Home Renovation Services in Renton
Design-build home renovation for Renton homes — 25 to 30 minutes north of our Milton headquarters. We work throughout Kennydale, Renton Highlands, Fairwood and the rest of Renton.
Home Renovation in King County
Your renovation project, built for Renton homes
Good renovation work starts with the homes it happens in — and after five generations across the South Sound, we know Renton's.
Renton ranges from wartime and postwar homes built for Boeing workers in the Highlands and downtown, to lakeview mid-centuries in Kennydale, to 1970s-90s family neighborhoods like Fairwood and Benson Hill on the plateau.
Renton's Boeing-era housing gives us lots of sturdy 1940s-60s homes with small kitchens and closed floor plans, and opening those up is some of the most transformative work we do. City of Renton handles permits inside city limits, while Fairwood remains unincorporated and permits through King County, a distinction that matters for timelines and fees. Kennydale hillside projects often center on capturing Lake Washington views with larger openings and reworked main levels.
- Permits handled with King County
- In-house 3D design before we build
- Licensed, bonded & insured — WA #HOMERDB750MH
- Financing assistance for Renton homeowners
Renovation projects across Renton
Neighborhoods we regularly work in:
- Kennydale
- Renton Highlands
- Fairwood
- Benson Hill
- Downtown Renton
- Talbot Hill
- May Valley
ZIP 98055, 98056, 98057, 98058, 98059 · King County
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Why homeowners choose us
Home Renovation the design-build way
Some houses don't need a new layout — they need a new lease on life. Renovation is the art of taking a Renton home with good bones and dated everything, and bringing every surface, system, and detail up to how you want to live today. Home Renovation Design & Build approaches renovation as a design-build firm: our in-house designers establish a cohesive vision for the whole home in 3D — finishes, colors, lighting, millwork — so the result reads as one intentional home rather than a patchwork of projects.
Renovating older housing stock in King County means knowing what you'll find behind the walls: knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, undersized panels, missing insulation. Five generations of building experience means we anticipate these realities, price honestly for them, and correct them properly while the walls are open. We handle every permit and inspection with your local jurisdiction, and we're fully licensed and insured (WA license HOMERDB750MH) — so your renovated home is beautiful on the surface and sound underneath.
A whole-home vision, not piecemeal fixes
Renovating rooms one at a time often yields a disjointed result. We design the complete picture up front so finishes, trim, and lighting flow room to room.
Systems brought up to modern standards
Electrical, plumbing, insulation, and ventilation upgrades handled while walls are open — the unglamorous work that makes an old house safe, efficient, and insurable.
Character preserved, function gained
We know when to save original millwork, hardwoods, and period details and when to replace — keeping the soul of the house while modernizing everything around it.
Honest pricing for older homes
Our proposals account for the realities of older construction, with clearly defined allowances for hidden conditions instead of lowball bids that balloon later.
One accountable team, start to finish
Design, permits, construction, and warranty under one contract — no juggling an architect, a GC, and a decorator who've never met.
Built to be worth more
Documented, permitted, warrantied renovation work that adds appraisable value and survives buyer inspections without drama.
The process
How your Renton project unfolds
Whole-home walkthrough
We tour the entire house, assess systems and structure, listen to what you love and what you're done with, and frame a realistic budget conversation.
Design vision & 3D presentation
Our design team develops a unified plan for every space in scope, presents it in 3D renderings, and delivers a fixed-price proposal with allowances spelled out.
Permits, engineering & scheduling
We coordinate any structural engineering, submit permits to your jurisdiction, finalize all selections, and phase the construction schedule around your household.
Renovation, phase by phase
Work proceeds in planned phases with dust containment and daily cleanup, so your home improves steadily around you rather than dissolving into chaos.
Final detail & lasting support
A meticulous final walkthrough, complete punch list, warranty documentation, and a builder who still answers your calls next year.
Investment
What renovation projects cost
Whole-home renovations in the Renton area generally range from $75,000–$150,000 for cosmetic-and-systems refreshes to $200,000–$450,000+ for comprehensive top-to-bottom transformations of larger homes. Older homes deserve honest numbers, and that's what your free consultation will get you — along with financing options to phase the investment.
Financing assistance available
We help Renton homeowners find financing that fits their project and budget — ask about options during your free consultation.
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Home Renovation questions in Renton
How long does a whole-home renovation take?
Most comprehensive renovations run 3–8 months of construction depending on scope and square footage, after a 6–12 week design and permitting phase. We provide a phased schedule so you know what's happening in which rooms, and when.
What permits does a renovation in Renton require?
Any electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or structural work requires permits, which we obtain and manage completely — including all inspections. Cosmetic-only work like paint and flooring generally doesn't, but most renovations touch systems somewhere.
Will you find surprises behind the walls?
In older homes, usually yes — and we plan for it. Our proposals include clearly defined contingencies for likely conditions like outdated wiring or plumbing, and any hidden-condition work is documented, photographed, and approved by you before we proceed.
Can we stay in the home during renovation?
For phased renovations, most families do — we contain each phase and keep essential spaces functional. For full-gut projects touching every room and major systems, moving out for part of the schedule is often faster and cheaper overall, and we'll tell you honestly which situation you're in.
What kind of warranty do you offer on renovations?
Our written workmanship warranty covers the renovation work we perform, on top of manufacturer warranties on materials and fixtures. We're licensed, bonded, and insured (HOMERDB750MH) — and five generations of reputation is its own kind of warranty.
Free consultation
Start your Renton renovation project
Tell us about your project and we'll reply within one business day — serving Kennydale, Renton Highlands, Fairwood and all of Renton, with zero obligation.