Remodeled kitchen in Raleigh, NC with green cabinets and floating wood shelves

Home renovations in Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest Rework your house into the one you want

Whole home renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, and open floor plans, designed and built by one team with a fixed price.

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A layout that doesn’t work anymore

Life changed and the layout didn’t

The house was built for a different way of living. Walls in the wrong places, and a kitchen that can’t hold everyone.

This is your forever home

You want bathrooms and a main level that work for the years ahead. Do it once, and do it right.

Renovations planned down to the last selection

Every decision is made in Design, before construction starts, so your price and schedule hold.

Whole Home

Rework the layout, update what’s worn out, and make the whole house work for how you live now.
- See a kitchen and three baths renovated together in Cary
- How to choose a remodeling contractor
Kitchens

A kitchen planned around how your family cooks and gathers. Kitchens start at $100,000.
- Read our kitchen remodeling cost guide
- See this kitchen and island remodel in Cary
Bathrooms

Primary and hall baths designed for daily life, and for aging in place. Primary bathrooms start at $65,000.
Open Floor Plans

Remove the walls that divide your main living space. Engineering is part of Design, so there are no surprises.
- See this open concept kitchen in Raleigh
- See a galley kitchen opened up in Raleigh

Remodeled kitchen in Raleigh, NC with wood cabinets, a black-top island, and globe pendant lights — Kitchen remodel, Raleigh

Whole home renovations start at

$200,000

Kitchens start at $100,000

Primary bathrooms start at $65,000

What a renovation costs

Starting prices include design. Your price depends on:

How much of the house changes
Structural work, like removing walls
Your material selections

Peace of Mind Pricing

Your construction price is fixed before we break ground. It only changes if we uncover something unforeseen or you request a change.

How our pricing works

How Dream, Design, Build works for a renovation

You’ll know your plan, your price, and your schedule before construction starts.

Dream

See what’s possible before you commit.

We walk the house with you and talk through what to change and what to keep.

What you get

A clear plan and price range before you sign anything.

Our promise

Honest advice, including telling you if your project doesn’t make sense.
Design

Every decision made before construction starts.

Engineering for any walls that come out, and every material selection made up front.

What you get

A construction-ready plan and a fixed construction price.

Our promise

Peace of Mind Pricing. Your price is set before we break ground.
Build

A predictable build, and a team that stays with you after.

Mike Simon runs your build and stays your point of contact through warranty.

What you get

A finished project you review with us detail by detail, and a 1-year comprehensive warranty.

Our promise

You’ll always know where your project stands, what comes next, and why.

A simple renovation takes at least 8 months from the start of Design to move-in. Your timeline is set in writing during Design, before you commit to construction. See the full process

A recent renovation

Remodeled kitchen in Cary, NC with a navy island, white granite top, and pendant lights

Before

A brighter kitchen with a reworked island in Cary

Town: Cary
Scope: Reconfigured island with storage on both sides
Pantry converted to the refrigerator location
Widened arched opening to the next room
Full-height cabinetry with glass uppers
Two-tone cabinets with a contrasting island and white granite top
Pendant lights over the island
Instant hot water tap
Refinished hardwood floors
Typical timeline: A simple renovation takes at least 8 months from the start of Design to move-in.

Your timeline is set in writing during Design, before you commit to construction.

Projects like this start at $100,000.

See the project

The three questions every family asks

Is it worth it compared to moving?: Moving means commissions, closing costs, and often a higher mortgage rate. If renovating no longer makes sense for your house, we’ll tell you.
Can I trust you?: We show you the structure behind every project: a named process, a fixed price, weekly updates, and named people at every stage. We hold an unlimited NC general contractor license and are BBB A+ accredited.
What will life look like after?: A home that fits your life, in the neighborhood you love. Built right the first time, with no surprises.

“Home renovations are certainly an investment, but it was worth every penny.”

Brianna R., kitchen remodel in Wake Forest

“They were always on time and on budget. Very clean and courteous and did an excellent job.”

Luke B., kitchen and bath remodel in Raleigh

“Oak City Homes completely flipped that narrative on its head. From day one, they were communicative, consultative, collaborative, and genuinely approachable.”

Eric H.
“The team listened to our needs and help us get our dream kitchen! They kept the project on track and were always available to answer my many questions.”

LeeAnn B. Kitchen remodel, Raleigh

Renovation questions

How much does a renovation cost?

Whole home renovations start at $200,000, kitchens at $100,000, and primary bathrooms at $65,000. The final price depends on how much of the house changes, structural work like removing walls, and your material selections.

You get a fixed construction price before we break ground.

How long does a renovation take?

A simple renovation takes at least 8 months from the start of Design to move-in. Larger renovations take longer.

Your timeline is set in writing during Design, before you commit to construction.

Can you remove walls to open our floor plan?

Often, yes. Engineering is part of Design, so we know exactly what is structural and what it takes to open the space before construction starts.

Can we live at home during construction?

Often, yes. Whether it makes sense for your project depends on the scope and where the work happens in the house, and we will give you an honest answer before you commit.

One client put it this way: "We decided to still live in the house during construction, and Mike went above and beyond to make it as convenient as possible for us."

Should we renovate or move?

If you love your neighborhood and plan to stay, compare the full cost of moving with the cost of building what you need. Moving means agent commissions, closing costs, and moving expenses, often a new mortgage at a higher rate, and still compromising on a house that almost fits.

We will help you run the numbers honestly, including telling you if your project does not make sense.

Planning guides

Kitchen remodeling costs in Raleigh: a clear guide
What a kitchen remodel costs in Raleigh, with our pricing tiers, a phase-by-phase cost breakdown, cost drivers, timeline, and financing.
How to choose a remodeling contractor in Cary, NC
Practical steps for choosing a remodeling contractor in Cary, NC, from defining your scope and checking licenses to comparing quotes and contracts.
Should you move or choose a home expansion?
The real pros and cons of moving compared with expanding the home you have in Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest, so you can decide with clear eyes.
What is a licensed general contractor?
What a licensed general contractor does on a remodel or addition in North Carolina, what the license means for you, and why it matters.

Open kitchen and living area in a Raleigh, NC home after interior walls were removed

Let’s make the house fit again

Start with a free discovery call about your goals, timeline, and budget.