Whole-home renovations — Austin, TX
A whole-home renovation is the biggest project most homeowners take on. Bailey & Bear gives you a real number and a real schedule up front — no vague per-foot guesses that balloon later.
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Most Austin whole-home renovations run $100–$300+ per square foot, so a full renovation commonly lands between $150,000 and $500,000+ depending on size, how much is structural, and finish level. A cosmetic whole-home refresh sits at the low end; gutting to the studs, moving walls, and high-end finishes push it up.
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The biggest levers: square footage, how much is structural (moving walls, adding square footage, foundation or roof work), kitchen and bath count, and finish level. Systems — electrical, plumbing, HVAC — add up fast in an older Austin home.
We scope the whole house before quoting so the number reflects the real work, not a placeholder.
Plan on roughly 4 to 9+ months for a full-home renovation, depending on scope, permitting, and whether the layout changes. We give you a phase-by-phase schedule and keep you updated as each phase lands.
Bailey & Bear is licensed and insured with a 5.0-star rating across 56 reviews, and we handle City of Austin permitting.
At a glance
| Item | What this page states |
|---|---|
| Cost per square foot | $100–$300+ |
| Common total range | $150,000–$500,000+ |
| Cosmetic refresh | Sits at the low end of the range |
| Gut to the studs, moved walls, high-end finishes | Pushes toward the top of the range |
| Typical schedule | 4 to 9 or more months |
These are the ranges stated on this page. Your exact number comes from a full-house walkthrough and a written line-item quote.
Real Bailey & Bear whole-home renovations
Each of these is a documented Bailey & Bear whole-home project.
Straight answers
Most Austin whole-home renovations run $100–$300+ per square foot, commonly $150,000–$500,000+ total, depending on size, how much is structural, and finish level. Bailey & Bear scopes the whole house before quoting and gives a free exact number.
In Austin, whole-home renovations generally run $100–$300+ per square foot. A cosmetic refresh lands at the low end; gutting to the studs, moving walls, and high-end finishes push it higher.
Most whole-home renovations take about 4 to 9 or more months, depending on scope, permitting, and whether the floor plan changes. We provide a phase-by-phase schedule up front.
Proof, not adjectives
Bailey & Bear holds a 5.0 rating from 56 Google reviews. Every project below is a real job with photos on this site.
Academia Bar and Restaurant, Austin — a full commercial renovation completed December 2017, covering electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, tile, countertops, a bar rail system, custom cabinetry, custom lighting, and ventilation.
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A full remodel completed November 2022: a wall removed for an open plan, all-new showers, cabinetry, appliances, flooring, roof, water heater, windows, doors, trim and HVAC, plus an extended patio.
Get a free, exact quote and a real schedule from a licensed Austin remodeler.