Whole-Home Remodeling in Lakeland, FL
Updating an older Lakeland home, or making a house you just bought feel like yours? DBR Construction plans and manages whole-home remodels, from floor plan changes to new kitchens, baths, flooring and systems.
What Does a Whole-Home Remodel Include?
A whole-home remodel updates most or all of a house in one coordinated project instead of one room at a time. It often includes opening up the floor plan, a new kitchen and bathrooms, flooring and trim throughout, paint and lighting, plus the electrical, plumbing and HVAC updates older homes usually need anyway. Doing it all at once means one set of permits, one round of demolition and one schedule, which usually costs less than spreading the same work over several years.
Many homes around Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow were built decades ago, and a full remodel is often where we find what is hiding behind the walls: outdated wiring, old galvanized or polybutylene plumbing, past water damage or termite damage. We open things up early, show you what we found and adjust the plan before finishes go in, so you are never paying to cover up a problem.
DBR Construction is a Lakeland-based Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC #1531838). We manage the design, permits, licensed trades and inspections, and because we are also a Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC #1333156), we can handle the roof in the same project if it is due. Call 1 (863) 602-4200 to talk about your home.
Whole-Home Remodeling Services
Everything a full renovation touches, managed by one team.
Floor Plan Changes
Removing or moving walls to open up the kitchen and living areas, with engineering wherever a wall is load-bearing.
Kitchens
New layouts, cabinets, countertops, lighting and appliances as part of the larger project.
Bathrooms
Updated primary and guest baths with properly waterproofed showers and new fixtures.
Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC
Panel upgrades, rewiring, repiping and new ductwork done by licensed trades before the walls close.
Flooring, Trim & Paint
Consistent flooring, doors, trim and paint throughout, so the whole house feels finished.
Roof & Exterior
Roof replacement, windows, doors and exterior updates folded into the same project when they are due.
Common Whole-Home Remodeling Questions
It depends on the size of the house, how many rooms are involved, the finishes you choose and what updates the electrical, plumbing and HVAC need. We walk the home with you at no charge and give you an itemized estimate, and if the full scope is more than you want to take on at once, we can plan it in phases.
Sometimes. We can often phase the work so part of the house stays livable. Projects that involve flooring throughout, major plumbing or heavy demolition may mean moving out for a few weeks. We plan that with you up front so there are no surprises.
Most whole-home renovations take several months. The schedule depends on the size of the home, permit review times, material lead times and what we find once walls are opened. You get a realistic timeline before work starts and updates as it moves along.
Yes. Structural changes, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work all require permits in Polk County and its cities. We pull them under our license and schedule every inspection.
We stop, show you what we found with photos and explain the options. Any added work is written up as a change order with the cost before we do it, so you stay in control of the budget.
If the foundation and framing are sound, remodeling usually costs less and keeps the character of the home. If the structure has serious problems, building new can make more sense. We will give you an honest opinion either way, and we do both.
Remodeling room by room over several years means paying for demolition, permits and setup again and again, and the rooms rarely match. A single plan lets us sequence the work so the dusty jobs happen once, the systems are updated before the walls close, and the finishes tie together from the front door to the back porch.
Schedule a free walkthrough and we will help you set priorities and a budget.
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DBR Construction proudly serves homeowners and businesses across Polk County and surrounding areas.
