Whole Home Remodeling in Cary, NC
One licensed general contractor coordinates the kitchen, baths, flooring, structural modifications, and all major trades under one project
NC License #100043•Fully Insured•Building in the Triangle Since 2021
Why one general contractor matters on a whole-home project
Renovating a whole house means coordinating multiple trades across three or more rooms. AG-CM keeps that coordination under one licensed general contractor. Abdallah Atieh (NC GC License #100043) runs each project from contract through final walkthrough, providing one point of contact for scheduling, budgeting, trades coordination, and change orders. The trades working on your project are long-term AG-CM partners who understand our standards, communication style, and expectations for quality and execution.
Whole Home Remodeling Service Areas
We are based in Cary, NC, and take on projects across the Triangle. If you're outside these cities, get in touch — we travel for the right project.
How much does a whole home remodel cost in the Triangle?
Whole-home remodel pricing in Cary and the surrounding Triangle area varies significantly more than a single-room project because every remodel scope is different. An 1,800-square-foot cosmetic update is very different from a 3,400-square-foot renovation involving structural modifications and full replacements. The overall cost shifts considerably depending on the selected finishes, fixtures, and material choices.
For AG-CM projects at our typical scope, ranges look like this:
Whole Home Cosmetic Renovation
Every room touched, walls staying where they are. Paint, flooring, and lighting throughout the house, cabinetry refreshed, baths updated, and electrical or plumbing corrected where it needs to be.
Typical Investment
$180,000 to $350,000
Whole Home Structural Renovation
The house reconfigured rather than refinished. Walls come out, engineered beams carry the new openings, systems are replaced end to end, and premium finishes run throughout.
Typical Investment
$500,000 to $1,000,000+
Ranges reflect recent Triangle projects and are not a quote. The size of your house moves you within a range; scope is what moves you between them. Final pricing depends on site conditions, structural requirements, permitting, materials, and finish selections.
Not taking on the whole house? We also handle basement remodeling and attic renovations as standalone projects.
How long does a whole home remodel take?
Whole-home remodels in the Triangle area at our level of scope typically take between six and twelve months from demo to final walkthrough. Square footage plays a role in the timeline, but the biggest factor is how much work can be completed simultaneously versus trades needing to wait on one another. Smaller homes in the 1,800 to 2,400 square foot range without major structural changes generally fall on the shorter end of the schedule, while larger remodels involving additions or extensive upgrades tend to take longer. Permitting, cabinetry lead times, and material availability can also impact the overall timeline.
We build the schedule around how you’re living through the project. Some clients move out for the duration, others stay and want us to phase the work so the kitchen or a bathroom stays usable as long as possible. We plan the sequence around what works for your family.
Before & After
Recent Whole-Home Remodel in The Triangle
Hear from our happy customers
"We spoke to 6-8 GCs and AG-CM stood out with their proactive and honest proposal and projections to complete the project in the right way. We will definitely contact them for any future projects."
"AG-CM was very professional and courteous. They showed up on time and were very neat throughout our remodel. I was always informed on issues or delays. I look forward to working with them in the future."
"Abdallah's project management was complete, very understandable, on schedule and with no unexpected additions. In fact, we asked him to include several last-minute changes that he adeptly folded into the schedule and delivered flawlessly."
Whole Home Remodel FAQs
How do I get started with a whole-home remodel?
The process begins with a phone consultation to discuss the scope, budget, timeline, and overall approach. We’ll review the changes you want to make, identify any potential structural, plumbing, or electrical issues that could arise once walls are opened, and then develop a written scope of work along with a preliminary budget range. Nothing is signed until both sides are fully comfortable moving forward. The next step is preparing the design plans and complete construction documents, which are used to create a detailed and accurate project estimate.
What's the difference between a whole home remodel and a gut renovation?
A whole-home remodel updates the major rooms and essential features of the home while keeping most walls and the existing layout in place. That usually includes kitchen, baths, flooring, paint, and sometimes electrical or HVAC. A gut renovation takes the structure down to the studs and rebuilds everything inside the walls. Gut work costs more, takes longer, and usually means relocating. Most AG-CM projects fall on the whole-home side.
Do you handle design, permits, and trade coordination?
Yes, all three. The design phase includes 3D previews and full material selection. We pull permits through Cary, Apex, Wake County, or whichever Triangle municipality you’re in. Trade coordination runs through one general contractor across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing, cabinetry, and paint.
Can a whole home remodel include an addition or new construction?
Yes. Many of our whole-home projects include some structural change, like adding square footage, opening a wall, or building a new master suite within the existing footprint. The addition gets folded into the same scope and contract. For more on that scope of work, see our home additions page. For homeowners building from scratch, see our custom home construction page.
What happens if I want to change the scope during construction?
Change orders are handled in writing. We price the additional work, walk you through the timeline impact, and you sign before the work starts. The original contract covers everything in the original scope. Anything outside that, whether you add it or it surfaces during construction, gets processed through a change order.
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