Home Remodeling Contractors in University Place
Design-build home remodeling for University Place homes — 20 to 25 minutes west of our Milton headquarters. We work throughout Day Island, Chambers Creek, Chambers Bay area and the rest of University Place.
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Your remodeling project, built for University Place homes
Good remodeling work starts with the homes it happens in — and after five generations across the South Sound, we know University Place's.
University Place is largely 1950s through 1970s ramblers and daylight ramblers, many with westward Sound and Olympic views, plus waterfront homes on Day Island and newer townhomes and customs near the Chambers Bay golf course.
View and waterfront work defines a lot of what we do in UP: opening west-facing walls, rebuilding decks, and converting daylight basements into full living space above Chambers Bay and the Narrows. Permits go through the City of University Place, and Day Island projects can add shoreline considerations that we help homeowners navigate. The city's mid-century housing stock is structurally solid but often carries original kitchens and baths, which makes for satisfying before-and-afters.
- Permits handled with Pierce County
- In-house 3D design before we build
- Licensed, bonded & insured — WA #HOMERDB750MH
- Financing assistance for University Place homeowners
Remodeling projects across University Place
Neighborhoods we regularly work in:
- Day Island
- Chambers Creek
- Chambers Bay area
- Beckonridge
- Sunset Terrace
- University Place Village
ZIP 98466, 98467 · Pierce County
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Why homeowners choose us
Home Remodeling the design-build way
Whether it's opening up a closed-off main floor, reworking an awkward layout, or transforming several rooms at once, a well-executed remodel can make your current University Place house feel like the home you'd choose all over again. Home Renovation Design & Build takes a design-build approach to remodeling: our in-house team designs the project, renders it in 3D so you can see the result before demolition day, prices it accurately, and then builds it — one contract, one point of accountability.
Remodeling an occupied home takes more than good carpentry. It takes dust containment, respectful crews, honest schedules, and a firm that knows how Pierce County jurisdictions review structural changes. Our family has been building for five generations, we're licensed and insured under WA license HOMERDB750MH, and we handle every permit, inspection, and engineering detail so your only job is deciding how you want to live.
See it before we build it
Our 3D design studio renders your remodeled spaces in realistic detail — layouts, cabinetry, finishes, lighting — eliminating guesswork and expensive mid-project changes of heart.
Fixed pricing, no drip of surprises
Because we design and estimate in-house, our proposals are grounded in real construction detail. The price you sign is the price you pay, barring changes you choose to make.
Structural expertise on staff
Removing walls, adding beams, reconfiguring stairs — we coordinate the engineering and execute structural work correctly, with permits and inspections handled for you.
Clean, livable jobsites
Sealed dust barriers, floor protection, daily cleanup, and crews who treat your home like their grandmother's. Most families live comfortably at home through their remodel.
A managed schedule, not a moving target
A dedicated project manager sequences trades, orders materials ahead of need, and communicates weekly so you always know what happens next.
Written workmanship warranty
We warranty our remodeling work in writing and remain a phone call away after completion — that's what a multi-generation reputation requires.
The process
How your University Place project unfolds
Discovery consultation
We meet in your home, hear how the current layout falls short, and discuss scope, priorities, and a realistic budget range for what you want to achieve.
3D design & fixed proposal
Our designers reimagine your spaces in a full 3D model you can revise freely, then we deliver a detailed fixed-price proposal built from real trade and material costs.
Permitting & pre-construction
We secure engineering where needed, pull permits with your local jurisdiction, finalize selections, and lock the construction schedule before any demolition begins.
Construction with care
Protected pathways, contained work zones, and a project manager who keeps trades sequenced and keeps you informed at every milestone.
Walkthrough & warranty
We complete a room-by-room punch list together and hand over your warranty documents — then check back to make sure you're still delighted.
Investment
What remodeling projects cost
Home remodeling investments in the University Place area vary widely with scope: single-room updates often run $30,000–$80,000, multi-room projects $100,000–$250,000, and whole-home transformations $250,000–$500,000+. We provide free consultations with honest budget guidance up front, and financing options are available to spread the investment over time.
Financing assistance available
We help University Place homeowners find financing that fits their project and budget — ask about options during your free consultation.
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Home Remodeling questions in University Place
How long will my remodel take?
Single-room remodels typically run 4–8 weeks of construction; multi-room and whole-home projects run 3–9 months. Design and permitting add 6–12 weeks before we start. You'll receive a written schedule before demolition and weekly updates throughout.
Do I need a permit to remodel in University Place?
Most remodels involving structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes require permits, and we obtain every one on your behalf. Unpermitted work creates real problems at resale and with insurance — we never cut that corner.
Can we live in the house during the remodel?
Usually, yes. We isolate work zones with sealed barriers, maintain safe access routes, and keep at least one bathroom and a functional kitchen setup available whenever possible. For full-gut projects we'll talk honestly about whether temporary housing makes sense.
How do you keep the project on budget?
By designing before we price and pricing before we build. Our fixed-price contracts are built from detailed scopes, finish selections are made before construction, and any change order is priced and approved by you in writing before work proceeds.
Is your work warrantied?
Yes. Every remodel carries our written workmanship warranty, and we're a licensed, bonded, and insured Washington contractor (HOMERDB750MH). If something isn't right, we come back and make it right.
Free consultation
Start your University Place remodeling project
Tell us about your project and we'll reply within one business day — serving Day Island, Chambers Creek, Chambers Bay area and all of University Place, with zero obligation.