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Whole Home Renovation Tampa

Down-to-the-studs renovations across Tampa Bay. Mid-century South Tampa ranches reborn. Aging Hyde Park bungalows brought to current code. One contract, one team, complete transformations.

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What We Do

The bones stay. Everything else changes.

A whole home renovation is the most ambitious thing you can do short of building from scratch. You keep the lot, the address, and (usually) the foundation and exterior walls — and you replace nearly everything else. New layout. New MEP. New roof. New windows. New everything inside and most of what's outside. Done right, you end up with a home that lives like new construction but holds the bones, character, and tax basis of the original.

Taurus Builders runs whole home renovations across Tampa Bay's most renovation-heavy neighborhoods. South Tampa 1950s and 60s ranches are our most common project. Hyde Park and Seminole Heights bungalows from the 1920s and 30s require careful preservation of historic exterior detailing while completely rebuilding the interior. Carrollwood and Forest Hills mid-century homes often need full reconfiguration to open up walls and add square footage where the lot allows.

Every whole-home renovation we run starts with the same admission: this is a real construction project. You can't live in it. The result is worth it — but only because we plan accordingly. Pre-demo testing for asbestos and lead. Real engineering on every wall removal. Full MEP replacement, not partial patches.

Whole home renovation by Taurus Builders in Tampa, Florida
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Old shell. New everything else.

The hardest part of a whole-home renovation isn't tearing things out. It's knowing what you'll find behind the walls before you sign the contract. Cast-iron drain stacks. Knob-and-tube remnants. Original copper pinholed at every elbow. Asbestos in popcorn ceilings. Lead in pre-1978 paint.

Our pre-demo testing is included in every Taurus contract specifically so the fixed price you sign for is the fixed price you actually pay. No "found conditions" mid-project. No change orders for things that should have been visible from day one.

Our Renovation Process

Nine phases. No drift.

A whole-home renovation has more moving parts than any other residential project. Here's how Taurus runs them so they don't unravel.

01

Discovery Walk

We walk your home, photograph everything, talk through scope and budget honestly. Free, no pressure.

02

Pre-Demo Assessment

Asbestos testing (homes pre-1980), lead paint, electrical panel review, plumbing material survey. Know what's behind the walls before bid.

03

Design & Engineering

New floor plan, structural engineering for any wall removals, full construction documents. You see renders before any demo.

04

Permitting

Full renovation permit with City of Tampa or Hillsborough County. Code upgrades reviewed for any new openings, structural changes.

05

Fixed-Price Contract

Detailed scope, line-item allowances, real construction schedule. Signed before demolition begins.

06

Demolition & Abatement

Strip to studs. Asbestos abatement, lead encapsulation if required. Full structural reveal.

07

MEP Rebuild

New electrical service and panel. New PEX or copper plumbing. New HVAC. All rough-in, all inspected.

08

Finishes & Install

Drywall, flooring, cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures, paint. Choreographed to keep trades flowing.

09

Walk-Through & Warranty

Final QC, punch list, certificate of occupancy, deep clean. Workmanship + MEP + structural warranty.

In Progress

Down to studs. Up to current code.

Every new line, every new outlet, every new fixture inspected and brought to current Florida Building Code — not patched onto old work.

Common Questions

Before you commit.

How is whole home renovation pricing determined?
Every renovation is priced individually after a pre-demo assessment and design scoping. Scope, structural changes, abatement needs, and finish level all factor in. We give a fixed-price contract before demo — not an open-ended estimate.
How long does a whole home renovation take?
Timeline depends on home size and scope. Design and permits run 8–14 weeks before demo. Construction is project-specific. We provide a real schedule with the fixed contract.
Can I live in my home during the renovation?
No — full gut renovations require you to move out. All MEP is disconnected, walls are stripped, and the home is not safe or habitable during construction. Most clients rent locally for the duration. We can help you plan the move-out timing.
Is a whole home renovation cheaper than new construction?
Sometimes — but often not by a meaningful margin. The advantage of renovating is keeping your lot, your address, the home's character, and your tax basis. The disadvantage is that demolition, abatement, and integration with old structure can erase the perceived savings. We give honest comparisons before you commit.
What about asbestos, lead paint, or other hazards?
Pre-1980 homes in Tampa frequently have asbestos. Pre-1978 homes can have lead paint. We test for both before bid so the abatement cost is in the fixed price you sign — not a surprise change order at demo.
Do I need an architect, or do you do that in-house?
We're a true design-build firm with in-house architecture and engineering. Most clients prefer to keep everything under one contract. If you already have an architect you love, we'll happily work as the contractor of record alongside them.
What kind of warranty do you offer?
Every Taurus whole home renovation includes a workmanship warranty, MEP coverage, and structural warranty through a third-party warranty company. Your existing original construction is excluded (since we didn't build it), but everything new is covered in writing.
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Tell us about your house.

A few details about your current home, year built, target square footage, and what you want to change. We respond within one business day with the next step.

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