Welcome to HouseIdea! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"HouseIdea's patient and informative approach made the remodeling process easy for first-time homeowners like us. Their attention to detail and commitment to our preferences and lifestyle resulted in an outstanding whole-house remodel."
Corinne W on March 2023
Welcome to HouseIdea! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"HouseIdea's patient and informative approach made the remodeling process easy for first-time homeowners like us. Their attention to detail and commitment to our preferences and lifestyle resulted in an outstanding whole-house remodel."
Corinne W on March 2023
Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"
Kevin S on September 2021
Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"
Kevin S on September 2021
Shumway Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Shumway Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Prado Construction & Framing LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your home improvement projects. We have over 10 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!
"Very friendly & knowledgeable"
Lindsay L on May 2025
Prado Construction & Framing LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your home improvement projects. We have over 10 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!
"Very friendly & knowledgeable"
Lindsay L on May 2025
Welcome to Hot Rod Construction. We are a family owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience. We specialize in framing, fire restoration, adu units, and new additions. Please request a quote from us. We look forward to working with you!
Welcome to Hot Rod Construction. We are a family owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience. We specialize in framing, fire restoration, adu units, and new additions. Please request a quote from us. We look forward to working with you!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."
Marco T on April 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."
Marco T on April 2025
With over 14 years of experience serving the Antelope area, Zk Pro Builders is your solution for all your Remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.
"Working with this contractor was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He remodeled my bathroom, and I couldn?t be more satisfied with the results. Every detail was handled with incredible precision and care ? from the tile work to the plumbing, everything was done to the highest standard. What really stood out was his professionalism: always on time, clear and honest communication, and a genuine commitment to making sure I was happy with every step of the process. He kept the workspace clean, respected the timeline, and didn?t cut any corners. It?s rare to find someone who takes so much pride in their work and delivers exactly what they promise ? and even beyond that. I?m extremely happy with the outcome and will absolutely be hiring him again for future projects. Highly, highly recommend!"
Ruslan M on April 2025
With over 14 years of experience serving the Antelope area, Zk Pro Builders is your solution for all your Remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.
"Working with this contractor was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He remodeled my bathroom, and I couldn?t be more satisfied with the results. Every detail was handled with incredible precision and care ? from the tile work to the plumbing, everything was done to the highest standard. What really stood out was his professionalism: always on time, clear and honest communication, and a genuine commitment to making sure I was happy with every step of the process. He kept the workspace clean, respected the timeline, and didn?t cut any corners. It?s rare to find someone who takes so much pride in their work and delivers exactly what they promise ? and even beyond that. I?m extremely happy with the outcome and will absolutely be hiring him again for future projects. Highly, highly recommend!"
Ruslan M on April 2025
David Lanni Construction has been in business since 1998. We will design & remodel any room in your home. Our business is family owned & operated with over 40 years of experience in the field. We specialize in Bathrooms, Kitchens & Room additions & believe in quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We look forward to speaking to you.
David Lanni Construction has been in business since 1998. We will design & remodel any room in your home. Our business is family owned & operated with over 40 years of experience in the field. We specialize in Bathrooms, Kitchens & Room additions & believe in quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We look forward to speaking to you.
RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
The 30% rule serves as a guideline suggesting that renovation costs should not exceed 30% of your home's current market value. This principle helps prevent over-investing in improvements that the market may not fully reward upon resale.
For example, if your property is valued at $200,000, keeping your renovation budget under $60,000 provides better financial returns. However, this rule should be balanced with your personal goals and how long you plan to remain in the home.
A $50,000 budget can effectively transform several spaces if carefully allocated. This amount covers a moderate kitchen refresh combined with a bathroom update, or several less complex rooms like bedrooms and living areas.
Your geographic location, material choices, and the extent of structural changes significantly impact what this budget can accomplish. Focusing on cosmetic improvements rather than major layout changes helps maximize your investment across multiple spaces.
Labor constitutes the largest expense in multi-room remodels, accounting for 40% to 70% of total costs. Kitchen and bathroom spaces demand the highest investment due to their specialized fixtures, cabinetry requirements, and necessary plumbing work.
Premium materials such as natural stone countertops, hardwood flooring, and custom cabinetry also significantly increase project costs. Strategic budgeting that balances splurges and savings helps manage these high-cost elements effectively.
Most multi-room remodeling projects require three to six months from start to completion, though complex renovations may extend longer. The process follows a necessary sequence of demolition, structural work, mechanical rough-ins, finishing, and final detailing.
Timeline variables include material availability, contractor scheduling, inspection delays, and unexpected conditions discovered during construction. Establishing clear communication with your contractor and making prompt decisions helps maintain momentum throughout the project.
Begin with foundational and structural modifications that affect multiple spaces before progressing to individual rooms. Address "wet" areas like kitchens and bathrooms next, as these involve the most complex work with plumbing and specialized installations. Complete bedrooms and living spaces last to prevent damage to newly finished areas.
This logical progression minimizes redundant work and creates at least one functional living zone throughout the renovation process. Coordinating related work across different spaces also improves efficiency and potentially reduces costs.