A complete home remodel in St. Petersburg typically runs $75,000 to $150,000 for a selective renovation and $150,000 to $300,000 for a full gut, with projects taking 3 to 9 months. CraftLine Remodeling is a licensed and insured Florida design build contractor handling whole-home renovations across St. Pete, from the historic bungalow districts to the waterfront.
St. Petersburg Whole-Home Remodel Costs
| Whole-Home Scope | Typical Cost | Construction Time |
|---|---|---|
| Selective remodel (kitchen, baths, flooring, paint) | $75,000 to $150,000 | 3 to 5 months |
| Complete renovation (full gut, layout changes, systems) | $150,000 to $300,000 | 5 to 9 months |
For room-level numbers that feed into a whole-home budget, see our kitchen cost guide and bathroom cost guide, or start with the free cost calculator. You can also explore our St. Petersburg remodeling services.
Renovating St. Pete’s Distinct Housing Stock
St. Petersburg rewards a contractor who knows the neighborhood. Historic Kenwood and the Old Northeast are full of 1920s craftsman bungalows with original heart-pine floors, plaster walls, and systems that predate modern code, so a whole-home renovation there means careful structural and electrical work alongside preserving the character that makes those homes valuable. Crescent Lake and the Grand Central and Arts District blocks mix bungalows with mid-century homes and newer infill. Closer to the water and across much of the peninsula, flood zones drive real decisions: elevation requirements, FEMA-compliant work, and the 50 percent substantial-improvement rule that can reshape a project’s scope. Historic districts add design review on top of permitting. We handle all of it through the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, sequencing a whole-home job so you can often stay in part of the house or plan a clean move-out window.
What a Complete Remodel Includes
- Full design, space planning, and 3D renderings
- Kitchen, all bathrooms, flooring, and interior finishes
- Structural changes, electrical, and plumbing brought to code
- Historic-district and flood-zone compliance where required
- One licensed team, one schedule, and one point of accountability
What Goes Into a St. Petersburg Whole-Home Remodel Budget
On a whole-home project the kitchen and bathrooms carry the largest share of the budget, followed by flooring that runs continuously through the house, interior paint and trim, and any structural work to open up the layout.
Systems are where older homes surprise people: electrical panels, rewiring, repiping, and HVAC updates can be necessary once walls are open, which is exactly why we assess them during design rather than mid-construction. Permitting and any required engineering complete the picture. In St. Pete’s historic districts and flood zones, design review and FEMA compliance can add weeks to the front end, which is why we handle those approvals before demolition begins.
How Your St. Petersburg Whole-Home Remodel Runs
A St. Petersburg whole-home project runs about four to eight weeks of design, selections, permitting, and any historic or flood-zone review, then three to nine months of construction. We phase the work so you can often stay in part of the house.
What Homeowners Say
CraftLine holds a 5.0 rating across 93 Google reviews. We are a licensed and insured Florida contractor and an active member of NARI Tampa Bay. You can see recent kitchen, bath, and whole-home projects across the area in our project portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does flood zone affect a St. Pete whole-home remodel?
If your home is in a flood zone and improvements exceed 50 percent of its value, FEMA’s substantial-improvement rule can require elevation and compliance upgrades. We assess this early so it does not surprise your budget.
Can you renovate a historic Kenwood or Old Northeast bungalow?
Yes. We preserve original character like heart-pine floors and trim while bringing wiring, plumbing, and structure up to code, and we manage any historic-district design review.
How long does a complete St. Petersburg home remodel take?
A selective renovation runs 3 to 5 months; a full gut runs 5 to 9 months depending on structural scope and review requirements.
Do I have to move out during a whole-home renovation?
Not always. For selective remodels we can often phase the work so you stay in part of the house. Full guts usually need a move-out window, which we plan with you up front.
Get Your Free In-Home Estimate
Schedule a free quote or call (813) 522-4359. We will walk your space, talk through your budget, and give you a real number, not a guess.