Whole-home & main-level remodeling in the Triangle
When one room upgrade won’t solve it, a whole-home or main-level remodel will. Think kitchen + floors + baths together. Think opening a wall, fixing lighting everywhere, and making rooms work as one. We plan these projects so you get a cleaner design, fewer surprises, and a home that finally fits how you live.
We’re Branch Home Improvement—family-run, 26+ years serving Holly Springs, Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, and nearby. Licensed and insured in NC, A+ BBB. Members of the NKBA and the Home Builders Association of Raleigh/Wake County. We design, permit, and build with tight site care and steady communication.
Does this describe your situation?
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- New-to-you older home. Choppy layout, worn floors, dim lighting. You want a modern kitchen, refreshed baths, and better flow, done together, all at one time and not piecemeal.
- Growing family. You need storage, a tougher mud/laundry room, and a kitchen that handles homework + dinner without traffic jams.
- Main-level fix. Remove a wall, re-route HVAC, add electrical circuits, unify flooring, and make the space feel bigger, without moving.
- Phase it smart. Kitchen first, then baths and floors, planned as one project so finishes and timing line up.
Need a bump-out or bonus room too? See our Home Additions page.
Let's Make Your Home Better - What We Remodel
Remodeling your entire home, or an entire floor of your home is no small task. You need a contractor with experience in large-scale remodels. These are the project scopes we're commonly asked to complete.
Main-level refresh
Want the first floor to feel connected and intentional? We rework the kitchen layout, run continuous flooring, and fix lighting so the whole space flows.
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- Smarter kitchen layout (island size, appliance zones, traffic)
- Continuous LVP/hardwood across rooms for a unified look
- Lighting plan that actually lights work + gathering areas
- Powder room refresh to match the new style
- Trim/paint updates so everything reads as one design
- Minor framing as needed; we flag load-bearing changes early
Tell us which rooms feel disjointed and what you want the kitchen to do better. We’ll show a clean plan with good-better-best pricing. Book a consultation or call (919) 995-6325.
Family upgrade
Your home has to work harder—more storage, tougher finishes, and bathrooms that keep up. We redesign the kitchen and update two baths, then add mud/laundry that controls the daily mess.
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- Kitchen: new layout, cabinet storage, counters, backsplash, appliance plan
- Primary bath: tile shower, glass enclosure, ventilation that works
- Kids/guest bath: durable tile, new vanity, brighter lighting
- Mud/laundry: sinks, durable counters, cubbies, better workflow
- Optional heated tile floors and continuous main-level flooring
Tell us your pinch points, mornings, homework, pets, storage—and we’ll map a phased or all-at-once plan that fits your routine.
Fixer-to-finished
When you want it right to the bones. We open the plan, upgrade systems, and deliver a full cosmetic pass so the home feels truly “new.”
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- Wall removals with engineered beams; HVAC/plumbing re-routes
- Electrical backbone upgrades: panel, circuits, layered lighting
- Insulation/drywall fixes where the house needs it
- Kitchen + baths rebuilt with proper waterproofing
- Continuous flooring, new doors/trim, cohesive paint
Share what’s dated or failing, layout, wiring, drafts, noise. We’ll price clear options and schedule the work so you can live through it with minimal disruption.
How Much Does Whole Home Remodeling Cost?
Main Level Remodel
Remodeling the main level of your home typically includes your kitchen, main bathroom, flooring, and lighting.
Cost $120k-$240k+
Depending On Size and Scope
Family Upgrade
Upgrading your home to be more suitable for a growing family includes kitchen, two bathrooms, mud room, and new flooring.
Cost $180k-$350k+
Depending On Size and Scope
Fixer Upper To Finished
If you've purchased a fixer upper home this scale of remodel includes layout changes, systems, and most rooms.
Cost $250k-$500k+
Depending On Size and Scope
These are ball park prices to give you a rough idea as to what you should expect for the cost of remodeling an entire home. If you need a firm price please request a consultation so we can view your project, listen to your ideas, and determine the actual scope of work required to complete your total home makeover.
Recent whole-home & main-level projects
Apex, NC — New second floor + stair rework
Scope at a glance:
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- Designed/engineered an entire 2nd-floor build-out
- Added 3 dormers, 11 windows, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- New staircase added; first-floor/laundry reconfigured
- HVAC, electrical, plumbing upgraded to support the new level
Result: Hundreds of square feet of new, permitted living space and a home that lives bigger without moving.
Durham, NC — Kitchen + 2 baths + whole-home finishes
Scope at a glance:
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- Full kitchen remodel and two bathroom updates
- Hardwood refinishing throughout; new paint package
- Stair treads/railings upgraded for a clean, modern look
Result: A cohesive interior—better light, better flow, and finishes that match from room to room.
Apex, NC — Kitchen & baths + full flooring + screened porch
Scope at a glance:
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- Kitchen and two bathroom remodels
- All new flooring across living areas for a unified look
- Built a screened porch for 3-season outdoor living
Result: Inside/outside upgrades that improved daily function and weekend downtime.
Cary, NC — Open-flow kitchen, first-floor suite, and 575 sq ft addition
Scope at a glance:
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- Opened the kitchen to living room; new cabinets, counters, flooring
- Added a first-floor full bath + walk-in closet (tile shower, frameless glass, double vanity)
- Built a 575 sq ft rear addition with sunroom and bedroom
- Interior paint and whole-home flooring refresh
Result: A true age-in-place plan—main-level suite plus brighter social spaces.
Pittsboro, NC — 1,300 sq ft basement finish + bath upgrades
Scope at a glance:
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- Finished 1,300 sq ft: bedroom, rough-in bath, kitchenette, HVAC, gas fireplace
- Two first-floor showers remodeled
Result: New conditioned square footage for guests and daily use, plus targeted bath upgrades upstairs.
Have a similar project in mind? Tell us which rooms you want to tackle, kitchen, baths, floors, layout changes, additions, or basement finishing—and we’ll map a clear plan with good-better-best pricing. Call (919) 995-6325 or book a consultation.
Frequently Asked Whole Home Remodeling Questions
With an extensive project like a whole home remodel - we're sure you have questions!
Whole-home touches multiple floors (kitchen, baths, floors, systems). Main-level focuses on the first floor—kitchen, powder, flooring, lighting, and flow—sometimes with a wall removal.
Usually, yes. We set up dust barriers, floor protection, air filtration, and a temporary kitchen when possible. You’ll get a weekly schedule and daily status so you can plan around work.
Cabinet line and kitchen scope, tile and shower details, continuous flooring square footage, structural changes (beams), electrical/lighting upgrades, and appliance packages.
If it’s load-bearing, yes. We size beams, detail posts/footings, and submit those drawings with your permit so inspections pass cleanly.
Design/selections 4–10 weeks, permits 2–8 weeks, build 8–20+ weeks depending on scope and lead times. We give you a real schedule before work starts.
Absolutely. We design the whole plan up front, then phase it so finishes match and rework is avoided. Many families choose a 2- or 3-phase approach.
Yes. We prepare permit-ready drawings, coordinate structural engineering, and handle HOA submittals across Wake, Chatham, and Durham counties.
Yes. We guide layouts and help select cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, plumbing, and lighting—organized with good/better/best options and clear pricing.
We inspect early, price repairs transparently, and fix them as part of the scope—new circuits, duct corrections, subfloor leveling—so the finished result performs.
