Whole Home Remodel in Memorial.
A whole-home renovation is the only point at which you can fix the things you cannot see — wiring, ducts, insulation, and foundation movement — without paying twice for demolition and finishes. In Memorial that matters most on homes built before the current energy code.
Whole Home Remodel in Memorial, Texas typically costs $150–$275 per square foot for a full renovation, or $85–$130 per square foot for a cosmetic refresh, and takes 10–16 weeks of design and permitting, then 6–12 months on site. Novara Construction is a licensed, insured design-build contractor serving Memorial, Houston and surrounding Harris County, handling design, permitting, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
$150–$275 per square foot for a full renovation, or $85–$130 per square foot for a cosmetic refresh.
Greater Houston market ranges, not a quote. Your number depends on scope, finish level, and existing conditions.
10–16 weeks of design and permitting, then 6–12 months on site.
Permitting duration varies by jurisdiction — see below for who reviews work in Memorial.
What's included
- Architect-led floor plan reworks and structural changes
- Full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing replacement
- Windows, insulation, and envelope upgrades for Gulf Coast humidity
- Kitchen, baths, flooring, millwork, and paint under one contract
- Foundation evaluation and leveling before finishes go in
Memorial homes
Memorial Bend and Wilchester are full of 1950s and 60s ranch homes with great bones, low ceilings, and compartmentalized plans — ideal candidates for opening up the public rooms, raising ceilings, and adding a proper primary suite. In Hunters Creek, Bunker Hill, and Piney Point, projects skew toward large-scale renovations and new custom construction on established lots.
Design and documents first, then a single fixed-price contract, then a sequenced build with one project manager and a live schedule you can check any day of the week.
Who reviews it
Each village — Hunters Creek, Bunker Hill, Piney Point, Hedwig — runs its own permitting with its own setback, drainage, and tree rules, and they are stricter than the City of Houston. We confirm the jurisdiction for your address and manage the submittal and inspections there.
- Memorial Villages
- Hunters Creek
- Bunker Hill
- Piney Point
- Memorial Bend
- Wilchester
77024 · 77079 · 77080
Not listed? Call and we'll confirm coverage for your address.
Memorial questions
Should we move out during the work?
For a full renovation, yes — it is faster, safer, and usually cheaper than phasing around an occupied house. For a partial remodel we can phase the work and keep a functioning kitchen and bath.
Is it cheaper to renovate or build new?
In most established Memorial neighborhoods, renovating is cheaper per square foot than tearing down and rebuilding, and it preserves the lot value. Once you are replacing the foundation and the entire envelope, the math moves toward new construction.
Do you permit in the Memorial Villages?
Yes. Each village has its own building department and drainage and tree requirements, and we handle the submittal, revisions, and inspections.
Can a 1960s ranch get vaulted ceilings?
Often yes. It depends on the roof framing and load paths, which we evaluate with a structural engineer during design.