FAQs

Kitchen remodel costs in Vermont typically start around $50k and can run upwards of $100k+. The price depends on the size of your space, whether the layout changes, how much the plumbing and electrical have to move when appliances relocate, and the materials you choose. A simple refresh sits at the lower end; a full kitchen renovation with structural and layout changes runs higher. Cabinetry and countertops are usually where the budget moves the most.

Bathroom remodel costs in Vermont typically start around $30k and can run upwards of $100k+, depending on the size, whether you’re moving plumbing, and the tile, fixtures, and finishes you choose. A guest-bathroom refresh sits at the lower end; a primary bathroom remodel with a new layout, custom tilework, and high-end fixtures runs higher. Tile and fixtures are where the look, and the cost, really take shape.

Home addition costs in Vermont typically start around $150k and go up from there, depending on the size of the space and what it holds. An extra bedroom or a three-season room sits at the lower end. An addition with a new kitchen or full bathroom runs higher, since it brings more plumbing, electrical, and finish work. The cost also depends on the foundation and structural work and how the addition ties into your existing home. The more there is to the addition, the more it costs to build.

An ADU in Vermont typically costs $350k and up for a detached build, depending on the size, the finishes, and the site work involved. A standalone ADU usually needs a new septic system, a driveway, and separate utility connections, which all add to the cost. For a higher-end example, The Spruce, our own 900-square-foot ADU, with premium finishes, its own infrastructure, and a garage, costs closer to $450k. Site conditions are the wild card here, what’s already on your property makes a real difference.

Whole-home renovation costs in Vermont can start as low as $125k for a smaller space like a 1,200-square-foot condo, and climb from there with the size of the home and how much of it you’re renovating. A refresh of finishes throughout sits at the lower end; a full gut renovation with new layouts, systems, and high-end finishes runs higher. The bigger the home and the deeper the renovation, the wider that range runs.

The biggest drivers of remodeling cost are the size and scope of the project, whether you’re changing the layout or structure, how much the plumbing and electrical have to move, and the materials and finishes you choose. Labor and site conditions factor in too. Materials are usually where you have the most control, the same kitchen can swing tens of thousands of dollars depending on the cabinetry, countertops, and appliances.

We estimate project costs in stages, so the price gets more accurate as we learn more. It starts with a free in-home visit, where we see the space and talk through your goals, then we follow up with an initial price range. Detailed pricing comes during pre-construction, our planning phase, where we finalize the design, the materials, and the full scope. Once that planning is complete, we’ll have a firm price for your project. You can also get a quick price estimate anytime with our online estimator.

Yes, we charge a design and planning fee for the pre-construction phase, and it’s separate from the cost of construction. It’s where the real groundwork happens, and by the end you have a complete plan for your project: a finalized design, your material selections, the full scope, the schedule, and a firm price to build from. Nothing gets built until all of it is decided, which keeps construction smooth and free of surprises. The fee depends on the size and complexity of your project, and we’ll walk you through it after your first in-home visit.

Once planning is complete, you’ll have a detailed proposal for the construction portion of your project. Once we have a signed contract, we take an initial deposit to secure your spot in our schedule. Payments are then tied to milestones at set points during the build, with a final payment at completion. We make sure you always know what’s due and when.

Our prices are not negotiable, and that’s intentional. They reflect the skill and effort behind every project, and the outcome we stand behind. It’s the real cost of doing the work well: managing the job, keeping it organized, and running it smoothly start to finish. Occasionally we can look at bringing the cost down by choosing more budget-friendly materials. That’s why it’s helpful to understand your budget up front, so we can guide you through your selections and help you make decisions that fit.

We’re a full-service team, which means we handle the materials and the labor together, and that’s usually where the real value is. Through our supplier relationships we often get better material pricing than you’d find on your own, and keeping the whole project under one team means a single point of accountability and one warranty covering all of it. When materials or labor get split up, it tends to create gaps in scheduling, responsibility, and warranty coverage that often cost more than they save. If you’re working with a budget, the better lever is adjusting the scope or the selections, and we’re glad to guide you through that.

Yes. Your first conversation and in-home visit are free, along with the initial price range we give you afterward. From there, detailed design and firm pricing happen during pre-construction, our paid planning phase. So there’s no cost to start the conversation and find out if we’re the right fit.

Not at this time. We don’t offer in-house financing, though many homeowners fund their remodel through a home equity line of credit or savings. We’re glad to talk through your options during your first visit so you can plan with confidence.

1.  In-home visit. We see the space, hear your goals, and follow up with a basic price range.
2. Pre-construction agreement. If we’re a good fit and the range fits your budget, we put together a custom pre-construction agreement based on your goals and what your project will involve.
3. Pre-construction (planning). We finalize the design, selections, scope, and schedule. Expect a few site visits along the way, including walkthroughs with our subcontractors to confirm pricing, and a final visit to review the plans before we deliver them.
4. Your construction proposal. You get the complete plan and a firm price for the build.
5. Contract and deposit. Once the contract is signed and a deposit secures your spot, we schedule the work.
6. The build. You stay informed the whole way, with your own client portal, on-site visits, logs, and regular updates.
7. The reveal. The finished space, professional photography, and (we hope) a great review. The planning up front is what makes the rest run smoothly.

Pre-construction is the planning phase that happens before any building begins. It’s where we finalize the design when it’s needed, make your material selections, and lock in the full scope, schedule, and price. We do it first for one reason: every decision made up front is one less decision made under pressure mid-project. It’s what keeps the build calm, predictable, and free of the surprises that catch most people off guard during a renovation. For us, the planning is the difference.

No. Most renovations benefit from pre-construction, but simpler, well-defined jobs don’t always need it. A lot of exterior work is straightforward: replacing windows and doors, swapping a pressure-treated deck for a composite one with the same layout, or replacing siding. When a project is clear-cut like that, we can often skip planning and go straight to scheduling. Pre-construction earns its place when there’s design, layout, material selection, or trade coordination to work through.

Construction on the simplest projects can start around three weeks and works its way up depending on size and complexity. A basic kitchen refresh with new cabinets and countertops can land near three weeks, and a smaller bathroom has the potential for a similar timeline. The difference is in the details. Countertops factor in too: there’s typically a one-to-three-week turnaround from template to install, depending on the fabricator. Either way, you’ll have a real schedule before the build begins, so you know what to plan for.

Pre-construction usually takes anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the size and scope of your project, and how quickly decisions get made. When design is needed, we build in the right number of design hours for your specific job. Scheduling showroom visits and material selections can vary with everyone’s calendars. We keep things moving and track progress against your target construction date, so the planning stays on pace with your goals.

It depends on the season and our current project load, but the smartest first step is to reach out early, because pre-construction planning happens while you wait for your build slot. That makes the wait productive: by the time construction opens up, your design and selections are done and we’re ready to start. Reach out and we’ll tell you exactly where the calendar stands.

Scope change happens, and we handle it with a clear change order. If you decide to add or adjust something mid-project, or we uncover something behind the walls that needs attention, we’ll walk you through the impact on cost and schedule before any work moves forward. The planning up front keeps changes to a minimum, but when the house has other ideas, we adapt cleanly and keep you in the loop.

No. You don’t need finalized plans, or even a clear picture, to reach out. Most people start with a rough idea, a few inspiration photos, or simply a problem they want solved. From there, pre-construction is built to bring it into focus: we guide you through layout, design, and material selections so every decision is made with professional input, not guesswork. You’ll come out of planning with a complete, confident plan to build from, even if you started from scratch.

We’re happy to build from plans you already have. Before construction, we review them with you, confirm the scope and material selections, and make sure everything fits how we build and run our jobs. From there, we make sure we have everything we need to provide an accurate proposal.

We’d love to work with them. We enjoy building new relationships, so bring your designer or architect and we’ll fold them right in. We’ll get aligned on the plans, the scope, and the selections so everyone’s on the same page before we break ground, and we’ll make sure the design works smoothly with how we build. From there, it’s a true team effort.

Often, yes, depending on the scope. For smaller projects, most people stay in their home the whole time. For larger renovations, or anything that takes your kitchen or only bathroom out of commission for a stretch, we’ll talk through what’s realistic up front so you can plan. Either way, we keep the site clean, contained, and respectful, because it’s your home, not just a job site.

We do. We pull the necessary permits and coordinate any required inspections, so you don’t have to navigate any of it yourself. It’s all part of managing the job from start to finish.

Both. We have our own skilled in-house crews, the same carpenters on your project day to day. For specialized trades like plumbing and electrical, we bring in the same trusted subcontractors we’ve worked with for years. Everyone is coordinated under one team, so the job stays organized and accountable.

You’ll always know where things stand. You get your own client portal with photos, updates, and a direct line to the team, plus regular check-ins at key milestones. We’d rather over-communicate than leave you wondering.

Yes. Your main, on-site contact is your project foreman, who’s there every day leading the crew and running the job according to plan. You’ll also have your project manager, the same person who helped shape your job during planning, overseeing the project as a whole, and your designer on hand for any design questions along the way. You’ll always know exactly who to talk to.

Yes, fully licensed and insured. We’re happy to provide documentation anytime, just ask.

Yes. Every project comes with a 1-year warranty. And the job being done doesn’t mean we disappear, our clients know they can call us long after the final walkthrough.

Sometimes, and it never hurts to ask. Depending on how our schedule is moving and how the weather plays out, we occasionally have an opening to fit a smaller project in. Reach out and we’ll let you know what’s possible.

We serve Chittenden County and the surrounding areas, including Shelburne, Charlotte, Colchester, Williston, South Burlington, Stowe, and the Lake Champlain islands. Not sure if you’re in our area? Just reach out and ask.

Kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations, additions, finished basements, ADUs, and decks and porches, anywhere from a single room to a full home. We’re also moving toward custom home builds from the ground up. If you’ve got something in mind, reach out and we’ll tell you if it’s a fit.