Emphasizing quality craftsmanship, we have been revitalizing Vermont since 2006. You will enjoy working with our friendly, skilled crew on your next renovation or building project.
Kerstetter Construction & Restoration specializes in improving existing structures, building energy efficient homes, and light commercial work. We also offer drafting and design services throughout Vermont.
We have developed a process rooted in good communication, making the process go smoothly and making the outcome beautiful. We complete the job as quickly as possible and keep our clients informed and happy during the build-out.
Remodels, especially in older homes, are more challenging in their nature than new homes. Our carpenters are skilled at incorporating new materials into the old materials, working within the unusual constraints that can be present in existing structures, and bringing unique solutions to your space.
Whole Home Restoration Vermont
You will love working with our highly skilled and very likable crew. Something you’ll want to consider when hiring your contractor. With a whole house remodel, the entire house is transformed. It’s an exciting step that can also be a bit intimidating, given the scale of the project and the amount of planning that is required.
The payoff can be substantial, though. Remodeling the whole house may be a necessary precursor to selling the house for a profit. Or it might be done to make the house more livable for its current occupants. Whatever the reason for the whole house remodel, the prep work is the same: budgeting, planning, and selecting a contractor, among other things. Learn more about house remodeling in Vermont.
Cost to Remodel a House
The average cost of a whole-home remodel in Vermont is $68,600. This average is based on costs that start at about $27,700 and range up to $509,400. In general, expect to spend about $20 to $350 per square foot to remodel your entire house.1
Because more plumbing and electrical work is involved, bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms tend to be more expensive to remodel than bedrooms, living rooms, and office space. Here’s a breakdown of the average costs to remodel each room during a whole house remodel:
- Bathroom: $6,700 to $38,000
- Kitchen: $14,600 to $50,000
- Laundry room (utility): $7,000
- Living Room: $5,000 to $20,000
- Bedroom: $1,500 to $15,500
- Office: $15,000 or more1
Resale Value Considerations
If you expect to live in your remodeled house for the rest of your life, resale value is less of a concern. But in all likelihood, your whole-house remodel will cycle back to another set of buyers. Some remodel projects carry the potential of more resale value than others.
Full Resale Value
Some home remodel projects return their full cost or nearly so. According to the Remodeling 2023 Cost vs. Value Report, home remodels that might return 95-percent or more of their cost include:
- Convert gas-burning (or other fossil fuel-burning) HVAC to an electric system
- Replacing a garage
- Add manufactured stone veneer to the exterior
- Replace the entry door with a steel door
- Add vinyl siding to the house
50-percent or More Resale Value
Projects that might return 50-percent or more (up to 95-percent) of their cost:
- Replace the siding with fiber-cement siding
- Minor kitchen remodeling
- Replace the windows with vinyl or wood windows
- Midrange bathroom or mudroom remodeling
- Replace the roof with asphalt or composite shingles
- Build a deck
Home Remodel Order
- Find a suitable contractor
- Plan the renovation with the contractor
- Demolish current materials
- Haul away demolished materials
- Rebuild main structures like walls, support beams, and subfloors
- Update or add plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
- Install drywall
- Install flooring
- Install cabinets, fixtures, and appliances
- Add décor and finish the furnishings
Planning a Whole-Home Remodel
Choose Your Design Goals
Before you start, you need a vision or a general idea of the end result. Remodeling in order to sell is vastly different from remodeling for yourself for the long term.
Remodeling for resale means keeping your finger on the pulse of current design trends so the home will appeal to buyers. This is where it’s helpful to seek the opinion of designers, architects, contractors, and other renovation companies in vermont.
Remodeling for yourself means adapting the design plan to fit your needs. You may have children on the way. You may need two home offices. You may prioritize cooking and eating areas over entertainment or common areas. The best remodel design plan is one that starts with a close examination of your needs and wants—even before discussing the home itself.
Determine Your Funding
You will need money to pay for the remodel. Likely, cash won’t be your only funding option. You have a range of funding choices that you can mix to find the solution that works best for you:
Home Improvement Program (“HIP”) loans: HIP loans are government-subsidized loans that help rehabilitate structures or correct violations. These loans cover core remodel projects like roofing and siding. Projects like hot tubs, decks, and swimming pools are not eligible for HIP loans.
Cash: Cash is liquid, doesn’t need to be paid back, and carries no interest.
Home equity loan: Borrowing money against the equity in your house may ensure a lower interest rate since this is a secured loan. Your home is held as collateral for the loan.
Credit cards: Credit cards have such low borrowing limits and high interest rates that using them for the entire remodel isn’t practical. But you can purchase specific items with credit cards: cabinets, flooring, or fixtures.