Renovation vs. Rebuild: How to Decide

It's the question we get most often: should we renovate or tear down and start fresh? The answer depends on the structure, the bones, the location, and what you want the home to feel like in ten years.

When renovation wins

• Foundation, framing and envelope are sound
• You love the location and footprint
• Heritage or character details are worth preserving
• Total scope is under ~60% of the home's replacement value

When a rebuild wins

• Foundation cracks, settled framing, or asbestos throughout
• Layout is fundamentally wrong for how you live
• Mechanical and electrical are end-of-life
• You want a high-performance envelope that's hard to retrofit

We offer flat-fee feasibility reviews to help you make this call before you invest in design.