Whole-Home Renovations in Orangevale

Whole-Home Renovations in Orangevale, California

A whole-home renovation is a different beast from a single-room remodel. It is sequencing across every trade, on every room, often while the owner is still living in the house or working off a tight rental clock. It is decisions about flooring continuity across 2,200 square feet, paint colors that read consistently from the entry through the family room, doors and trim that match in every doorway, and an electrical and plumbing scope that touches systems untouched since the home was built. In Orangevale, where the average renovation candidate is a 1965-1980 ranch with original everything, whole-home work is what truly transforms a property — and it is what we have been doing for more than 20 years.

Best of Remodel is licensed under California CSLB #1040536 and backs whole-home renovations with a 5-year warranty on labor and materials. This page covers what a whole-home renovation looks like in Orangevale, how we sequence the work, what we touch and what we leave, materials and finishes, timelines, cost ranges, and the local issues that come up.

What Whole-Home Renovation Includes

A typical scope under home renovations covers some or all of the following, usually packaged together for efficiency:

• Flooring replacement throughout — LVP, engineered hardwood, tile, or carpet
• Interior painting — walls, ceilings, trim, doors
• Interior door replacement — slabs or prehung, hardware
• Sheetrock and texture — repair, smoothing, knockdown, level-5 finishes
• Kitchen remodel — see Orangevale kitchen remodeling
• Bathroom remodels — see Orangevale bathroom remodeling
• Trim and baseboard replacement
• Lighting refresh — recessed cans, fixtures, switches, dimmers
• Electrical service upgrade — typically 100A to 200A panel swap
• Plumbing re-pipe — galvanized supply replaced with PEX
• HVAC equipment and ductwork — see HVAC
• Exterior work — see Orangevale exterior remodeling

Common Project Scenarios

The Just-Bought-It Renovation

A buyer closes on a 1972 Orangevale ranch and wants to update everything before moving in. Typical scope: flooring throughout, paint everywhere, both bathrooms remodeled, kitchen remodeled, all interior doors replaced, electrical panel upgraded, supply re-piped, light fixtures updated. We work in an empty house, which is faster and cheaper than working around furniture. Eight to fourteen weeks.

The Long-Term Owner Update

A family has lived in the home 25 years and is finally renovating. Most of the same scope, but phased — bathrooms first, then kitchen, then paint and flooring, then exterior. The owner stays in place, with bathroom access maintained through phasing. Total elapsed time can be six to twelve months when phased; eight to twelve weeks if done in one continuous push with a temporary rental.

The Pre-Sale Refresh

Targeted scope to maximize resale value: flooring, paint, kitchen counter and appliance update (sometimes refacing cabinets via cabinet refacing), primary bath light remodel, light fixture replacement, exterior paint. Three to six weeks. Strong ROI when targeted to the local buyer.

The Addition + Renovation Combination

On larger Orangevale lots, families often add a primary suite addition while renovating the rest of the home. Twelve to twenty weeks, permits required, septic review may apply. The lot sizes here make additions practical that would not pencil out in tighter neighborhoods.

Materials, Finishes, and Specifications

Flooring

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is the dominant choice for whole-home Orangevale renovations — Coretec, Shaw, Mohawk Solidtech. 7 to 9-inch wide, 6-12mm thick, attached or click-lock. Waterproof, durable, comfortable, and runs continuous from front door through every living space. Engineered hardwood (oak, walnut, hickory) is a step up aesthetically. Tile remains the right answer in bathrooms and laundry. We avoid carpet in living spaces but install it in bedrooms when requested.

Paint

Sherwin-Williams Emerald or Cashmere, Benjamin Moore Regal Select, Dunn-Edwards Spartashield. We typically spec a neutral wall color (warm whites and greiges read well under California sun) with white ceilings and a complementary trim. One color throughout creates the visual continuity that makes a renovation read as cohesive.

Doors and Trim

Hollow-core flat-panel doors ($150-$250 installed each) for budget builds; solid-core 2-panel or shaker doors ($300-$500) for quieter, more substantial feel; flat slab solid-core ($400-$700) for modern looks. Hardware in matte black, brushed nickel, or bronze. Baseboards typically 5-1/4 inch flat or modern profile.

Drywall and Texture

Many Orangevale homes have heavy 1970s orange-peel or knockdown texture. We can smooth to flat or level-4 finish for a current look, or re-knockdown to match if patching. Smooth-wall is more labor but transforms the feel of the home.

Electrical

200A panel upgrade as the starting point on whole-home work. Recessed LED cans with dimmers in living spaces. Modern decora switches and outlets. Surge protection at the panel. EV-ready conduit to the garage where requested.

Plumbing

PEX re-pipe is fast and reliable. Copper is offered for clients who prefer it. Shut-off valves replaced at every fixture. New water heater (tank or tankless) as appropriate to the home and fuel type.

Our Process

1. Whole-Home Walkthrough

We spend two to three hours walking the home, opening cabinets, checking the panel and plumbing, photographing every room, and discussing scope and budget priorities.

2. Design and Scope Document

Comprehensive scope-of-work covering every room and every trade. This is a 10-20 page document on whole-home jobs.

3. Selections

Flooring, paint colors, doors, hardware, kitchen and bath finishes. Selection meetings spaced over 2-4 weeks.

4. Contract and Permits

Detailed line-item estimate, payment schedule tied to milestones, permits submitted to Sacramento County.

5. Sequenced Construction

Demo across all rooms, rough trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), inspections, drywall and texture, flooring, paint, trim, doors, cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures, appliances, punch list. On occupied homes we phase to maintain a working kitchen or bathroom throughout.

6. Final Walk-Through

Room-by-room, build punch list, complete, hand over warranty documents and care instructions.

Typical Timeline and Cost Ranges

Light whole-home refresh (flooring, paint, doors, lights): 3 to 5 weeks, $40,000 to $85,000.

Standard whole-home renovation (above + both bathrooms + kitchen refresh): 8 to 12 weeks, $150,000 to $280,000.

Full whole-home gut renovation (above + panel + re-pipe + smooth-wall + premium finishes): 12 to 18 weeks, $280,000 to $500,000+.

Whole-home + addition: 16 to 24 weeks, $400,000 to $800,000+ depending on addition size.

Common Issues We Address in Orangevale Whole-Home Jobs

• Galvanized supply lines throughout: if we are opening walls, this is the moment to re-pipe.
• Undersized 100A panel: 200A swap is typically $4,500-$7,500 and unlocks every other upgrade.
• Original 1970s textured ceilings with possible asbestos: we test before scraping, abate when needed.
• Subfloor squeaks and unevenness: address before LVP or hardwood installation.
• Original aluminum windows: coordinate replacement with interior work to avoid double-disturbance.
• Outdated insulation: attic blow-in upgrade is inexpensive and improves comfort dramatically.
• Old HVAC and ductwork: mastic-sealed metal duct upgrade pays back in efficiency.
• Heritage oak protection during exterior phases: coordinate canopy work with seasonal restrictions.

Permitting and Code Compliance

Sacramento County permits are required for plumbing reconfiguration, panel upgrades and most circuit additions, HVAC replacement, structural work, window replacement, and any room additions. We pull and manage all permits. On whole-home jobs we often submit a single combined plan set to streamline review.

Why Orangevale Owners Hire Us for Whole-Home Work

• 20+ years of whole-home experience in Sacramento County
• Single point of project management across all trades
• Sequencing experience that minimizes occupied-home disruption
• In-house carpenters, painters, tile setters; vetted long-term subs for trades
• Showroom for unified selection across kitchen, bath, and home finishes
• Honest condition assessment before contract
• Detailed written scopes with itemized pricing
• 5-year warranty on labor and materials

Service Area Coverage

Whole-home renovations across every Orangevale neighborhood and corridor — Hazel, Greenback, Madison, Oak, the equestrian zones, and the older areas near Central Park. Adjacent service areas include Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Carmichael, and Granite Bay. Related Orangevale pages: city overview, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and exterior remodeling. Browse completed work in the project gallery or read recent posts on the blog.

Get Started

Call (916) 800-5522 or reach out through the contact page to schedule a whole-home consultation. We will spend the time needed to understand the scope, deliver a written line-item estimate, and walk you through the sequencing plan. License CSLB #1040536. Warranty: 5 years on labor and materials.