Home Renovation in Garland, TX

A whole-home renovation in Garland is a practical, value-driven project. Garland homes — mostly built between 1960 and 1995 — have solid bones: brick exteriors, real hardwood framing, good lot sizes, and reasonable original layouts. But after 30–60 years, they need more than cosmetic updates: the kitchens are small and closed off, the master bathrooms have original fiberglass surrounds, the floor plans no longer match modern life, and the systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) are due for replacement. A well-planned Garland renovation brings a 1970s or 1980s home up to current upper-mid standards for a total budget that still makes sense relative to home values of $220,000 to $550,000.

At UHS Remodeling, we handle every part of the Garland renovation process: design coordination, City of Garland permitting, demolition, structural work, systems updates, millwork, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and final punch-list. Our renovations are led by one dedicated UHS project manager and built by one W-2 crew for the life of the project — no rotating subcontractors. We provide fixed-price contracts with full line-item transparency, daily photo updates, and a written 3-year workmanship warranty. Our Plano HQ gives us full DFW coverage.

Garland Home Renovation — 3 Project Tiers

Tier 1: Partial Renovation — Core Rooms Refresh ($65,000 – $150,000)

This tier serves Garland homeowners who want to modernize the most used spaces without a full gut. Scope typically includes: full custom kitchen remodel with solid-wood cabinetry and quartz countertops, 1–2 bathroom renovations (primary plus a secondary), refinished hardwood floors on the main level, fresh paint throughout, new lighting plan, updated hardware packages, and targeted electrical and plumbing upgrades. We preserve the home’s existing layout and focus budget on visible, daily-use upgrades. Timeline: 10–14 weeks.

Tier 2: Full-Home Renovation ($150,000 – $300,000)

The core of Garland home renovation. This tier covers Firewheel, Duck Creek, and Eastridge homes where the owner wants every interior space brought up to current standard. Scope: complete gut and rebuild of the kitchen, every bathroom, and secondary spaces (laundry, mudroom, pantry, closets); new hardwood or engineered wood floors throughout; full millwork package including custom built-ins; targeted plumbing, electrical, and HVAC updates; new interior doors and hardware; designer lighting throughout; closets rebuilt; and full paint and trim package. Timeline: 4–7 months.

Tier 3: Gut Renovation & Structural Changes ($300,000 – $500,000+)

The most ambitious Garland renovations reimagine the architecture, not just the finishes. Scope includes everything in Tier 2 plus: structural modifications (wall removals, steel beam installation, ceiling height changes, window enlargements); roof or window replacement; whole-home plumbing and electrical replacement; added square footage through a rear or side addition; outdoor living terraces with covered patios; and basic landscape coordination. These projects typically run 7–12 months and deliver the most dramatic transformation of an older Garland home.

Garland Home Renovation Cost Breakdown

Garland Renovation by Neighborhood

Firewheel & Eastern Hills (Upscale Full Renovations)

Firewheel contains Garland’s largest and newest homes (1990s–2000s, 2,800–4,500 sq ft). These homes have good bones but builder-grade finishes throughout — oak cabinetry, Level 1 granite, basic tile, builder-grade appliances. A renovation here typically replaces finishes across the whole home rather than modifying the floor plan. Tier 2 scopes in the $180K–$280K range are common.

Duck Creek & Oakridge (Structural Renovations)

Duck Creek and Oakridge contain many 1970s–1990s ranch and two-story homes with closed floor plans that benefit most from structural renovations. Removing the wall between the kitchen and family room, expanding the kitchen into an adjacent dining room, opening up low popcorn ceilings, and replacing single-pane windows all deliver dramatic transformation. Tier 2 and Tier 3 projects are common here.

Apollo & Centerville Corridor

Older Garland neighborhoods (1960s and early 1970s) have compact footprints. Gut renovations here often involve removing multiple interior walls, rebuilding the kitchen as the centerpiece, modernizing all bathrooms, refinishing original hardwoods, and updating all systems. Tier 3 gut renovations are common.

North Garland & Eastridge

Eastridge and North Garland contain 1980s and 1990s traditional homes. Renovations typically replace finishes across the whole home, refinish original hardwoods, upgrade lighting, and update trim and baseboards. Tier 1 and Tier 2 scopes cover most projects.

2026 Garland Renovation Trends

Opening the Floor Plan

The single most common renovation change in 2026 Garland projects is removing the wall between the kitchen and family room. Older Garland homes were designed with compartmentalized floor plans that no longer match how families live. Removing this wall (engineered with a beam) transforms the feel of the main level.

Systems Replacement on 1960s–1980s Homes

Full HVAC replacement, updated 200-amp electrical service, and replacing galvanized plumbing with PEX are common line items in Tier 2 and Tier 3 projects on older Garland homes. The walls are already open, so the incremental cost is modest compared to retrofitting later.

Refinishing Over Replacing

Many Garland homes have beautiful original oak or pine hardwood floors under old carpet or laminate. Refinishing is usually the better move: it preserves the character of the home, is significantly cheaper than new flooring, and delivers a warmer result than most modern engineered wood.

Practical Luxury Over Showpiece Luxury

Garland homeowners strongly favor durable, daily-use luxury over showpiece aesthetics. Quartz over marble. Porcelain tile over natural stone. Semi-custom cabinetry over full-custom artisan builds. The goal is a beautiful home that performs well for 20 years, not a magazine spread.

Garland Renovation Project Gallery

Why Garland Homeowners Choose UHS for Full Renovations

• One dedicated project manager, one crew. Your renovation has one point of accountability from day one through punch-list — no rotating subs.
• Fixed-price contracts with full line-item transparency. Every trade, every material, every permit fee is priced before you sign.
• Value-engineered for the Garland market. We source materials and finishes that deliver real quality at Garland-appropriate pricing.
• City of Garland permitting expertise. We handle the full permitting process.
• Plano HQ with full DFW coverage. Our central Plano location serves Garland and all of DFW.
• Daily photo updates. You see your renovation progress every single day via text.
• 3-year written workmanship warranty. Every trade covered for three full years.
• 500+ verified reviews, 4.9-star average. Google, Facebook, and Angi.

“We bought a 1978 Duck Creek home planning to live in it forever, but we had to fix everything first. UHS gutted the kitchen, rebuilt three bathrooms, refinished the hardwoods, repainted the entire house, replaced the HVAC, and opened the wall between the kitchen and family room. Five-month project, fixed-price contract within 3%. The house looks and feels like a brand new home.”
— Verified Google review, UHS Remodeling