Whole Home Remodel in The Woodlands.
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 The Woodlands that matters most on homes built before the current energy code.
Whole Home Remodel in The Woodlands, 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 The Woodlands, TX and surrounding Montgomery 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 The Woodlands.
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
The Woodlands homes
Homes in Grogan's Mill and Panther Creek date to the 1970s and 80s and often need structural and systems work alongside finishes. Cochran's Crossing, Alden Bridge, and Sterling Ridge homes from the 90s and 2000s typically need kitchen and bath modernization and better indoor-outdoor connection. Deep tree cover here makes lighting design and window placement a real part of the remodel, not an afterthought.
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
The Woodlands Township enforces covenants and tree protection through Residential Design Review, and construction permits go through Montgomery County. Exterior changes, additions, patio covers, and tree removal all need approval before work starts — we prepare and submit those packets.
- Grogan's Mill
- Panther Creek
- Cochran's Crossing
- Alden Bridge
- Sterling Ridge
- Creekside Park
77380 · 77381 · 77382 · 77384 · 77389
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The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands 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 handle The Woodlands Residential Design Review?
Yes. Exterior work in the Township requires design review approval, and we prepare the drawings and submittal as part of the project.
Can you build a covered patio or outdoor kitchen on a wooded lot?
Yes, with tree protection and drainage planned up front. We site structures to keep mature trees where possible, since removals require approval.