Design-Build Whole House Remodeling for a Home That Feels Cohesive, Functional, and Fully Considered

 

A whole house remodel asks more from a design-build team than updating finishes or opening walls. The work has to hold together across every room, from the first conversation about what feels wrong to the final details that make the home feel settled again.

MAK Design + Build works with homeowners in Davis, Sacramento, Woodland, Winters, and nearby communities on substantial home remodels that deserve careful listening, creative problem solving, and steady guidance. We look closely at how the house is used, where it resists daily life, and how each design decision can bring more ease, beauty, and usefulness into the home.

 

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Our Work

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Our Process

Frequently Asked Questions About Whole House Remodeling

How much does a whole house remodel cost in Davis or Sacramento?

Whole house remodels vary widely depending on the age of the home, the amount of structural work involved, the level of finish, and how much of the house is being reworked. Many MAK whole house remodels begin around $600,000 and can move beyond $2 million for larger, more complex transformations.

See our Cost Guide for more details.

Do you offer design-build whole house remodeling?

Yes. MAK is a design-build remodeling firm, which means design and construction are part of one connected process. Our designers, project managers, and craftspeople work together from the beginning, helping each idea stay grounded in budget, feasibility, and the realities of building well.

How long does a whole house remodel take?

A whole house remodel often takes several months in design before construction begins. Construction timing depends on the scope, permitting, structural changes, selections, and the complexity of the home. During the early conversations, we help you understand what the timeline may look like before asking you to make major decisions.

What makes MAK different from other whole house remodeling contractors?

MAK starts with listening. We are less interested in selling a standard scope than in understanding what the home needs and what the people living there need from it. Our work brings together design thinking, construction knowledge, and a long-standing commitment to trust, care, and specificity.

Can we live in the home during a whole house remodel?

Sometimes, but not always. A whole house remodel can affect kitchens, bathrooms, utilities, flooring, walls, and major circulation paths. We will talk honestly about what daily life would look like during construction so you can make a practical plan before work begins.

Areas We Service

Davis + Sacramento, CA

We service families and homes in the Greater Sacramento area, including Davis, Woodland, and Sacramento. We try to keep all projects within a 45-minute driving radius of our office in Downtown Davis. Below are some of the areas we work in. If you have any questions about if you are within our service range please don’t hesitate to call and ask, we’d love to chat!

MAK Design + Build is your neighborhood remodeler in: 

Davis

  • Central Davis

  • College Park

  • East Davis

  • El Macero

  • North Davis

  • South Davis

  • West Davis

  • Willowbank

Sacramento

  • Arden-Arcade

  • Curtis Park

  • East Sacramento

  • Fab 40s

  • Land Park

  • Midtown

  • Pocket

  • River Park

  • South Land Park

  • Upper Land Park

Winters

Woodland

“The way of MAK is quality, transparency, and efficiency. With MAK, they helped achieve our vision of updating our almost 100 year old home to exude a more modern presence while still maintaining some of its old, good bones. It was our first time ever doing this type of thing and every step of the way we felt confident and comfortable that MAK was doing right on our behalf. The culture that Ken, and likely others, have crafted at MAK is truly amazing and refreshing in this day-in-age. Every employee is gracious, courteous and smiling. From our perspective as the client, the bankroll, it is easy to state that we were treated as first-class citizens . But even more marvelous to see was how positively MAK interacted with the community, neighbors, and sub-contractors. The MAK culture is firmly present from within but emanates to those around which, for us, produces a better product.”

+ Derek S., 2025

Whole House, Central Davis

“We thoroughly enjoyed working with the MAK team on our garage conversion in Davis. Every single team member showed a commitment to quality and transparency, and they were all very respectful and pleasant. We never had to worry about the overall quality of the work because our project manager was on site every day to make sure every aspect of the build was taken care of. We also enjoyed working with the design team and appreciated their guidance. We ended up with an airy and modern looking multi-use room and beautiful bathroom that fits our personal style! The team even helped us problem solve a unique storage solution that made up for the loss of our garage. We plan to use this team again for our upcoming kitchen and second bath remodel.”

+ Brittany A., 2024

Garage Conversion, Central Davis

“We have been entirely enjoying our renovated kitchen, flooring, and other areas of the house that MAK Design + Build helped us conceptualize and enact. Working with their design team was easy and inspiring, and their construction workers were unfailingly helpful and accommodating. Equally importantly, MAK stands behind their work, making corrections when needed. We have enjoyed recommending MAK to others who similarly seek a renewal of their place to live.”

+ Ross T., 2023

Kitchen, North Davis

MAK is the best! Our renovation project involved a complete gutting & re-do of the foyer, kitchen, dining room, family room and laundry/mudroom (over 1,000 sf). This was the largest remodel we had ever done. On past projects we had encountered the ‘usual’ contractor problems and cost overruns. We were nervous about having the same issues on a much larger project. We really needed a company that could handle the day-to-day issues without us.
Everyone involved on the project, from Ken the owner, to all the subcontractors were very friendly and easy to work with. Our project was completed on time, on budget and we loved the outcome! We will continue using MAK for a smaller Phase II project involving French doors. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone, with no hesitation — great people, excellent work ethic, high integrity with outstanding results.

+ Ana M., 2021

Kitchen, Living Room + Laundry Room, West Davis