A fixed-price whole-home project from our Plano-based DFW team serving McKinney homeowners, with designers, project leads, and tradespeople who finish on the day they said they would. Eleven years, one promise: your quote is your price.
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A whole-home renovation in McKinney typically runs $95,000 to $350,000, depending on square footage, how many rooms are gutted, and whether you are restoring a downtown historic home or updating a master-planned house. Permits and inspections for the work go through the City of McKinney Building Inspections department (under Development Services). The biggest McKinney-specific cost driver is the split between two housing profiles: renovating a century-old Victorian or Craftsman near the Historic Downtown district often requires careful structural and systems work to bring 1890s-1900s framing, wiring, and plumbing up to code while preserving period character — which adds cost — whereas a 1990s-2010s home in Stonebridge Ranch or Trinity Falls is usually a more predictable cosmetic-plus-layout update. Our fixed-price model locks the number before demolition, and every renovation carries a 1-year workmanship warranty. For a line-item look at where the money goes, see our whole-home renovation cost guide.
We handle design, selections, permits and construction in-house, with one project manager on the job and a dated schedule before demolition starts.
Design study · from our own drawings
You are not managing six trades and a designer. You are managing us.
Load-bearing walls removed with engineered beams, plumbing and electrical re-run, HVAC rebalanced.
Oak treads, new railings, wainscot and one trim profile carried through every room.
Feature walls, closet build-outs, quiet lighting plans, and baths done in the same sequence.
Offices, playrooms and media rooms with the built-ins that make them actually work.
Covered patios, outdoor kitchens, stone terraces and hardscape tied into the house.
One flooring line, one paint schedule, tight reveals — the part you notice on day 400.
Fixed scope and a written schedule before anyone swings a hammer in your house.
Whole-home walkthrough, scope conversation, lifestyle alignment, budget framing.
Full floorplan + finish package: kitchen, baths, flooring, paint, lighting, exterior.
City of McKinney permits for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural where needed.
Sequenced trades, daily site lead, weekly client walkthroughs, fixed schedule, 12-22 weeks.
Punch list, training on systems, 1-year workmanship warranty active.
One flooring line carried unbroken from the entry through the main living areas.
Built-in millwork and integrated lighting, detailed room by room.
Design, selections and permitting all run before that window, and long-lead cabinetry, windows and stone are ordered the day selections close.
“A McKinney whole-home is half choreography, half plumbing. The hardest part isn't any single trade — it's sequencing 8 trades through a single timeline without anyone tripping over the next one.”
We’re repeat customers of UHS Remodeling. From the initial meeting and design session to the final result, everything was incredible and organized. They kept us informed of every update along the way.
Every range below is one complete whole-home scope in McKinney, materials and labor included.
All ranges include design, materials, labor, permits, and 1-year warranty. Sourced against NARI Cost vs. Value 2025 regional benchmarks.
Sources: nari.org · nkba.org
Whole-home renovation in McKinney means working across two very different kinds of houses, and UHS Remodeling handles both. Near the Historic Downtown square — the second-largest historic district in Texas, a National Historic Landmark since 1978 — many showcase homes date to the 1890s and early 1900s in Victorian and Craftsman styles, so a full renovation has to modernize kitchens, baths, wiring, and plumbing while preserving front porches and period character. Out in the master-planned communities — Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Trinity Falls, Adriatica Village, Tucker Hill — homes built from the 1990s onward are now hitting their first major remodel cycle, with dated finishes and original layouts homeowners want opened up. Since 2014 we have remodeled DFW homes on a fixed-price model, with a 1-year workmanship warranty.
We renovate whole homes across McKinney — from Historic Downtown McKinney to Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Trinity Falls, Adriatica Village, and Tucker Hill.
Your construction lead, Daniel B., manages your whole-home renovation, on schedule and to code.
Sourced from NARI Cost vs. Value 2025, NKBA Design Standards, EPA WaterSense, and 11 years of fielding the same calls in McKinney. Looking for ballpark numbers? Try our cost calculator.
Fully insured · Permits handled · Licensed trades. Questions before you are ready to start? Call (469) 850-7087.
Most whole-home renovations in McKinney fall between $95,000 and $350,000, driven by square footage and how much is gutted. Restoring a historic Victorian or Craftsman near Downtown McKinney tends to land higher because of structural and systems work, while updating a 1990s-2010s master-planned home is usually more predictable. UHS gives a fixed price before demolition, backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Yes. McKinney’s Historic Downtown district is the second-largest historic district in Texas and a National Historic Landmark since 1978, with many homes dating to the 1890s and early 1900s. We modernize kitchens, baths, wiring, and plumbing in these Victorian and Craftsman homes while preserving period character like front porches and original detailing.
Permits and inspections are handled by the City of McKinney Building Inspections department, which operates under the city’s Development Services group. McKinney is the county seat of Collin County. Since a whole-home renovation typically touches plumbing, electrical, and structural work, plan for several inspection stages, plus HOA architectural review if you live in a community like Stonebridge Ranch or Trinity Falls.
A whole-home renovation in McKinney typically ranges from $95,000 to $350,000, depending on square footage, structural scope, and finishes.
A full home renovation in McKinney typically takes 8-20 weeks depending on scope and complexity. Single-room projects take 6-8 weeks. Multi-room renovations average 10-14 weeks. Whole-home gut renovations can run 16-24 weeks.
Renovating is typically more cost-effective than buying new in McKinney. Moving costs including commissions and closing costs add $30,000-$60,000. A whole-home renovation can transform your property while preserving your current mortgage rate and neighborhood.
The City of McKinney requires permits for structural modifications, electrical changes, plumbing alterations, and HVAC work. Cosmetic updates typically do not require permits. UHS Remodeling handles all permit applications and inspections.
Kitchen renovations deliver the highest ROI at 70-80%. Master bathroom remodels follow at 60-70%. Open-concept conversions and new flooring throughout also offer strong returns in McKinney’s competitive market.
For single-room or multi-room renovations, most homeowners stay in their homes. For whole-home gut renovations, temporary relocation for 4-8 weeks during intensive construction phases is recommended.
A whole-home renovation typically includes a full kitchen remodel, all bathroom renovations, new flooring, interior paint, lighting upgrades, and living area updates. Many projects also include open-concept conversions and exterior improvements.
Yes. We manage the entire permit process with the City of McKinney including application, inspection scheduling, and final close-out. This is included at no additional charge.
Kitchen remodels recoup 70-80% of costs. Bathroom renovations return 60-70%. Whole-home renovations return 65-75% at resale and help homes sell faster in neighborhoods like Stonebridge Ranch and Craig Ranch.
Call (469) 850-7087 or schedule a consultation online. We visit your McKinney home, evaluate the property, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed written proposal – completely free with no obligation.
Often, yes. Interior work almost never needs HOA sign-off, but any exterior alteration — windows, roof lines, siding, stone, fencing, an outdoor kitchen — usually needs both a city building permit and written approval from your homeowners association before construction begins. The two run on separate tracks with separate documents and timelines. UHS Remodeling handles the permitting for your project and prepares the drawings and documentation your HOA review typically requires, so the approvals move in parallel instead of delaying your start date.
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