What a Whole House Remodel Includes
A whole house remodel addresses every major surface and system in the home: kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, flooring throughout, interior painting, trim updates, lighting upgrades, and potentially structural changes. The advantage of doing everything at once is coordination — trades work in the right sequence, materials are specified for consistency, and the result is cohesive rather than piecemeal.
DFW Per Square Foot Costs
In Dallas-Fort Worth, whole house remodels cost $50-$200 per square foot depending on finish level. Cosmetic refresh (paint, flooring, fixtures): $30-$60/sqft. Mid-range renovation (kitchen and bath remodel, new flooring, paint, trim): $60-$120/sqft. Full gut renovation (new everything including plumbing and electrical): $120-$200/sqft. A 2,000 sqft home at mid-range finish runs $120,000-$240,000.
Where to Spend and Where to Save
Spend on: kitchen (highest ROI), master bathroom, and flooring consistency throughout. Save on: secondary bathrooms (mid-range fixtures are fine), paint (quality labor matters more than premium paint), and lighting (good-looking fixtures exist at every price point). The kitchen alone typically commands 25-35% of the total whole-house remodel budget.
Timeline for a Whole House Remodel
A typical whole-house remodel in DFW takes 3-6 months. Cosmetic refresh: 4-8 weeks. Mid-range renovation: 8-16 weeks. Full gut renovation: 16-24 weeks. Most homeowners cannot live in the home during a full gut renovation, so plan for temporary housing costs. Cosmetic and mid-range renovations can often be phased to allow partial occupancy.
Plan Your Renovation
Brothers2Go coordinates whole-house renovation projects across DFW. We help you prioritize budget, sequence trades, and deliver a cohesive result. Call (469) 346-8089 for a free whole-house assessment.
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