Kitchen, Bathroom and Whole-Home Remodeling in Boston
Design-build remodeling in Boston and the towns around it
We design, permit and build kitchens, bathrooms, whole-house remodels and additions within about 30 miles of Boston. One team carries the job from the first drawings to the final walkthrough.
- Licensed and insured in Massachusetts
- Design, permits and construction by one team
- Itemized written estimate
What we remodel
Each page below covers the decisions ahead and what drives the price. We also build custom homes and paint wall murals.
Kitchen remodeling, from $35,000
Layouts, cabinets, counters, lighting and plumbing, down to the studs when needed. Keeping the sink in place keeps the price near the minimum.
Bathroom remodeling and tile
Waterproofing, tile, ventilation and fixtures in rooms that often sit over cast-iron drains. Construction usually takes four to eight weeks.
Renovating the whole house
Several rooms or all of them under one plan and one schedule, often with new wiring, plumbing and insulation.
Additions and in-law suites
Second-story additions, bump-outs and sunrooms, including zoning, structure and tying the new roof into the old one.
Why homeowners choose design-build
The usual route is an architect first, then bids from a few contractors. If the drawings miss something, nobody owns the gap between plan and build.
Here the people who draw your kitchen also price it and build it.
- One contract and one schedule, so nobody points fingers when a detail is missing.
- A 3D design before demolition, so you see the cabinet run and island clearance before anything is torn out.
- An itemized written estimate, with cabinets, tile, electrical, plumbing and permits on separate lines.
- A project manager as your single point of contact, and a weekly update even when nothing visible happened.
Luxury Home Renovation puts its workmanship warranty in writing.
How a project goes
Site visit and first conversation
We walk the house, measure, and open a panel or two. We ask about budget early, because it shapes everything after.
Design and a 3D model
You get drawings and a 3D view of the room. We work through layout, cabinets, tile and fixtures until you can picture standing in it.
Itemized estimate and contract
Every line is spelled out, with allowances for the items you have not picked yet. The schedule goes into the contract.
Permits, ordering and construction
We file the permits and order long-lead items like cabinets and windows before demolition starts. Then the crew comes in.
Final walkthrough and warranty
We walk the finished work together and write a punch list. The written workmanship warranty follows once the list is closed.
Working in Boston houses
Many houses here are a century old. Behind the plaster sit knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized pipe and framing that is nowhere near square. We budget for that up front, not in week three.
Houses built before 1978 often have lead paint, and Massachusetts regulates how it is disturbed and cleaned up.
City permits go through the Inspectional Services Department. In Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the South End, exterior changes also need the local architectural or landmark commission. We handle both.
Even a dumpster needs a street occupancy permit, and a winter start gets planned around the weather.
Where we work
Our office is at 234 W Newton St in the South End. We take projects within about 30 miles, listed on the service area page. A Brookline Queen Anne and a Needham Cape call for different work, so some towns have their own page.
Questions homeowners ask first
What is the minimum budget for a kitchen?
A full kitchen remodel starts at $35,000. Moving walls, relocating the sink or the gas line, and custom cabinets push the number up.
How long does a remodel take?
A bathroom usually takes four to eight weeks of construction, a kitchen often eight to twelve. Whole-house work and additions run longer. Design and permitting come first, and the dates go into your contract.
Do you handle the permits?
Yes. We file with Boston ISD or your town’s building department and schedule the inspections. If a historic commission or condo board has to sign off, we prepare that package too.
Can we live in the house during the work?
Usually, yes. For a kitchen, plan on a fridge and a microwave in another room for a few weeks. If the house has one bathroom, a few weeks elsewhere may be easier, and we say so before you sign.
Do you work in condos?
Yes. Ask your association for its renovation rules and send them with the form. Approval, work hours, elevator bookings and insurance requirements all go into the schedule and the price.
How does the free estimate work?
You send the form or call, and we set a time to walk through the house. After the visit you get a range and a list of what would change it. The itemized estimate comes once the design is settled.
Get a free estimate
Tell us what you want to change and where the house is. We will call to set up a site visit. If you would rather talk first, call (857) 228-5854 between 7 AM and 10 PM.
