Home Renovation Services in Tacoma
Design-build home renovation for Tacoma homes — about 15 minutes west of our Milton headquarters. We work throughout North End, Proctor District, Stadium District and the rest of Tacoma.
Home Renovation in Pierce County
Your renovation project, built for Tacoma homes
Good renovation work starts with the homes it happens in — and after five generations across the South Sound, we know Tacoma's.
Tacoma's North End and Stadium District are full of Craftsman bungalows, foursquares, and grand Victorians from the 1890s through 1920s, while the West End and South Tacoma lean mid-century with 1950s and 60s ramblers, and Northeast Tacoma is mostly 1980s and newer view homes.
Tacoma is where we do some of our most rewarding work, restoring and updating century-old Craftsman homes without losing the millwork, boxed beams, and built-ins that make them special. Permits run through the City of Tacoma's Planning and Development Services, and older homes here routinely need knob-and-tube rewiring, galvanized plumbing replacement, and foundation work folded into a remodel. We also handle plenty of straightforward kitchen and bath projects in the West End and Northeast Tacoma, where the housing is newer and the focus is on modernizing layouts.
- Permits handled with Pierce County
- In-house 3D design before we build
- Licensed, bonded & insured — WA #HOMERDB750MH
- Financing assistance for Tacoma homeowners
Renovation projects across Tacoma
Neighborhoods we regularly work in:
- North End
- Proctor District
- Stadium District
- Old Town
- West End
- Hilltop
- Lincoln District
- Northeast Tacoma
ZIP 98402, 98403, 98404, 98405, 98406, 98407 & more · Pierce 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 Tacoma 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 Pierce 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma homeowners find financing that fits their project and budget — ask about options during your free consultation.
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Home Renovation questions in Tacoma
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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma renovation project
Tell us about your project and we'll reply within one business day — serving North End, Proctor District, Stadium District and all of Tacoma, with zero obligation.