Whole-home remodel in Conroe TX by Palacios Construction Group
Full-Home Renovations · Additions · Garage Conversions · Since 1985

Whole-Home Remodeling & Additions in Conroe and the Greater Houston Area

A whole-home remodel is the most ambitious project a homeowner ever takes on, and it lives or dies on coordination. Palacios Construction Group has transformed homes across Conroe, Willis, the Lake Conroe area, and greater Houston, taking dated, chopped-up houses down to the studs and rebuilding them into open, modern, high-functioning homes. Full-home renovations are the work we are proudest of, and managing the whole build, every trade and every detail, is exactly what we do best. Whether the goal is to open a closed floor plan, modernize every finish, or add the square footage a growing family needs, we build the home around how you actually want to live in it.

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Why Homeowners Choose Palacios

One Accountable Contractor for the Whole Home.

Managing the whole build, every trade and every detail, is exactly what we do best.

Full-home renovations are the work we are proudest of. Owner Joel Palacios coordinates the structural work, the electrical and plumbing, the custom cabinetry, the finishes, and the schedule, so the trades flow in the right order and nothing falls through the cracks.

We are a family company built on clear communication, written change orders, and a finished home that exceeds expectations, the way we have worked since 1985.

Full-Home Transformations

Gut-to-finish renovations that turn a dated house into an open, modern home.

One Contractor, Every Trade

Joel coordinates structure, systems, cabinetry, and finishes, so you manage one company, not twelve.

Additions & Conversions

Room additions, garage conversions, and in-law suites that add real living space.

Engineered & To Code

Structural work backed by a licensed engineer and systems brought fully up to code.

3D Design First

We model the entire project in 3D, so the layout, materials, and budget are locked in before demolition.

Family-Owned Since 1985

Owner Joel Palacios manages your project and stands behind the result.

Full-Home Renovations · Additions · Garage Conversions | Family-Owned Since 1985 | One Contractor for Every Trade | 3D Design | Free Estimates

When you hire us for a whole-home project, you get one accountable contractor instead of a juggling act between a dozen subcontractors. Owner Joel Palacios coordinates the structural work, the electrical and plumbing, the custom cabinetry, the finishes, and the schedule, so the trades flow in the right order and nothing falls through the cracks. We design the project in 3D first, so the layout, materials, and budget are settled before demolition begins.

We are a family company that has built in Texas since 1985, and that long view shows in how we work: clear communication, written change orders, before-and-after documentation, and a finished home that exceeds expectations. One call reaches a real person, the estimate is free and in writing, and there is never a surprise on the final bill.

What Makes a Whole-Home Remodel Succeed

Three Things That Decide Whether a Whole-Home Project Goes Right

Whole-home remodels have a reputation for going over budget and over schedule, and almost always for the same three reasons. Get these right and a big, complex project runs smoothly. Get them wrong, and even a beautiful design turns into a nightmare.

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1. One contractor who owns the whole project

The single biggest cause of remodel chaos is fragmentation, a homeowner trying to coordinate a framer, an electrician, a plumber, a cabinet shop, and a tile setter who do not answer to anyone. We are your single point of contact and the one company accountable for the entire build. Joel sequences every trade so the work flows in the right order, and when a question comes up, you talk to the person whose name is on the company. With one company answerable for the whole job, there is no gap for a missed detail to slip through, and no one trades blaming another when something goes wrong.

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2. Doing the structure and systems right, not just the surfaces

A whole-home remodel is the one chance to fix what is behind the walls. Older homes hide undersized electrical, tired plumbing, and walls that were never meant to come out. We bring in a licensed structural engineer for load-bearing changes, upgrade the electrical and plumbing to code, and address what we find, so the beautiful new home is built on sound bones rather than a fresh coat over old problems.

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3. A locked plan and budget before demolition

The projects that spiral are the ones that start before the plan is finished. We design the whole home in 3D, settle the layout, materials, and finishes, and price it all before a wall comes down. Change orders, when they happen, are documented and approved by you in advance. That discipline is how a three-month project stays a three-month project.

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Whole-Home & Addition Projects
Across Montgomery County

From Full-Home Renovations to New Living Space

Many projects combine several of these at once, a gut renovation that also adds a room and converts the garage. Handling them together under one contractor is where we add the most value.

Whole-home renovation Conroe TX
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Whole-Home Remodels

Full-home gut renovations, multi-room modernization, open-concept conversions throughout, luxury renovations, move-in updates after a purchase.

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Room Additions

Room and living-space additions, primary-suite additions, sunroom and enclosed-porch additions, kitchen and family-room expansions.

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Garage Conversions

Garage-to-living-space conversions, home office, gym, or bedroom conversions, insulation, HVAC tie-in, flooring, and electrical upgrades.

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In-Law Suites & Accessory Spaces

Attached in-law and guest suites, multi-generational living spaces, accessory dwelling build-outs.

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Structural & Second-Story Work

Second-story additions, load-bearing wall removal, structural reinforcement and framing.

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Whole-Home Systems & Finishes

Electrical overhauls and panel upgrades, repiping, insulation and energy-efficiency, flooring, paint, trim, and millwork throughout, aging-in-place updates.

We handle the full range of large-scale residential projects across Montgomery County and the greater Houston area. If your project is on this list, we can build it. Many projects combine several of these at once, a gut renovation that also adds a room and converts the garage, and handling them together under one contractor is exactly where we add the most value.

Our Process, Start to Finish

How a Palacios
Whole-Home Project Works

A whole-home remodel has many moving parts, so our process front-loads planning and keeps you informed at every stage.

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Your call reaches a real person

You reach Joel or his wife directly. We learn your goals for the home, how you live in it, and a working budget, then schedule a time to walk the property.

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On-site consultation and 3D design

Joel walks the whole home with you and we design it in 3D. The model lets you see the new layout room by room and lets us map accurate costs before you commit.

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Planning, engineering, and a written estimate

For structural changes we bring in a licensed engineer, and we coordinate architectural or design support where needed. You receive a written estimate with no hidden fees, honored for up to 3 months.

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Demolition and structural work

We protect what is staying, demo what is going, and handle the structural work, including engineer-sized beams for any walls coming out. This is the stage that determines whether the rest of the project goes smoothly.

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Systems rough-in, to code

Our licensed master electrician and plumber rough in the electrical and plumbing, upgrading panels, circuits, and supply lines as needed, so the whole home is brought up to current code.

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Cabinetry, finishes, and trades

We install custom cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile, trim, and paint, sequencing each trade so the work builds on itself cleanly. The same crew stays with your project from start to finish.

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Final walkthrough and warranty

We clean up, walk you through the finished home room by room, and back our workmanship with a warranty. Your quote was honored throughout.

We clean up, walk you through the finished home, room by room, and make sure every detail meets your expectations. A warranty backs our workmanship, and your quote was honored throughout.

Joel walks the whole home with you, talks through what you want it to become, and we design it in 3D. The model lets you see the new layout room by room and lets us map accurate costs before you commit.

For structural changes, we bring in a licensed engineer, and for projects that need architectural or design support, we coordinate that support. You receive a written estimate with no hidden fees, honored for up to 3 months, with the full scope clearly laid out.

Our licensed master electrician and plumber rough in the electrical and plumbing, upgrading panels, circuits, and supply lines as needed, so the whole home is brought up to current code.

Whole-Home Remodel Pricing

How a Whole-Home Project Is Priced

Whole-home remodels and additions are priced entirely by scope because the size of the home, the depth of the renovation, the materials, and any structural or systems work all dramatically affect the price. Your exact price comes in a free written estimate after a 3D design consult.

Free On-Site Estimate

We do not charge for estimates. Joel walks through the home, designs the project with you, and provides a written quote at no cost and no obligation.

Comprehensive luxury whole-home renovations

A comprehensive, high-end whole-home renovation, the kind that re-engineers the layout, uses specification-grade materials, and touches every room, is a major, multi-month investment that scales with the size of the home and the level of finish. Because the scope varies so widely, the 3D design and detailed estimate are where the real number takes shape, scope by scope, so you can prioritize what matters most.

Smaller multi-room and targeted projects

Not every whole-home project is a full luxury gut. Multi-room remodels, garage conversions, and room additions are quoted based on their specific scope and come in well below the cost of a comprehensive renovation. We right-size the project to your goals and budget.

What moves the price

The biggest drivers are the square footage, the extent of structural and systems changes, the cabinetry and stone, and the finish level. Removing load-bearing walls, adding square footage, upgrading electrical and plumbing throughout, and selecting premium materials all add to the investment, and we lay each one out in plain numbers during the 3D design.

How We Compare

How do we compare to juggling it yourself

What MattersPalacios Construction GroupJuggling Separate Trades
AccountabilityOne contractor owns the whole buildYou coordinate everyone yourself
SchedulingTrades sequenced in the right orderGaps, delays, and finger-pointing
Structural workLicensed engineer, sized beamsHope it holds
SystemsElectrical and plumbing brought to codePatchwork upgrades
DesignWhole-home 3D before demolitionRoom-by-room guesswork
PricingWritten, honored 3 monthsSeparate quotes, moving targets
Change ordersDocumented and pre-approvedVerbal and disputed
CommunicationOne point of contact, the ownerMany numbers, no clear lead
OwnershipFamily business since 1985No single responsible party
WarrantyBacked by a workmanship warrantyTrade-by-trade, if any
★★★★★

"Great work and honest businessmen. We have referred friends to them because we have confidence they will give those projects the same level of concern they gave ours."

Jim H. - whole-home client · Google review
A major whole-home renovation in a gated Willis community

The homeowners wanted to completely update the house into a modern, functional, finished home, and they trusted us to manage the entire project from beginning to completion. We coordinated several trades, handled the custom work and the finish selections, and managed the full renovation over about four months. The house was completely transformed, and the family trusted us enough to keep working with us on further improvements after the main renovation was done. That is what a whole-home project should feel like: one accountable team you can hand the entire house to.

Local Conditions in Montgomery County

Why Whole-Home Projects Are Different Around Lake Conroe

The age of the housing stock, the soil, the climate, and the master-planned communities all shape how a whole-home remodel should be approached here. These are the realities we plan around.

An aging housing stock ready to modernize

Conroe, Willis, Spring, and Magnolia are full of homes built in the 1980s through the early 2000s with closed floor plans, dated finishes, and original systems. Owners are choosing to stay and transform rather than move, and a whole-home remodel lets them open up the layout, modernize every room, and bring the systems up to date all at once. This is the bulk of the whole-home work we do. Doing it all in one coordinated project is also far less disruptive and usually less expensive than tackling the same rooms one at a time over several years.

The Woodlands upgrade market

Many of our clients are homeowners in The Woodlands looking to renovate, modernize, and elevate their homes. Master-planned communities come with architectural guidelines and review boards, and we coordinate the approvals and build to the standards those communities expect, so the project goes smoothly with the HOA as well as the homeowner.

Expansive clay and the bones of the house

Our Houston-Black clay soils move with the seasons, and a whole-home remodel often reveals the effects: out-of-level floors, sticking doors, and cracked finishes. Because we are touching the whole house, we can address leveling, framing, and structure properly rather than papering over symptoms, which is a real advantage of doing it all at once.

Bringing old systems up to code

Homes from earlier decades were wired and plumbed for a different era. A whole-home remodel is the moment to upgrade the electrical panel and circuits, repipe tired supply lines, and improve insulation and efficiency, so the finished home is safe, comfortable, and cheaper to run for decades.

Storm resilience on the Gulf Coast

Our area has been through Harvey, Beryl, and more, and homeowners increasingly want a remodel that also hardens the home, creates a tighter exterior envelope, updates systems, and uses durable materials. When we take a home down to the studs, we build it back stronger against the weather this region actually sees.

Waterfront and luxury custom homes

The Walden, Bentwater, and Carlton Woods areas call for comprehensive, high-end whole-home renovations with premium materials and elevated finishes. These projects reward careful coordination of trades and craftsmanship, and they are exactly the kind of large-scale build our team specializes in. On these homes, the finish tolerances are tighter, and the materials are unforgiving, so the coordination and craftsmanship have to be precise from rough framing through final trim.

Permits and HOA review

Larger remodels and additions in our area often require permits and, in master-planned communities, architectural review. We flag what a specific project needs and coordinate the required steps so the work is done properly and approved, rather than leaving the homeowner to navigate it on their own.

In Practice

Homeowners Who Trust Us With the Whole House

Whole-home work is built on trust, because you are handing over your entire house. Here is what that trust looks like in practice.

The same level of concern as our own home

Jim H. says we do great work and are honest businessmen, and that he and his wife have referred friends to us for work on their homes because they have confidence we will give those projects the same level of concern we gave theirs. That confidence, earned one project at a time, is what whole-home clients are really hiring. (Google review)

A major whole-home renovation in a gated Willis community

One of the projects we are proudest of is a major whole-home renovation in a gated community right here in Willis. The homeowners wanted to completely update the house into a modern, functional, finished home, and they trusted us to manage the entire project from beginning to completion. We coordinated several trades, handled the custom work and the finish selections, and managed the full renovation over about four months. The house was completely transformed, and the family trusted us enough to keep working with us on further improvements after the main renovation was done. That is what a whole-home project should feel like: one accountable team you can hand the entire house to.

Project after project for the same families

Much of our work is for homeowners who hire us once, then call us back for the next room, the next phase, and eventually the whole house. That pattern of repeat, whole-home trust, with the owners personally overseeing every stage, is the core of how we have grown since 1985.

The Expertise Behind the Work

What Sets Our Whole-Home Work Apart

A whole-home remodel is really a dozen projects happening in concert. Here is the management and craftsmanship that keep them in sync.

Project management is a real skill

The hardest part of a whole-home remodel is not any single trade; it is the sequencing, the communication, and the thousand decisions that have to happen in the right order. This is where we are strongest. We coordinate every crew, keep materials staged and ready, and keep the job moving from start to finish, a discipline passed down through the family and sharpened on every project since. It is also why our clients describe the experience as smooth, even on big, complicated projects, because someone is always thinking two trades ahead.

Structural changes done by the book

Opening up a whole home almost always involves removing load-bearing walls and reworking the structure. We work with a licensed structural engineer to calculate loads and specify the correct beams, then our carpentry team shores, removes, and installs so the home stays perfectly supported. Nothing structural is left to guesswork.

Bringing every system up to code

Because we are inside the whole house, we upgrade the electrical and plumbing comprehensively, new panels and circuits for modern loads, repiped supply lines, and improved insulation. Our licensed master electrician and plumber handle these scopes to the current Texas code, so the finished home is sound behind every wall. Catching and correcting these systems during the remodel is far cheaper than discovering a failure after the new finishes are in.

Garage conversions that feel like part of the home

A garage conversion is more than drywall and paint. Done right, it includes insulation, an HVAC tie-in, proper electrical, finished flooring, and the details that make the new room feel like it was always part of the house rather than a converted garage. We handle the full conversion so the space is genuinely livable and comfortable year-round. We also address moisture, ceiling height, and egress to ensure the converted space is comfortable, code-compliant, and genuinely usable as a bedroom, office, or suite.

Additions and second-story work

Room additions, in-law suites, and second-story additions each carry their own structural and permitting demands, from foundation capacity and lateral bracing to roof reframing and utility tie-ins. We approach them with the same engineer-backed discipline as our other structural work, and we give homeowners honest guidance on what a given addition will and will not require before they commit.

The luxury whole-home tier

At the high end, a whole-home renovation is defined by architectural complexity and specification-grade materials, 100 percent shop-built custom cabinetry, hand-selected quartzite or porcelain slabs with mitered waterfall edges, hidden utilities, and elite appliance and fixture brands. We build to that uncompromising standard when a project calls for it, with the coordination needed to ensure every premium detail lands.

3D design, documentation, and accountability

We design whole-home projects in 3D before construction, document the work with before-and-after photos, and put every expectation, change, and cost in writing. That habit protects both the homeowner and us, and it is a big part of why so many clients trust us with project after project.

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Whether you want to gut and modernize your entire house, add the space your family needs, or convert a garage into a real room, Palacios Construction Group brings one accountable contractor, engineer-backed structural work, and honest, written pricing to every project. Call today and start with a 3D design.

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