Whole Home Renovations in Upstate SC

Whole-Home Renovations in Greenville & Upstate SC

Four Seasons Building & Remodeling runs whole-home renovations across the Upstate — top-to-bottom remodels of dated 1980s and 1990s homes, sympathetic modernizations of historic Greenville cottages, and full-scope rebuilds of homes purchased as fixer-uppers. We're a licensed general contractor (SC #52147) with the in-house project management, trade relationships, and engineering coordination a project this size needs. Fixed-price contracts, milestone draws, and a dedicated project manager who runs your job from contract through closeout.

Realistic 2026 Upstate whole-home renovation pricing: cosmetic-only whole-home refresh $50–$100/sq ft (paint, flooring, fixtures, light kitchen and bath updates), mid-range renovation $125–$200/sq ft (full kitchen, full baths, mechanical updates, flooring), full gut renovation $200–$350/sq ft (down to studs, all-new mechanicals, structural changes, premium finishes). For a 2,000 sq ft Upstate home, that's roughly $100,000 cosmetic / $250,000–$400,000 mid-range / $400,000–$700,000+ full gut. Architect-driven and historic-district projects often run higher.

How We Structure a Whole-Home Project

1. Pre-construction (4–8 weeks). Measured drawings, scope-by-scope finish selections, mechanical and structural engineering coordination, fixed-price proposal with written allowances, Gantt-style schedule, and payment milestone plan tied to defined construction stages.
2. Permits and abatement (2–4 weeks). All permits pulled across structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing scopes. Asbestos and lead testing where applicable in pre-1990 homes.
3. Structural and envelope (3–8 weeks). Re-roof, structural beam work, addition framing (if any), exterior repairs. Done early so weather-tight envelope is established before interior work begins.
4. Mechanicals (3–6 weeks). Full re-wire if needed, plumbing replumb, HVAC replacement and ductwork, sub-panel and service upgrades.
5. Interior buildout (8–16 weeks). Drywall, trim, cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, paint, lighting, fixtures, appliances.
6. Punch list and closeout (1–3 weeks). Final inspections, warranty paperwork, closed permits, walkthrough.

Phased vs. All-at-Once

Doing everything at once is faster and typically 10–20% cheaper per scope than phasing — mobilization, dust containment, and crew time amortize across the whole job. Phasing makes sense when budget is constrained, you have to live in the home, or you want to fully experience one room before committing to the next. For projects this size, most homeowners move out for the on-site phase — typically 4–8 months depending on scope — and consider it well worth it. We've done both successfully and will help you make the right call for your situation.

What Surprises in Older Upstate Homes

On pre-1990 whole-home renovations we budget a written contingency of 12–20% specifically because of what commonly surfaces once walls open: cloth-insulated or aluminum branch wiring, undersized 60–100A panels, galvanized supply lines, cast-iron waste lines, asbestos floor mastic, lead paint, and structural framing that no longer meets current load tables. We document and price every discovery via written change order with photos before any extra spend — you stay in control of the budget.

Working With Architects and Designers

For most whole-home renovations that don't move the exterior envelope, we work from in-house measured drawings and 3D plans. For projects with structural reconfigurations, additions, historic-district work, or architect-driven design, we coordinate directly with your architect from pre-construction through closeout. We have working relationships with several Greenville-area architects and interior designers we can introduce you to. For straightforward additions without a full-home scope, see our home additions page.