Kansas City’s Premier Home Design & Renovation Company
Whole Home Remodeling in Kansas City
There's a particular kind of Kansas City homeowner we work with most. They know their house well enough to know exactly what's wrong with it: the kitchen that cuts off conversation, the primary suite that is clearly an afterthought, the basement that serves only as storage. They love their home. The neighborhood is where they want to be. What they need is not a transactional contractor, but a home remodeling partner who can transform a house they don’t want to leave.
Since 2014, Martanne Construction has built its reputation in Kansas City's most exclusive and established neighborhoods, including Leawood, Mission Hills, Prairie Village, Fairway, and Overland Park. Our whole home renovations range from $200K to over $1M and often include structural changes, kitchens, primary suites, bathrooms, basements, systems, and the careful coordination required to make every space feel like it belongs.
If you're evaluating partners for a significant renovation, here is how we work, what these projects cost, and what it looks like when everything comes together.
Our Collaborative Approach to Whole Home Renovation
Whole home renovation is one of the most demanding projects in residential construction because every decision is connected. The wall removed in the kitchen affects structure, roof lines, HVAC, timeline, and budget. Managing those connections while maintaining quality, schedule, and client trust is where Martanne excels.
Our team thinks architecturally, not just technically. We are involved before drawings are finalized, catch problems before they become expensive surprises, and spend your money where it shows while holding the line where it won’t.
Design-build is a working conversation between vision, budget, structure, schedule, and craft. We review designs for constructability, flag structural and budget considerations early, coordinate trades and permitting, and manage the build with a level of detail that reflects the investment you're making.
Jake Martanne holds the NARI Certified Remodeler designation and is involved in every phase of the project, from initial design review through final walkthrough. Alex Martanne leads design and client experience, ensuring that your vision becomes a finished space that reflects how you live.
You will know what is happening. You will know what decisions are coming. And when issues pop up, you will know how we are addressing them.
Our Process for Complete Home Transformations
A whole home renovation is not one project. It is a sequence of decisions, each one affecting the next.
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We want to understand what stopped working, where the friction is in daily life, what your long-term intentions are, and what budget is realistic. Those answers determine scope, sequencing, and priorities.
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Some clients arrive with an architect. Others need one. Some have a clear aesthetic vision; others need help finding it. Martanne is equipped for all these scenarios, bringing constructability, budget guidance, and value engineering into the design phase before decisions are locked in.
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A whole home renovation can reveal hidden conditions: load-bearing walls, aging electrical panels, outdated plumbing, HVAC issues, insulation gaps, and window concerns. We review structural and systems considerations with detail because the work quality behind the walls matters as much as the front.
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Before construction begins, we handle permit submissions, engineering sign offs, material procurement, trade scheduling, and clear communication about how life in and around the home will be affected. A well-prepped build site is faster, cleaner, and less disruptive.
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During the build, Martanne is the single point of accountability for crews, tradespeople, inspections, scheduling, and quality. Weekly project updates keep you informed without requiring you to be on-site. When an issue arises, we address it before it becomes larger.
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Every whole home renovation ends with a detailed final walkthrough and the coverage of our 12-month "Fix It Free" warranty.
Understanding Whole House Remodel Costs in Kansas City
In Kansas City's exclusive neighborhoods, substantive whole home renovations typically begin around $200,000 and regularly exceed $1 million on larger homes with structural work, premium finishes, and full systems replacement. Most projects in Leawood, Mission Hills, Prairie Village, and comparable communities land between those figures.
Structural Scope is Often the Biggest Driver
Opening floor plans, removing load-bearing walls, changing roof lines, or reconfiguring how floors relate to each other requires engineering and adds cost.
Kitchens and Bathrooms Are Priced by Craft, Not Square Footage
Cabinetry, tile work, plumbing rough-in, and fixture selection are skilled, time-intensive trades, especially at a high finish level.
Finish Level Reflects the Neighborhood
In Leawood, Mission Hills, Overland Park, and others stone countertops, custom millwork, wide-plank hardwood, and considerable tile work often protect and grow long-term home value.
Existing Systems Can Be a Wildcard
Older homes may require electrical panel upgrades, plumbing reconfiguration, HVAC work, insulation replacement, or new windows. We pinpoint these possibilities early so they do not become mid-build surprises.
Coordination is Well Worth the Cost
A whole home renovation with multiple active trades requires daily management, scheduling, quality oversight, inspections, and communication. Without it, delays and rework cost far more.
Featured Kansas City Remodeling Projects
Leawood Whole Home & Kitchen
The home had good proportions and a layout that had stopped working. We opened sight lines from the kitchen to the main living area, used custom cabinetry that carried through the whole house, and brought the finish quality up to match the neighborhood. The result was visible in every room without feeling abrupt.
Fairway Whole Home Remodel
Fairway is a community where architecture matters. We touched the entire interior, from kitchen and multiple bathrooms to living areas, bringing the home into the present while preserving its exterior presence. The bathroom work shows what careful tile selection and custom detailing can produce: spaces that feel designed, not decorated.
Kansas City Entire Home Remodel
This whole-home remodel restored an older family home while preserving the character that makes it special. The renovation included a remodeled kitchen and custom molding matched to the original fireplace detail, plus a new primary suite created from a hallway bath and nearby bedroom.
Whole Home Remodeling in Kansas City's Established Neighborhoods
Premium whole home renovation requires neighborhood fluency: architectural expectations, luxury finish levels, and the restraint to make a renovated home still feel connected to its roots.
Leawood
A leading market for our whole home renovations, from kitchens and baths to structural changes and full-home finish upgrades.
Mission Hills
Architecturally significant homes that require respect for proportion, profile, and historical context while improving daily function.
Prairie Village
Mid-century homes where owners want modern flow and higher finish without erasing neighborhood character.
Olathe
A wide range of home types, from first-floor reconfigurations to full multi-phase whole home transformations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most substantive whole home renovations in Kansas City's established neighborhoods start around $200,000 and often range to $500,000–$700,000 or beyond, depending on scope, finish level, structural work, and systems required. Homes in Leawood, Mission Hills, and comparable communities often land higher because the scale and finish quality warrant it. PriceGuide is the best first step.
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A whole home renovation typically takes six months to more than a year from planning through final walkthrough. Timing depends on design complexity, permitting, structural work, material lead times, and the number of spaces involved. Martanne sets a realistic schedule before construction begins and keeps you informed throughout.
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For most whole home renovations, especially those involving kitchen demolition, multi-bathroom work, or major systems, temporarily relocating is practical. It protects your family from dust and disrupted utilities while allowing the project to move faster. We discuss occupancy planning during pre-construction.
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Both. Martanne collaborates with your chosen architect or can recommend trusted architectural partners when the project requires one. Our team should be involved in the planning and construction conversation so the design can be evaluated for functionality, budget alignment, structural needs, and buildability before construction begins.
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A general contractor typically builds from completed plans. A design-build firm keeps design and construction in the same working conversation, so budget, constructability, and aesthetic decisions align from the start. For complex renovations, that often means fewer surprises and a more cohesive result.
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The right builder should act as a partner, not just a vendor. Look for a builder with a transparent communication style, a proven portfolio of high-value projects, NARI certification, and a structured process that prioritizes your project goals over simply winning a bid.
Start a Conversation About Your Home Renovation
A home remodel begins with listening. Whether you are expanding a kitchen, adding a primary suite, planning a second story, or considering a multi-room addition to a home you plan to stay in for years, Martanne can guide you forward.
Tell us what you are imagining, what no longer works, and what you want the home to become.