Full Home Renovations
Your Whole Home,
Transformed as One
Complete whole-house transformations — from structural work and electrical to custom finishes and final staging. ORCA manages every trade, every decision, every detail.
Start Your Home Transformation40+
Full Home Renovations
4–12
Month Timelines
$150K+
Starting Investment
2yr
ORCA Warranty
Why Full-Home?
One Project. One Team. Zero Gaps.
Hiring separate contractors for your kitchen, bathrooms, and structural work sounds manageable — until it isn't. Scheduling conflicts, mismatched finishes, and communication breakdowns between trades are the #1 cause of renovation disasters.
ORCA manages the entire project as one cohesive scope. John coordinates every trade, every delivery, every inspection. Sarah ensures design consistency flows from the front door to the primary suite. You have one phone number for everything.
The result is a home that feels intentional and unified — not a collection of separately renovated rooms.
Scope of Work
Every Room, Every Detail
A full home renovation touches every system, every surface, and every space. Here's exactly what's included, room by room.
The Heart of Your Home, Rebuilt Right
Full kitchen renovations are typically the highest-impact investment in a whole-home project. We redesign the layout, handle all structural changes, and install every element from scratch.
What's Included
- Full layout reconfiguration & wall removal
- Custom cabinet design, build & installation
- Countertop selection & stone slab installation
- Complete plumbing rough-in & fixture install
- Electrical panel upgrade & circuit additions
- Appliance integration (panel-ready or exposed)
- Layered lighting design & installation
- Tile backsplash, flooring & trim work
Every full-home project is scoped individually. We walk the entire property with you, identify structural considerations, and build a line-item proposal. No guessing, no surprises.
Project Timeline
How a Full Home Renovation Unfolds
A typical full-home renovation takes 4–8 months from first call to final walkthrough. Here's exactly what happens at each phase.
Discovery
Before a single line is drawn, we do a comprehensive walkthrough of your entire property — assessing structural conditions, existing systems, permit history, and your vision. This isn't a sales meeting; it's a technical deep-dive that informs everything that follows.
What ORCA Does
- Full property walkthrough with John & Sarah
- Structural, electrical & plumbing assessment
- Permit history review with City of Santa Barbara
- Vision & lifestyle intake session
- Initial budget range discussion
What You Do
- Share inspiration images and priorities
- Provide access to all areas of the home
- Discuss budget range and non-negotiables
Phase Deliverable
Scope Summary Document + estimated budget range
Overall Progress
Phase 1 of 7
Investment & Pricing
Three Tiers, One Standard of Quality
Every project is custom-priced — these ranges reflect real ORCA projects in Santa Barbara. Select a tier to explore what's included and whether it fits your vision.
Signature Renovation
$350K – $700K
Typical investment range
Typical Home Size
2,000–4,000 sq ft
Project Duration
5–7 months
Ideal For
Long-term homeowners ready for a forever-home transformation
Our most requested project type — a comprehensive renovation that transforms every major space with premium materials, custom millwork, and thoughtful design. This is the ORCA experience at its fullest.
What's Included
- Kitchen full gut + layout redesign (semi-custom to full custom)
- Up to 3–4 bathroom full remodels
- Load-bearing wall removal & structural beam work
- Hardwood flooring throughout (solid or engineered)
- Custom built-ins (pantry, closets, entertainment)
- Full electrical panel upgrade & rewire as needed
- Full plumbing rough-in & fixture upgrade
- Exterior paint, entry & curb appeal upgrade
- Smart home prep (Lutron, Sonos rough-in)
- Primary suite closet design & build
Not Included (upgrade to next tier)
- Major ADU / garage conversion
- Pool or landscape renovation
- Roof replacement (quoted separately)
About These Price Ranges
All ranges reflect actual ORCA projects completed in Santa Barbara and Montecito. Final pricing depends on your home's existing conditions, finish selections, and structural requirements. Your custom proposal will include a full line-item breakdown with no hidden costs.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Essential Refresh | Signature Renovation | Estate Transformation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150K – $350K | $350K – $700K | $700K – $2M+ |
| Kitchen Scope | Semi-custom | Custom | Full custom luxury |
| Bathrooms | Up to 2 | Up to 4 | All bathrooms |
| Structural Work | Limited | Included | Full scope |
| Smart Home | Prep only | Rough-in | Full integration |
| Exterior / ADU | Not included | Curb appeal | Full scope |
Recent Projects
Full Home Renovations We're Proud Of
Montecito Estate Transformation
4,800 sq ft Spanish Colonial — full gut, custom white oak cabinetry throughout, 5 bathroom renovations, structural reconfiguration, outdoor kitchen, and smart home integration. Completed in 9 months.
Santa Barbara Coastal Modern
2,700 sq ft mid-century home transformed into a light-filled coastal modern retreat. Full kitchen redesign with 14-ft island, 3 bathrooms, primary suite addition, and full exterior repaint.
Upper East Side Family Home
3,100 sq ft family home complete renovation — new kitchen with custom cabinetry, primary bath spa retreat, 3 additional bathrooms, hardwood throughout, and full ADU garage conversion.
Riviera Cottage Refresh
1,800 sq ft Riviera bungalow — kitchen gut renovation with quartz counters, 2 full bathroom remodels, new LVP flooring throughout, fresh paint, lighting upgrade, and pre-listing staging.
Client Stories
Clients Who Trusted ORCA With Their Whole Home
"We interviewed six contractors before choosing ORCA. The difference was immediate — John and Sarah actually listened to how we live. They managed a $580K renovation across our entire home and it was, genuinely, the best contractor experience we've ever had. On time. On budget. Zero surprises."
Michael & Diane R.
Santa Barbara Coastal Modern · Signature Renovation
"Our Montecito estate was a massive undertaking — 9 months, 5 bathrooms, a completely reconfigured floor plan. John was on site every single day. We got a daily update text every evening without fail. The result is extraordinary."
The Chambers Family
Montecito Estate · Estate Transformation
Ready to Begin?
Let's Talk About Your Home
A free 30-minute consultation with John and Sarah. We'll walk through your vision, assess your home, and give you an honest scope-and-budget range — no pressure, no pitch.