Whole-Home Remodeling and Major Renovation
MAJOR REMODEL CONSULTATION
Transform the home you already love.
For homeowners who love their property and location but need a home that better fits the way they live.
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When a major remodel makes sense
A major renovation can preserve what you value about the property while substantially changing the home’s space, comfort, performance, and relationship to the site.
- Expanding the home
- Completely reworking the floorplan
- Adding a second story
- Opening and modernizing living spaces
- Creating better indoor/outdoor connections
- Adding bedrooms
- Creating multigenerational living
- Modernizing an older luxury home
- Transforming the kitchen and principal living areas
- Bringing the home to current comfort and performance standards
RENOVATION REALITIES
Why large remodels are different
Large renovations involve uncertainty that new construction does not. Early investigation and collaboration help the design team respond to the home that actually exists—not only the home shown on old plans.
- Hidden framing conditions
- Aging electrical and plumbing
- Structural modifications
- Foundation conditions
- Previous remodel work
- Matching existing materials
- Bringing older portions of the home up to current requirements
- Keeping parts of the structure while radically changing others
PRESERVE WHAT MATTERS
The first question may be: What is worth preserving?
- Foundation
- Structure
- Exterior
- Roof
- Major systems
- Architectural character
- Existing footprint
- Special features
Before deciding what to change, it is important to understand which parts of the home provide lasting value, design opportunity, or practical advantage.
PERMITTING EXPERTISE
Major renovations require a clear permitting strategy.
Whole-home renovations frequently involve structural work, additions, system upgrades, or changes that require several layers of review. Because requirements vary across jurisdictions, experienced coordination among the homeowner, design team, consultants, and permitting departments is essential.
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Understanding local requirements
Every jurisdiction has different zoning rules, submission requirements, review procedures, and timelines.
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Coordinating the details
We help coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and local departments so required information is prepared clearly.
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Managing review and revisions
We help track comments, coordinate responses, and keep the permitting process moving as smoothly as possible.
OUR APPROACH
How we approach major renovations
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Understand how you want to live
Define the priorities and changes that would make the home work better.
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Evaluate the existing home
Review what appears worth preserving and what may limit the project.
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Identify construction constraints
Consider structural, foundation, system, access, and site conditions.
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Establish an appropriate budget range
Align the desired scope with a realistic preliminary investment range.
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Work with the design team
Coordinate design decisions with construction implications and cost.
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Develop the project before construction
Resolve details, selections, logistics, and pricing as thoroughly as practical.
A MEYDENBAUER RENOVATION
A Mercer Island mid-century home, meticulously rebuilt
Originally built in 1960, this 4,200-square-foot Mercer Island home was rebuilt to combine its classic mid-century modern character with carefully considered modern enhancements.
MAJOR REMODEL CONSULTATION
Considering a significant renovation?
Talk with Meydenbauer before committing to a design.