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Deane sends a construction schedule before work starts and keeps you updated as the job moves along.
Whole Home Renovations in St. Johns County
Berith Builders renovates whole homes in St. Johns County, Jacksonville and nearby areas. If your house needs more than one room updated, Deane Wolfe can plan the work, pull the permits and oversee every trade so the whole house comes together.
- Free in-home visit
- Written, itemized estimate
- 1-year labor warranty
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One Contractor for the Whole House
A whole home renovation is a big job with a lot of moving parts. Layout changes, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing and finishes all have to be planned in the right order.
Deane has 30 years in construction as a home builder and renovator, so he knows how a house goes together from the framing up. On your project, he answers the phone, writes the estimate, handles the permits and is on site overseeing the work.
- One point of contact for the entire project
- Structural and mechanical knowledge
- Permits and inspections handled for you
- Daily updates by text, email or phone
- 1-year labor warranty plus manufacturer warranties
Older Homes
Renovating an Older Home
Many homes in Fruit Cove, Julington Creek, Mandarin and World Golf Village were built 25 to 40 years ago. They often have good bones but dated layouts, closed-off kitchens, tired bathrooms and older systems.
A whole home renovation lets you keep your neighborhood, your lot and your schools while getting a home that feels new. It can also be the right time to fix older plumbing or electrical while walls are already open.
Scope
What a Whole Home Renovation Can Include
Every renovation is planned around your home, but it can include:
- 01Removing walls to open up the layout
- 02Kitchen remodeling
- 03Bathroom remodeling
- 04New flooring throughout
- 05Updated plumbing and electrical
- 06New lighting
- 07Interior doors and trim
- 08Exterior door replacement
- 09Drywall and paint
- 10Updating finishes to a new style
Deane coordinates every trade and plans the order of the work.
Style
Moving Away From the Dated Look
A lot of homes in Northeast Florida still have the Mediterranean style of the 90s and 2000s: arches, stucco details and heavy finishes. Today, many homeowners want a cleaner look, such as contemporary, coastal or craftsman, with square edges and open spaces.
Deane can help you decide how far to take the change, from new finishes to reshaping rooms. He gives design direction on layout and materials and works with architects and designers when the project needs drawings.
Planning Before Work Starts
Good planning keeps a big project on track. Before work begins, we:
- Walk the house with you and talk through every room
- Look at structure, plumbing and electrical
- Decide what needs drawings, engineering or permits
- Build a written, itemized estimate
- Write a detailed contract from that estimate
- Set a construction schedule showing the order of the work
If plans are not done yet, Deane will give you a basic budget and tell you clearly that it is a starting number.
Spending Your Budget Wisely
Deane looks at a renovation as a builder and as someone who knows real estate. He will point out which changes are likely to add value and which may not pay back.
He will also tell you if you are about to over-improve for your neighborhood. His advice is simple: do not build out of your neighborhood. Deane also helps with sourcing and will shop for the best price on the products you choose.
Which Rooms to Do First
If you cannot do everything at once, a few rules help:
- Do the work behind the walls first. Plumbing, wiring and structural changes are easier before new finishes go in.
- Start with the room that bothers you most day to day, often the kitchen.
- Plan layout changes early, since moving a wall affects the rooms on both sides.
- Leave paint and small finish updates for last.
Deane will walk through the house with you and help you decide what to do now and what can wait.
Cost
What Does a Whole Home Renovation Cost?
We do not give prices over the phone. The cost depends on:
- How many rooms are included
- Layout and structural changes
- Plumbing and electrical updates
- Kitchen and bathroom scope
- Material and finish choices
- Condition of the home
- Design, engineering and permit needs
Deane sends a written, itemized estimate, usually within a couple of days of the visit.
How you get a price
- 1Free in-home visit. Deane comes out, measures and talks through what you want.
- 2Written, itemized estimate. Sent by email a couple of days after the visit.
- 3A schedule before work starts. You know the order of the work and who is on site.
Work is covered by a 1-year labor warranty.
Living in the House During the Work
Some homeowners stay in the house during a renovation and some move out for part of it. It depends on the scope. Deane will talk with you about what makes sense and works to keep the job site clean, safe and as low-stress as possible.
Our Warranty
Whole home renovations come with a 1-year labor warranty, plus the manufacturer warranties on installed products.
- Deane runs the project himself, start to finish
- 30 years as a builder and renovator
- Knowledge of structure and all mechanical trades
- Honest advice on value
- Only two or three jobs at a time
- Daily communication
- Licensed Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1269953
Home Renovations Across Northeast Florida
We renovate homes in St. Johns, Fruit Cove and Julington Creek, Nocatee, Palm Valley, Mandarin, World Golf Village, St. Augustine and Jacksonville.
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Whole home renovations across Northeast Florida
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Whole Home Renovation FAQs
Can you renovate my whole house at once?
Yes. Deane plans the work so each trade happens in the right order.
Do you work with architects?
Yes. Deane works with architects and designers on projects that need drawings. He is not an architect himself.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. Deane handles permits and inspections.
Do you remodel older homes?
Yes. Homes 25 to 40 years old are exactly the kind of work we look for.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. Deane visits your home and sends a written, itemized estimate.
Free In-Home Visit
Start Planning Your Home Renovation
Does your house need more than a single room update? Call Berith Builders at (904) 865-3289 or send a request. Deane will walk through your home with you and talk about what is possible.
Free Estimate
Request a Free Estimate
Tell us about your project and Deane will call you back to set up a visit to your home.
Phone(904) 865-3289- EmailDeane.wolfe.dw@gmail.com
- Based inSt. Johns, FL
- Service areaSt. Johns, Duval and Clay counties, from Jacksonville to St. Augustine
- LicenseFlorida Certified Building Contractor CBC1269953