- 928.607.4015
Barden Home Builders
Whole Home Remodeling
in Flagstaff, AZ
Complete home remodels designed by our in-house team and built to a fixed contract price. Serving Flagstaff neighborhoods including Country Club, Coconino Estates, Mt. Elden Estates, Forest Highlands, Ponderosa Trails, and Central Flagstaff since 2006.
Whole Home Remodel · Forest Highlands, Flagstaff
Fixed contract · Completed on time within 2% of budget
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WHAT TO EXPECT
What a Whole Home Remodel in Flagstaff Actually Involves
A whole home remodel is the most comprehensive project a Flagstaff homeowner can take on short of building from scratch. You are coordinating every trade simultaneously across every room in the house — framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, tile, cabinetry, flooring, and finish work — while managing a budget that touches every system in the building. Without a single team handling design and construction together, that coordination breaks down quickly and costs compound.
Barden approaches every whole home remodel as a true design-build project. Your in-house designer works with you to resolve every decision before a fixed contract price is set. One project manager coordinates all trades from demolition through the final walkthrough. The fixed contract price is set only after the complete design is finished and every subcontractor has submitted their bids, so the number you sign reflects actual costs on a fully designed scope.
Whole home remodels in Flagstaff through Barden typically run 10-12 months from first consultation to completion. That includes 3 to 4 months of design, 4 to 6 weeks of permitting which runs concurrently with subcontractor bidding, and 6 to 8 months of active construction depending on the scope and whether structural changes are involved.
Project Timeline at a Glance
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Free Initial Consultation
Walk through your kitchen. Define budget and scope. Most projects accept a design agreement within one week.
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Design Phase: 3-4 Months
Every decision across every room is made with your in-house design team before the fixed contract price is set. Structural changes, kitchen and bath layouts, flooring, cabinetry, electrical plan, plumbing locations, and all finish selections are resolved in this phase.
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Permitting: 4-6 Weeks
Barden handles all permits with the City of Flagstaff or Coconino County. Permitting runs concurrently with subcontractor bidding so it does not extend the overall project timeline in most cases.
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Construction: 6-8 Months
Your project manager coordinates all subcontractors across every trade, manages the sequencing, and updates your BuilderTrend portal weekly with photos and schedule information throughout the build.
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Completion & Warranty
We walk through every detail together before calling the remodel complete. Punch list items are resolved before closeout, and warranty coverage begins at completion.
SCOPE OF WORK
What Barden's Whole Home Remodels Include
Every whole home remodel is different, but here is what most Flagstaff projects include from our team:
Structural and Layout Changes
Wall removal, beam installation, floor plan reconfiguration, and any structural modifications are scoped and engineered during the design phase. Barden coordinates structural engineering so homeowners do not have to manage separate relationships.
Kitchen Remodel
Custom cabinetry, countertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and flooring are all specified during the design phase. Kitchen scope is one of the most complex parts of a whole home remodel and is fully resolved before the fixed contract is set.
Flooring Throughout
Hardwood, tile, luxury vinyl plank, and carpet selections are made during the design phase for every room. Transitions, thresholds, and subfloor conditions are assessed before the fixed contract is set so there are no scope surprises once demolition begins.
Bathroom Remodels
Every bathroom in the home is addressed during the design phase, including tile selection, plumbing fixture upgrades, vanities, lighting, and waterproofing. Multi-bathroom scope under one fixed contract is the most efficient ways to complete bathroom work across the home.
Lighting and Electrical
Panel upgrades, circuit planning, recessed lighting layouts, fixture selections, and any smart home integration are resolved during the design phase. Electrical rough-in locations are confirmed before walls are closed so the finished result matches the approved plan.
HVAC and Mechanical
Duct modifications, equipment upgrades, zone additions, and any mechanical changes required by the new layout are scoped during design. Barden coordinates HVAC subcontractors as part of the fixed contract so there are no separate contracts for homeowners to manage.
Windows and Doors
Whole home remodels frequently include window replacements, new exterior doors, and interior door upgrades. In Flagstaff’s climate older single-pane or poorly sealed windows are one of the biggest sources of heat loss at 7,000 feet.
Interior Finishes
Paint colors, trim profiles, door hardware, window treatments, and all finish details are selected during the design phase. The whole home remodel finishes as a cohesive result because every decision is made together before construction begins.
Investment
What Does a Whole Home Remodel Cost in Flagstaff?
Whole home remodels in Flagstaff through Barden typically start at $300,000 for homes under 2,000 square feet with moderate scope. More comprehensive remodels involving structural changes, high-end finishes, full kitchen and multi-bathroom work, and larger square footage typically run between $500,000 and $900,000 depending on the size of the home, the extent of structural changes, and material selections.
Before design begins, we establish a general investment range based on your goals and budget. Every material selection, cabinet spec, and fixture decision made in-house design team is made with that range in mind. By the time we go out for subcontractor bids, the number is not a surprise, it lands where we said it would.
The most important thing to understand about budget is when the fixed price is set. Barden’s fixed contract price comes after the complete design is finished and every subcontractor has priced their scope. That means the number you sign is based on actual bids, not rough estimates. Across all recently completed kitchen projects, cost variances above the fixed contract price were driven by owner-requested scope additions, not contractor surprises.
Whole Home Remodel
Completed 2024 in Flagstaff, AZ
Contract Price
$734,000
Owner-Requested Additions
(3 Changes) $23,000
Final Cost
$773,000
Timeline vs. Schedule
On time
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How a Whole Home Remodel Works With Barden
The complexity of a whole home remodel is manageable when every decision is made before construction starts. Here is the full sequence from your first conversation to a finished home.
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FREE · NO OBLIGATION
Free Consultation and Investment Range
We start with an honest conversation about your goals, your home, and your budget. Before anything else, we give you a general investment range based on your project scope so you know what you’re working with before design begins. You’ll leave with a clear picture of what’s possible and what it will realistically cost. Most whole home remodel projects move to a design agreement within one to two weeks of this conversation.
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3-4 MONTHS
Design Phase
Your in-house designer works with you to resolve every decision across every room before construction begins. Structural changes, kitchen and bath layouts, flooring, cabinetry, electrical plan, plumbing locations, mechanical scope, and all finish selections are finalized before the fixed contract price is set
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4-6 WEEKS
Permitting
Barden handles all required permits with the City of Flagstaff or Coconino County. For whole home remodels involving structural work, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, permitting runs concurrently with subcontractor bidding so it does not extend the overall timeline in most projects.
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Fixed Contract Acceptance
Contract Review & Approval
Once design is complete and all subcontractors have submitted bids, you receive your fixed contract price covering all labor, materials, permitting, and project management across every trade.
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4-6 MONTHS
Construction
Construction begins with a signed fixed-price contract and a detailed schedule. Your project manager coordinates all subcontractors across every trade, manages the sequencing across rooms and systems, and updates your BuilderTrend portal weekly with photos and schedule information throughout the build.
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PROJECT CLOSE
Completion and Walkthrough
We walk through every room together before calling the remodel complete. Punch list items are resolved before closeout, and warranty coverage begins at completion.
Flagstaff Remodels We've Completed
Every project on this page was designed by our in-house team and built to a fixed contract price. Most came in within 1-2% of the original contract number.
Project Case Study
What "Fixed Price" Actually Looks Like
Here is how a recently completed Flagstaff whole home remodel tracked against the original contract price.
Whole Home Remodel
Flagstaff, AZ · Completed 2024
CONTRACT PRICE
$734,000
FINAL COST
$773,000
TIMELINE
On Time
Owner requested changes
$23,000
A complete whole home remodel in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff. The variance above the fixed contract price reflects three owner-requested changes made during construction, each priced and approved before work proceeded. The project was delivered exactly on the original schedule.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Whole Home Remodeling in Flagstaff: Common Questions
How much does a whole home remodel cost in Flagstaff?
Barden’s whole home remodels typically start at $300,000 for homes under 2,000 square feet with moderate scope. More comprehensive remodels involving structural changes, full kitchen and multi-bathroom work, and larger homes generally run between $500,000 and $900,000. The fixed contract price is set after the complete design is finished and all subcontractors have submitted bids, so the number you sign reflects actual costs on a fully designed scope.
How long does a whole home remodel take in Flagstaff?
From first consultation to a finished home, most Barden whole home remodel projects take 10 to 12 months. That includes 3 to 4 months of design, 4 to 6 weeks of permitting which runs concurrently with subcontractor bidding, and 4 to 6 months of active construction. The design phase is where every decision across every room is made before construction starts, which is what keeps the build phase on schedule.
Can I live in my home during a whole home remodel?
In most cases, no. A whole home remodel requires trades working across every part of the house simultaneously, including active dust, noise, open walls, and periods without functional kitchens or bathrooms. Most homeowners plan for temporary housing during the build phase. We will walk through the realistic options during the consultation based on your specific scope and timeline.
Do you handle permits for whole home remodels in Flagstaff?
Yes. Barden handles all permitting for whole home remodels within the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits. For comprehensive whole home remodels, permitting is a significant coordination effort and is included in Barden’s project management scope from the start.
What is included in Barden's fixed contract price for a whole home remodel?
The fixed contract price includes all labor, materials, subcontractor work across every trade, structural engineering where required, permitting, and project management. It is set after the complete design is finished and every subcontractor has submitted their scope. Owner-requested changes made during construction are the only additions to the contract price, and each is priced and approved before any additional work proceeds.
What neighborhoods in Flagstaff do you complete whole home remodels in?
Barden completes whole home remodels throughout the City of Flagstaff and surrounding areas, with completed projects in Country Club, Coconino Estates, Mt. Elden Estates, Forest Highlands, Ponderosa Trails, Central Flagstaff, Cheshire, and Sunnyside. We are familiar with the specific permitting requirements, setback rules, and site conditions across Flagstaff neighborhoods.
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Ready to Remodel Your Flagstaff Home?
The first step is a free consultation at your home. Aaron will walk through every room, talk through your goals, and give you a realistic investment range before any commitment is required.
What to Expect From Your Consultation
✓ Walk through your home and evaluate the existing layout, plumbing, electrical, and anything that affects what’s possible.
✓ Talk through what isn’t working and what you want the finished home to look and feel like.
✓ Discuss Your Budget so we can design toward it honestly.
✓ Establish a realistic investment range based on your goals and your unique space.
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