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Trusted Home Remodeling for Tampa Homeowners
Home Remodeling in Tampa typically costs between $9,000 and $130,000 depending on whether you’re updating a single bathroom or reworking the entire house. We give you a written price before any work starts, so that number never drifts after the crew arrives. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa, a Cedarwell company founded in 2005 and led by Graham Stein, has spent two decades helping families across Tampa, from Palma Ceia to Westchase, turn dated rooms into spaces that work for how they actually live. Call (850) 779-4017 and a live person answers, 24/7, every time.
If you’re searching for a Home Remodeling in Tampa contractor, the first question is usually about price. Fair. The second question, the one that keeps people up at night, is whether the crew will leave the house a mess. We name both answers up front. A kitchen remodel in Tampa runs $14,000 – $45,000. A bathroom remodel runs $9,000 – $28,000. And on every job, shoe covers go on at the door, drop cloths go down on the floors, and we photograph the clean-up before we leave. That’s not an add-on. That’s the Cedarwell Care Promise, printed into every contract.
We are a home remodeling contractor, not a handyman service. The difference shows up in the details: quiet tools during nap hours, pet-safe product choices where there’s an option, and a crew that asks before moving a single thing. Families in Tampa with kids and dogs hire us for the same reason they hire anyone they trust: we treat the house like it’s still being lived in, because it is.
Home Remodeling Contractor
A home remodeling contractor coordinates the entire renovation, from permits and demolition to the finished trim, so you don’t have to juggle six different trades yourself. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa manages the full scope of general contracting, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and whole-home remodeling, with a written price delivered before anything gets torn out. A full kitchen remodel in Tampa typically runs $14,000 – $45,000, while a small bathroom remodel lands between $5,000 and $12,000. Every project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
General Contracting
When a project touches plumbing, electrical, and structural work, a licensed general contractor keeps the schedule honest and the permit book clean. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and stand behind the work after the final walkthrough. That means you’re not the one calling City of Tampa permitting at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday.
Bathroom & Kitchen Focus
Two rooms carry most of a family’s daily wear, and they’re the two we remodel most. Bathroom remodeling in Tampa runs $9,000 – $28,000 depending on tile work and fixture selection. Kitchen remodeling runs $14,000 – $45,000, with cabinet installation from KraftMaid or Wellborn in the $4,000 – $13,000 range on its own. We’ll tell you which line items move the number and which ones don’t.
Styles & brands we work with
Home Renovation
Home Remodeling in Dunedin follows the same principle as home renovation: updating what exists rather than adding square footage, often across multiple rooms in sequence. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa handles renovations from single-room updates to full-floor refreshes, always with the same written-price promise. A tub-to-shower conversion in Tampa runs $3,500 – $10,000, and a whole-home renovation with new fixtures, flooring, and finishes can stretch toward the $80,000 mark depending on material choices. We use named brands like Kohler, Moen, Cambria, and James Hardie so you know exactly what’s going into your house.
Sequenced Renovations
Families renovating a whole house usually can’t vacate it. We stage work room by room, seal off dust with plastic sheeting, and run quiet tools during nap and school hours wherever possible. The schedule is written down before we start, and you get a copy.
Material Verifiability
Every product we install, from Grohe fixtures to Schluter waterproofing, carries a manufacturer warranty you can look up by name. We don’t use mystery-brand faucets or off-spec tile. If you want to check what Silestone charges for that countertop slab, you can do it before you ever sign a contract.
Home Remodeling Companies
Home remodeling companies in Tampa range from one-man operations with a truck to full-service general contractors with dedicated project managers and warranty departments. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa sits on the side where the phone gets answered by a live person at 2 a.m., the technician at your door is background-checked and uniformed, and the price was handed to you in writing before demolition started. Kitchen remodels run $14,000 – $45,000, bathroom remodels $9,000 – $28,000, and a home addition $45,000 – $130,000. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every completed project.
How We Differ
Most companies promise quality. Few write down, in the contract, that the floors get drop cloths before any fixture comes out. We do. Fewer still photograph the clean-up at the end of each day as proof. We do that too. It’s the Cedarwell Care Promise, and it’s been our standard since the company was founded.
The Written Price
Estimates that grow after the crew arrives are the number one complaint we hear from Tampa homeowners switching from another contractor. Our written price is delivered before any work starts, every time, on every project. If the scope changes because you changed your mind, we write a new line item and you approve it before we proceed. No surprises on the final invoice.
Whole House Remodel
A whole house remodel updates every major living space, often including the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and exterior siding, in one coordinated project. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa plans whole house remodels from the studs out, with a written price covering the full scope before we begin. In Tampa, a whole house remodel typically falls between $80,000 and $250,000 depending on square footage, structural changes, and material tier, though smaller mid-century homes in areas like Seminole Heights can come in lower. We’ll walk you through which decisions move the budget and which are cosmetic.
Structural Coordination
Opening walls, moving plumbing stacks, and leveling slabs all require engineering and permits. We bring in the structural engineer, pull the Hillsborough County permits, and schedule inspections so the work is signed off before tile goes down. Your house gets a paper trail, not just a fresh coat of paint.
Living Through a Whole House Remodel
If you’re staying in the house during the work, we build the schedule around your family’s actual day: quiet tools during the baby’s nap, pet-safe products in the bathrooms, drop cloths in every hallway the crew walks. The crew knows your kids’ names and your dog’s name before the first tool comes off the truck. That’s not extra service. That’s how we run every whole house remodel in Tampa.
Luxury Home Remodeling
Luxury home remodeling means high-end finishes, custom cabinetry, and materials chosen for how they hold up under Florida sun and humidity, not just how they look in a catalog. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa installs Cambria and Silestone countertops, Wellborn and KraftMaid cabinets, and Kohler, Moen, and Grohe fixtures, with warranties that travel with the finished project. Luxury kitchen remodels in Tampa run $45,000 – $100,000 or more, and luxury bathroom remodels run $25,000 – $60,000 depending on slab selection, custom tile work, and fixture tier. The written price includes every line item before we start.
Named Brands, Not Mystery Materials
We name every material in the contract by brand and model. That Cambria quartz slab has a price you can verify. That James Hardie siding carries a 30-year manufacturer warranty. Nothing is generic, because we want you to be able to check exactly what’s going into your house.
Custom Cabinet Work
Cabinet installation in Tampa runs $4,000 – $13,000 for stock and semi-custom lines, and custom work goes higher. We measure, template, and install to the wall, not to the nearest quarter-inch. In older Tampa homes where walls are rarely square, that’s the difference between a kitchen that looks finished and one that looks fought with.
Full Home Remodel
A full home remodel covers the entire interior, often down to drywall and studs, and frequently includes exterior work like siding, windows, and roofing. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa handles full home remodels from demolition to final paint, with a written price covering the entire scope before the first wall comes down. In Tampa, a full home remodel on a 1,500-square-foot house typically runs $100,000 – $300,000 depending on structural changes, window and roofing upgrades, and finish level. Every line item gets explained before it gets approved.
Exterior and Interior Together
When you’re redoing the whole house, the exterior matters as much as the inside. We coordinate James Hardie siding, impact windows from PGT or CGI, and GAF roofing so the envelope of the house is sealed and updated before we touch the trim. That sequencing means you’re not paying for drywall that gets wet six months later.
One Contract, One Team
Full home remodels fail when the electrician doesn’t know what the tile setter needs. We run one schedule, one project manager, and one written price. If something isn’t right after the job is done, the 365-Day Done Right Promise means we come back and fix it. You have Graham Stein’s name on the contract, not a call center’s.
Brands We Service
We install and service Boral roofing and trim products across Tampa, chosen for how they stand up to Florida’s wet season and afternoon thunderstorms. Boral’s engineered wood and stone materials hold their shape through humidity swings that warp cheaper trim, and we’ve installed enough of it to know the fastening and flashing details that prevent callbacks. Whether you’re redoing soffits, fascia, or a full exterior, Boral products come with manufacturer warranties you can verify.
PGT and CGI impact windows and doors are standard in our full home remodels for Tampa homes that need hurricane-rated protection without giving up natural light. We’ve installed both brands across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater, and also offer Home Remodeling in Tarpon Springs, and we stock the proper flashing, sealants, and trim kits so the windows are installed to manufacturer spec. Every installation carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise, so if a window leaks or a seal fails, we’re the ones coming back. Whether you have Boral, PGT, CGI, CWS, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water stains on ceilings or baseboards. This usually means a slow leak from plumbing, a roof issue, or condensation from a failing window seal. Left alone, it turns into mold inside the wall cavity, which in Tampa’s humidity can happen within weeks.
- Floors sloping or sagging. A slight slope can be settling, but a visible sag near load-bearing walls suggests a structural issue that needs an engineer’s eyes. The longer it goes, the more expensive the fix becomes.
- Doors and windows sticking or gapping. When a door that used to swing clean suddenly drags on the jamb, the house may be shifting. In Tampa’s clay-heavy soils, slab movement is common, and catching it early keeps a $3,000 door adjustment from becoming a $30,000 foundation job.
- Cracked or crumbling tile in a wet area. Tile failures in showers and around tubs mean water has been getting behind the surface. That water rots the subfloor and framing underneath, and the repair cost grows every month it stays wet.
- Foul odor that persists after cleaning. A musty smell that doesn’t go away, especially in bathrooms or under cabinets, often points to a hidden leak or poor ventilation. You can mask it with air freshener, but the source is still there, feeding mold behind the wall.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Initial call and rough scope. You call (850) 779-4017 and talk to a live person, day or night. We ask about the rooms involved, the age of the house, and what’s not working for your family right now. That call gives us enough to set a realistic budget range before anyone drives out.
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In-home walkthrough and measurements. Graham Stein or one of our lead project managers walks the house with you, room by room. We measure, check for structural red flags, look at the electrical panel, and talk through material options. You’ll know which brands we’re recommending and why.
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Written price and schedule. You get a written price with every line item separated, not a lump sum you can’t verify. The schedule is written next to it: what happens on day one, what happens in week three, when the inspections happen. You approve it before we order a single material.
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The work, with the Cedarwell Care Promise running daily. Crews arrive in uniform, put on shoe covers, and lay drop cloths before tools come out. Quiet tools run during nap and school hours where possible. We ask before moving furniture, and at the end of each day we photograph the clean-up.
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Final walkthrough and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the finished work with you and show you the photo log of the clean-ups. If anything isn’t right within a year of completion, we make it right. That promise is on the contract, not just on the website.
How Much Does Home Remodeling Cost in Tampa?
| Project Type | Typical Tampa Price Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Whole House Remodel | $100,000 – $300,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
A typical kitchen remodel in Tampa runs $14,000 – $45,000 depending on cabinet tier, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or gas lines. A small bathroom remodel runs $5,000 – $12,000, while a larger bathroom with a walk-in shower and custom tile can reach $28,000. Home additions start around $45,000 and climb from there based on foundation work and roofing integration. What moves the price most in Tampa specifically is the age of the house: older homes in Seminole Heights, Hyde Park, and Tampa Heights often need electrical panel upgrades, plumbing replacements, and structural remediation before finish work can begin.
How to avoid overpaying: get a written price, line by line, before you commit. If a contractor won’t put the number on paper, walk away. The free estimate we provide includes the full scope of work, the brand names going into the job, the schedule, and the clean-up protocol, all written down. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for and exactly what’s included. Call (850) 779-4017 to schedule yours, no obligation and no pressure.
Our Service Area Near Tampa
Elmstead Remodeling Tampa serves the entire Tampa metro, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Town ‘n’ Country, Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and Trinity. Most in-home estimates within Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are scheduled within a few business days. If you’re outside Tampa proper, we’ll tell you on the phone whether we can get to your street and when. We also have teams serving Home Remodeling in St. Petersburg and Home Remodeling in Clearwater, so your neighbor across the bay gets the same Cedarwell Care Promise you do.
Serving Tampa, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tampa area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Remodeling in Tampa
Oldsmar Home Remodeling is the process of updating, reconfiguring, or restoring the rooms inside your house, from single-room changes like a bathroom update to full-scale renovations of the entire structure. It includes demolition, structural work, plumbing and electrical updates, and finishes like cabinets, tile, and fixtures. Unlike new construction, remodeling works within your existing footprint, so you’re improving what’s already there rather than building from scratch.
A small bathroom remodel in Tampa typically takes 3 to 5 weeks, while a kitchen remodel runs 6 to 10 weeks. A whole house remodel can take 4 to 8 months depending on scope, structural work, and inspection schedules in Hillsborough County. We write the schedule into your contract before we start, and we update it if anything changes so you’re never left guessing when the dust settles.
Home remodeling in Tampa costs between $5,000 for a small bathroom update and $300,000 or more for a full home remodel. Kitchen remodels run $14,000 – $45,000, bathroom remodels $9,000 – $28,000, and home additions start at $45,000. Your exact number depends on the age of your house, the materials you choose, and whether you’re moving plumbing or electrical. Call (850) 779-4017 for a written quote, free, with every line item listed.
Yes, we install and service PGT and CGI impact windows and doors, and Boral roofing and trim products across the Tampa area. We stock the proper flashings, sealants, and trim kits for each brand so installations meet manufacturer spec. Every installation carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise, so if a product fails or an installation issue appears, you call us and we come back.
Every Elmstead Remodeling Tampa project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right after the job is complete, we make it right. That’s in addition to manufacturer warranties on the products we install, from James Hardie siding to Kohler fixtures, which you can verify independently. The promise is written into your contract, not implied by a handshake.
No, not unless you change the scope. We give you a written price before any work starts, and that’s the price you pay. If you decide mid-project to upgrade a fixture or add a room to the scope, we write a new line item and you approve it before we proceed. No estimates that grow after the crew arrives.
Clear the rooms being remodeled of small items, valuables, and anything fragile, and move pets to a quiet part of the house during work hours. We handle the heavy lifting and the floor protection, with drop cloths and shoe covers on every visit. If you have questions about what to move, we’ll walk you through it on the initial walkthrough, and we ask before we touch anything we weren’t asked to move.
Schedule Your Home Remodeling Service in Tampa Today
Call (850) 779-4017 today and talk to a live person who can answer your questions, schedule a walkthrough, and give you a free written estimate with every line item spelled out. The Cedarwell Care Promise is on every job: drop cloths down, shoe covers on, a photo of the clean-up before we leave. No pressure, no obligation, just a clear plan for your house.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Tampa, serving Tampa since 2005.
