A full home remodel in Tampa Bay runs $75,000 to $150,000 for a selective renovation and $150,000 to $300,000 or more for a complete gut, and it takes 3 to 6 months for a standard whole-home update or 6 to 12 months for a full gut. Craftline is a licensed design build contractor that handles the whole project, design through final inspection, across Hillsborough and Pinellas. Here are the answers homeowners ask before starting a whole-house renovation.
A whole-home remodel is the biggest project most people take on with their house, and the questions are almost always the same: what does it cost, how long does it take, and can we live there while it happens. The answers below come from how we actually run these jobs in Tampa Bay.
Full Home Remodel Cost in Tampa Bay
| Scope | Typical Cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Selective whole-home update (finishes, kitchen, baths, paint, flooring) | $75,000 to $150,000 | 3 to 6 months |
| Complete gut remodel (new layout, systems, everything) | $150,000 to $300,000+ | 6 to 12 months |
| Per square foot, whole-home | $95 to $250 per sq ft | Varies by scope |
Where you land depends on how much moves. Keeping the existing layout and replacing finishes sits at the lower end. Moving walls, redoing plumbing and electrical, and upgrading the kitchen and every bathroom pushes toward the top. Inside a full remodel, kitchens commonly run $25,000 to $80,000 and each bathroom $18,000 to $50,000. Build your own estimate with the free remodeling cost calculator, and our Tampa whole home renovation guide breaks the budget down room by room.
How Long a Whole-Home Remodel Takes
Plan on 3 to 6 months for a standard update and 6 to 12 months for a gut. The build itself is rarely the long pole. Design and selections take a few weeks, permitting through Hillsborough County or your Pinellas city adds time, and material lead times on cabinets, windows, and tile can stretch the schedule more than the labor does. We order long-lead items early and lock the design before demolition so the calendar holds.
Remodeling Tampa Bay’s Housing Stock
The whole-home projects we take on tend to fall into a few groups. Mid-century block ranch homes across St. Petersburg, Largo, and South Tampa have solid block shells but original galvanized or cast iron plumbing run through a slab, plus electrical panels that need updating. Bungalows in Seminole Heights and the older Tampa neighborhoods have charm and knob-and-tube surprises. Newer slab homes in Wesley Chapel, Brandon, and Riverview are structurally fine but were built builder-grade and are ready for real finishes. Each starts in a different place, which is why a whole-home quote has to come after we see the house, not from a per-foot guess. Slab plumbing reroutes, panel upgrades, and flood-zone elevation requirements all change the number, and they differ between Hillsborough and Pinellas.
You can see the range of our finished work in our project portfolio, and our full service list is at Tampa Bay remodeling services.
What a Full Home Remodel Includes
- Design and a fixed scope before any demolition starts
- Permits pulled and carried in your county or city
- Structural changes, new plumbing and electrical, and HVAC as needed
- Kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint, trim, and lighting
- One project manager and one schedule, not a string of separate contractors
- Final inspections and a walk-through punch list
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Full Home Remodel FAQs
Can we live in the house during the remodel?
Often yes, if we phase the work so you keep a working kitchen and bathroom while another area is under construction. On a full gut it is usually easier and safer to move out for the heaviest stretch. We map this out with you before we start so there are no surprises.
What is the average cost of a full home renovation?
For Tampa Bay, $75,000 to $150,000 covers a selective update and $150,000 to $300,000 or more covers a complete gut. The square-foot range is roughly $95 to $250 depending on finishes and how much of the layout and systems change.
Do you handle design, or do I need an architect first?
We are design build, so design and construction live under one roof. For most remodels that means you do not need to hire a separate architect. When a project needs stamped structural drawings, we bring in the engineer and manage it for you.
How do payments work on a project this size?
Whole-home remodels are billed in milestones tied to progress, not all up front. You see the scope and the draw schedule in the contract before work begins, so you always know what each payment covers.
Will a remodel meet current Florida code?
Yes. Permitted work is inspected against the current Florida Building Code, including wind and, in flood zones, elevation requirements. That is part of why a permitted remodel protects you at resale.
Start Your Whole-Home Remodel in Tampa Bay
Tell us about your house and your goals, and we will walk the home, build a scope, and give you a real number and timeline. Schedule a free quote or call (813) 522-4359.