WHOLE-HOME REMODEL
Transform your St. Petersburg home from dated to extraordinary with a comprehensive whole-home renovation. Revolution coordinates every trade, manages every detail, and delivers transparent pricing through our time-and-materials approach.
Signs You Need a Whole-Home Remodel
Got a Fixer-Upper
Whole-home remodels are large, expensive projects—usually for someone who got a great deal on a house that needs significant work.
Relocating to St. Pete
Buyers from higher-cost cities often have budget to invest heavily before moving in, transforming a dated house into their dream home.
Everything Needs Updating
When kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and finishes all need attention, doing it room-by-room creates years of disruption.
Retirees with Flexibility
Sometimes retirees planning a long vacation time major renovations around their travel, tackling everything at once while they're away.
Our Whole-Home Remodel Process
Timeline
Design Phase
Planning, selections, and architectural drawings
A few months
Permitting
City review and approval process
A few months
Construction
Depending on scope and structural work
6-9 months
Sequence of Work
Demolition
Selective demolition to prepare for new work
Foundation & Framing
Structural modifications and changes
MEPs
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in
Envelope
Windows, doors, and roof improvements
Drywall
Close up walls and ceilings
Finishes
Flooring, tile, cabinetry, paint, fixtures
Living Situation
Homeowners do not live in the house during a full remodel. It's not practical, and you'd be in the way. Most clients rent nearby, stay with family, or time the remodel around extended travel.
Whole-Home Remodel Cost in St. Petersburg
Lower End
~$200/sq ft
Simpler refreshes, fewer structural changes
Mid-Range
$250-300/sq ft
Quality finishes, moderate structural work
High-End
~$400/sq ft
Complete transformation, premium everything
What Drives Costs
- •Wet rooms: Bathrooms and kitchens are by far the most expensive spaces per square foot
- •Existing conditions: The canvas you start with matters enormously. Turning a 1960s house into a 2026 masterpiece requires more work than refreshing a 2010 build.
- •Quality jump: How dramatic is the transformation? Basic refresh vs. complete reimagining?
What's Included vs. Allowances
Hard bids (known costs):
Framing, masonry, foundation, MEPs, roof, windows/doors, stairwells, glass work, appliances, cabinetry, countertops (once selected)
Allowances (client selections):
Tile, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, finishes and hardware
How We Prevent Surprises
As we go through selections together, allowances get replaced with actual numbers, and the estimate becomes the construction budget. By the time we get to demo, we've usually peeked under the hood as much as possible—sometimes cutting exploratory holes during design to understand exactly what we have. Huge surprises are rare when we've done proper due diligence.
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Planning Your Whole-Home Remodel
The Golden Rule
The more decisions made sooner, the better. Always. Every selection finalized during design saves time and money during construction.
Design-Build Process
Revolution isn't technically a design-build firm—we don't keep design professionals on salary. Instead, we partner with third-party architects and designers we've worked with for years. We're a hybrid: we can handle design and charge for it, but usually pair clients with a designer so their intellectual property remains theirs.
Working with Designers
Clients who work with a good designer have an easier time than those who design by committee. A designer adds organization and acts like an extra project manager for the client side—handling the constant stream of decisions and questions.
Pre-Construction Investigation
By the time we get to whole-home demo, we've usually peeked under the hood as much as possible—sometimes cutting exploratory holes or doing invasive demo during design to understand exactly what we have from an engineering standpoint.
Permits for Whole-Home Remodels in St. Petersburg
Required Permits (Everything)
- •Foundation (if modified)
- •Framing
- •Electrical rough-in and final
- •Plumbing rough-in and final
- •Mechanical/HVAC
- •Roofing (if touched)
How Inspections Work
When everything's being touched, inspections are scheduled in order by the superintendent, who notifies our office to call in each inspection for the following day.
It's a coordinated sequence through the project—foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, and final inspections all flow in order.
Special Considerations
Handling Demo Discoveries
When something necessitates a scope change—unexpected wiring, plumbing problems, structural issues—we communicate immediately, get prices, get approval before proceeding, and document everything. Proper pre-construction investigation minimizes surprises.
Project Fatigue
Reality check: Project fatigue sets in after framing inspection—roughly the halfway point. Clients get tired of the ongoing project, the dirty house, paying invoices while only halfway there, and the non-stop barrage of questions and decisions. Once you commit, there's no going back.
Higher Budget = Less Stress
A counterintuitive truth: higher-end remodels often lead to happier clients. When budget is less constrained, stress decreases. Clients who can write a check to make problems go away experience less friction throughout the process.
WHY CHOOSE REVOLUTION FOR YOUR WHOLE-HOME REMODEL
What sets us apart from other contractors in St. Petersburg.
IN-HOUSE LABOR
Our skilled craftsmen are Revolution employees, not subcontractors. This means better quality control, accountability, and a team that truly cares about your project.
T&M TRANSPARENCY
Our Time & Materials billing model means you see exactly where every dollar goes. No hidden markups, no surprises—just honest, transparent pricing.
LOCAL EXPERTISE
Deep knowledge of St. Petersburg permits, historic district requirements, and coastal building codes. We navigate local regulations so you don't have to.
TILE & WATERPROOFING
Specialized expertise in wet areas that most contractors lack. Proper waterproofing and tile installation prevent costly failures down the road.
Whole-Home Remodel Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a whole-home remodel take?
Plan for a few months of design, a few months of permitting, and 6-9 months of construction depending on scope and structural changes. It's a significant commitment—often a year or more from start to finish.
How much does a whole-home remodel cost in St. Petersburg?
Budget $200-400 per square foot. Lower end is around $200/sq ft for simpler refreshes; transforming a dated 1960s house into a modern masterpiece approaches $400/sq ft. Wet rooms (kitchens and bathrooms) drive costs up significantly.
Can I live in my home during a whole-home remodel?
No. It's not practical, and you'd be in the way. Most clients rent nearby, stay with family, or time the remodel around extended travel.
What permits do I need for a whole-home remodel?
All of them—same as an addition. Foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, insulation, and final inspections are all required when you're touching every system.
What causes whole-home remodel budgets to go over?
Pre-existing conditions in the house and scope changes by the client. We minimize surprises through extensive pre-construction investigation—sometimes cutting exploratory holes during design to understand the structure before committing to numbers.
How do you coordinate all the different trades?
We use BuilderTrend for project management—communication, scheduling, and estimation all in one place. Many of our subs use it too, keeping everyone aligned and documented.
What decisions should I make before starting?
As many as possible. The more decided upfront, the smoother and faster the project. Clients who work with a designer have an easier time than those who design by committee—the designer acts as an extra project manager handling the constant stream of decisions.
What's the hardest part of a whole-home remodel?
It's super invasive and always costs more than people want, no matter how careful we are at budgeting. Project fatigue sets in after framing inspection—you're tired of the project, tired of paying invoices, and you're only halfway there. Once you commit, there's no going back.
LOVED BY OUR CUSTOMERS
Nothing means more to us than making our clients happy, unless perhaps it is making them so happy they come back to us or refer us to their friends and family!
"We had multiple contractors tell us that our 100-year old bungalow in Old Southeast should be torn down instead of remodeled. Revolution worked with us on an extensive plan to rebuild structural components and remodel the entire house. Now we have the best house in the block!"
"The guys at Revolution have done projects for us in two houses now. They added a master bathroom for us in northeast St Pete and then remodeled every square inch of a 4500-sq. ft house in Pinellas Pt. Through every challenge over two years of construction they have been there pushing our projects forward. We wouldn't use anybody else!"
"Awesome company! I had Revolution Contractors do some work on my house and did an amazing job!!! The guys there are great to work with and very professional and knowledgeable on there work. I am very happy they way there work came out and will be getting more work done on my house from them."
"Find them to be very professional, provide sufficient info for bidding, easy to contact, and most importantly they pay good. All and all NuTrend really enjoys a very productive and lucrative relationship with Revolution Contractors would recommend them and do often"
"On a challenging structural project for an investment property Revolution saw me through all sorts of headaches with the building department and were able to carry off multiple layout changes with gorgeous results. They've done multiple projects for my family as well as my group of closest friends and are now working on my primary residence!"
"Revolution Contractors have helped my family on numerous projects, providing guidance and honesty throughout all projects. The crew is hardworking and reliable. The owners are quick to respond and very honest. Definitely would recommend!"
