial Beach, and across San Diego County. As a local, family-owned contractor we know San Diego permitting, soils, coastal requirements, and climate, and we build with all of it in mind.
Much of our full-remodel work is in San Diego's midcentury housing stock, Clairemont, Allied Gardens, La Mesa, Point Loma, where homes are structurally sound but every system and surface is due.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full home remodel cost in San Diego?
Plan on $100 to $200 per square foot for a cosmetic whole-home refresh, $200 to $350 for a full remodel including kitchen, baths, and systems, and $350 to $500 or more for down-to-studs work with structural changes. A typical 1,800 square foot home lands between $300,000 and $600,000 for a full remodel.
How long does a full home remodel take?
Most whole-home remodels run 6 to 12 months depending on size, structural scope, and permitting. We give you a detailed milestone schedule before demolition begins.
Is it cheaper to remodel or tear down and rebuild?
If the foundation and framing are sound, remodeling usually wins because you reuse the structure and keep more favorable zoning and tax treatment. When structure or layout is beyond saving, we will tell you honestly and price both paths.
Can we live in the house during the remodel?
Sometimes, if the work can be phased, but many full remodels are safer and faster with the home vacant. We help you weigh the trade-offs during planning.
How do you keep a large remodel on budget?
We price from detailed plans with clear allowances, lock scope before we start, and manage changes formally so the budget stays predictable instead of drifting.
Do you handle the design and permits too?
Yes. We coordinate architecture and engineering and manage the full permit process with the City or County of San Diego so you are not stuck between separate parties.
Do you update electrical panels and plumbing during a remodel?
Almost always. Most San Diego homes built between the 1950s and 1980s are due for a panel upgrade, and opening the walls is the cheapest moment to replace aging galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, add circuits, and bring the home to current code. We scope it up front so it is a planned cost, not a mid-project surprise.
Tell us the goal.
Free, itemized, and based on a real visit to your property. We reply within 2 to 3 business days.