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Whole House Remodeling in Redding, CA

With permits and inspections handled through the City of Redding, HRC Construction manages whole house remodeling in Redding, CA from planning to move-in. Your first consultation is free, and design help is included.

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Why Redding, CA Homeowners Hire a Whole Home Remodeler

A whole house remodel updates the layout, systems, and finishes of most rooms at once, for owners who want to stay put.

Doing it as one project costs less than room-by-room jobs over a decade and fixes aging wiring, plumbing, and insulation while the walls are open.

  • Open floor plans created by removing or re-supporting interior walls
  • Panel upgrades and rewiring for older homes still on 60- or 100-amp service
  • Galvanized supply lines replaced with PEX or copper throughout
  • Kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and paint finished as one coordinated design
  • Insulation, windows, and HVAC updated together to handle 100-degree summers
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Benefits of Hiring a Professional Renovation Contractor

A whole house project in Redding, CA involves a dozen trades, several inspections, and decisions that affect each other. Here is what one general contractor running the job does for you.

One Schedule for Every Trade

Framers, plumbers, electricians, drywallers, and tile setters all have to work in the right order. When homeowners coordinate them alone, one late trade can stall the rest for weeks.

We set the sequence, book the trades, and keep inspections on track. You get one point of contact and one schedule instead of six.

Systems Fixed Before Finishes

Many homes in Redding, CA built from the 1950s through the 1970s still run on original wiring, galvanized pipe, and thin attic insulation. New floors and paint over those systems only get torn out later.

We open the walls once, upgrade what needs it, and close them up for good. That order protects the money you put into the finishes you actually see.

Code and Energy Rules Handled

A remodel this size triggers California requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, energy efficiency, and sometimes fire-resistant materials. In mapped fire hazard zones, new roofing, vents, and siding must meet wildfire standards.

We know what the City of Redding will ask for at plan review. Building it in from the start avoids failed inspections and costly rework.

A Budget Built in Phases

Whole house work does not have to happen all at once if the budget calls for phases. Some families finish the systems and kitchen first, then the bathrooms and flooring a year later.

We map the phases so early work does not get torn out by later work. If you live in the house during the project, we plan around keeping one bathroom and a sleeping area usable.

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How We Run Your Home Renovation

1

Assess the Whole House

We walk every room, the attic, and the crawlspace to check wiring, plumbing, framing, and insulation. That tells us what has to be fixed before we talk about finishes.

2

Design and Phase

We help you work out the layout and selections without hiring an architect first, then break the work into phases. Each phase gets its own price so you decide what happens when.

3

Open Up and Upgrade

Demolition, structural changes, and system upgrades come first, with inspections before walls close. We photograph hidden conditions and price them before moving forward.

4

Finish and Hand Off

Drywall, cabinets, flooring, trim, and paint come last so finished surfaces stay protected. We walk the whole house with you and close out every item on the punch list.

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WHY CHOOSE HRC

Why Choose Us for Whole Home Renovation in Redding, CA

A whole house remodel is a long project, and you need a contractor who still answers the phone in month eight. Owners across Shasta and Tehama Counties, from Redding, CA to Red Bluff and Cottonwood, work with us for honest pricing and plain talk.

General Contractor License #1110953

HRC Construction is licensed under California general contractor License #1110953, so one company carries responsibility for every trade in your home.

Support From Planning to Walkthrough

You work with the same team from the first floor plan sketch through permits, construction, and the final walkthrough.

25+ Years Remodeling and Building

We bring 25+ years in residential and commercial construction, with more than 65 years of combined experience across the team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a whole house remodel cost in Redding, CA?

Most whole house remodels in Redding, CA run $100 to $200 per square foot for new finishes, a kitchen, bathrooms, and some system upgrades. An 1,800 square foot home at that level typically lands between $180,000 and $360,000. Full gut remodels with structural changes, rewiring, and repiping usually run $200 to $300 per square foot. Cosmetic updates like paint, flooring, and fixtures can come in closer to $30 to $75 per square foot. We break the price into phases so you can see where every dollar goes. Call us for a free consultation and a realistic range.

Can we live in the house during the remodel?

Often, yes, if the work is phased and at least one bathroom stays usable. Many families stay through most of the project and move out for 2 to 6 weeks during the heaviest demolition and floor work. Living elsewhere is safer when the whole house is being rewired, repiped, or refinished at once. Dust, noise, and shut-off utilities make daily life hard during those stretches. We mark which weeks the house will be unlivable before work starts, so you can plan ahead.

How long does a whole house remodel take?

Most whole house remodels take 4 to 9 months of construction, depending on size and how much structural or system work is involved. Design, selections, and permitting usually add 2 to 3 months up front. Phased projects take longer overall but spread the cost and disruption over time. Ordering windows, cabinets, and specialty items early keeps the schedule from stalling mid-project.

What problems do you usually find in older homes around Redding, CA?

In homes built before 1980, the most common finds are undersized electrical service, ungrounded wiring, galvanized pipe, and little or no wall insulation. We also see termite damage near slabs and water damage around old windows. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, which requires lead-safe work practices during demolition. Asbestos can show up in popcorn ceilings, old flooring, and duct wrap, so suspect materials get tested before removal. We photograph every hidden condition and price the fix before work continues.

Is it smarter to remodel or tear down and build new?

Remodeling usually makes more sense when the foundation and framing are sound and you are keeping most of the footprint. In Redding, CA, a full remodel typically runs $100 to $300 per square foot, while a new custom home runs $300 to $450. A rebuild starts to win when the foundation is failing, the layout fights every change, or more than half the structure needs replacing. New construction also brings the entire house up to current code, wildfire, and energy standards. We can price both paths during your free consultation so you compare real numbers.

Ready to Make the Whole House Work Again?

Your first consultation is free, and you get a phased price before you commit to anything. Call HRC Construction to start planning your remodel this winter.

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