Home Remodeling in Waynesville, NC
Haywood County, about thirty-five minutes west. Craftsman homes near Main Street and mountain properties above the valley.
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Older housing, real carpentry
Waynesville has one of the better-preserved downtowns in Western North Carolina, and the neighborhoods around it hold Craftsman and early-century homes with details worth keeping: original trim, built-ins, wood windows, plaster walls. Remodeling those houses well means knowing what to save and what to replace, and having carpenters who can match a profile rather than cover it with stock trim.
Outside town the housing is mountain property – homes on slopes with long views, decks that take weather from every direction, and driveways that decide how a crew stages material.
What we do most in Waynesville
- Kitchen remodeling in houses where the kitchen was an afterthought in 1930
- Bathroom remodeling and adding a bath to a one-bath house
- Whole-home remodels where systems, envelope and finishes all need replacing
- Exterior trim, rot repair and painting
- Decks and screened porches on sloped lots
- Roofing and window replacement
What older homes cost to remodel
More than the same square footage in a 2005 subdivision, and for real reasons: knob-and-tube wiring, undersized or notched framing, no insulation, and previous work done to nobody’s standard. We price a clear scope, carry a stated allowance for what is behind the walls, and photograph and price anything past it before we cover it up. That is the honest way to quote a house this age.
Permits and distance
Building permits go through Haywood County, with town zoning review inside Waynesville limits. We are about thirty-five minutes away, so projects here get scheduled as full days with materials staged on site.
Get a number
Free in-home estimate for homeowners. Call (828) 617-9101 or use the form below.
How the project runs
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Walk-through
We come to you, look at the house and talk through what is not working. Usually under an hour.
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Written scope and estimate
Line-item pricing with allowances, so upgrades and surprises both have a known number.
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Permits and ordering
Permits pulled with your county, long-lead materials ordered before demolition.
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Build and warranty
One site supervisor, a published schedule, and a two-year workmanship warranty at the end.
Why homeowners choose Big Hills
- Licensed NC general contractorBuilding in Western North Carolina since 2018, 150 homes delivered.
- One crew, start to finishIn-house carpenters and site supervisor instead of a chain of subs you never meet.
- Fixed written scopeYou approve selections and the number before demo day, so the budget holds.
- 2-year workmanship warrantyThe same warranty we put behind the homes we build from the ground up.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Haywood County?
Yes. Waynesville is about thirty-five minutes from our office and a regular part of our service area. We schedule full days there rather than short visits.
Can you match the trim in my 1920s house?
Usually. Stock profiles cover some of it and the rest can be milled to match. Where an exact match is not possible we tell you before the order, not after installation.
Why do older homes cost more to remodel?
Wiring, framing, insulation and previous repairs all show up once walls open. We price the known scope precisely and carry a stated allowance for the rest, with photos and a number before we proceed past it.
Who issues the permit?
Haywood County for building permits, with town zoning review inside Waynesville limits. We pull them and meet the inspectors.
Get a free in-home estimate
Tell us about the project. We walk the space, talk through scope and materials, and send a written estimate — no charge, no pressure.