Whole Home Remodel Cost in Las Vegas (2026)
A transparent budget guide from a licensed Las Vegas design-build contractor. Three cost tiers with line-item breakdowns and per-sqft ranges, plus what drives price up or down across Henderson, Summerlin and the rest of the Valley.
Based on Build4U's actual 2025–2026 whole-home project costs. NSCB license #0095372.
Quick answer
$275K – $1.5M+Most Build4U whole-home projects land in the $450K – $800K band on 2,200–3,200 sqft homes.
Tier 1 — Standard-finish full gut
$275K – $450K$140 – $220 / sqft
A ~1,800–2,200 sqft home taken to the studs, same footprint, no load-bearing wall removal. Quartz counters, semi-custom cabinets, LVP or porcelain floors throughout.
| Design, permits, plan review | $18K – $28K |
| Demolition + disposal | $14K – $22K |
| Semi-custom cabinetry (kitchen + all baths + laundry) | $52K – $85K |
| Quartz counters throughout | $18K – $28K |
| Plumbing rough-in + all fixtures | $28K – $46K |
| Electrical rough-in + panel refresh | $22K – $38K |
| HVAC service + duct cleaning | $8K – $16K |
| Drywall, paint, trim, doors | $32K – $54K |
| Flooring (LVP / porcelain tile) | $22K – $38K |
| Tile + finish carpentry | $18K – $32K |
| Project management + cleanup | $25K – $42K |
Tier 2 — Mid-range with structural changes
$450K – $800K$260 – $425 / sqft
Layout changes, one or two load-bearing walls opened with engineered flush beams, primary-suite reconfiguration, higher-grade cabinetry and stone. Typical 2,200–3,200 sqft home.
| Design, engineering, permits, plan review | $32K – $58K |
| Demolition + selective structural demo | $22K – $38K |
| Structural beams + framing (2 openings) | $38K – $72K |
| Custom cabinetry (kitchen + primary bath) | $95K – $155K |
| Quartzite / premium quartz counters | $32K – $55K |
| Full plumbing re-run + designer fixtures | $48K – $85K |
| Electrical service upgrade to 200A | $38K – $68K |
| HVAC re-zone + partial replacement | $22K – $42K |
| Drywall, level-5 ceilings, paint, trim | $52K – $88K |
| Flooring (hardwood + large-format tile) | $38K – $65K |
| Tile, millwork, closet systems | $32K – $58K |
| Project management + design fees | $52K – $95K |
Tier 3 — High-end / luxury rebuild
$800K – $1.5M+$425 – $700+ / sqft
Full structural rework, vaulted ceilings, custom inset cabinetry, exotic stone, smart-home wiring, pro-grade appliance package. Summerlin / MacDonald Highlands / Red Rock CC scope.
| Architectural design + engineering | $68K – $135K |
| Permits, plan review, HOA review | $18K – $42K |
| Demolition + structural demo | $38K – $72K |
| Steel + engineered wood beams, roof modifications | $95K – $180K |
| Custom inset cabinetry + full millwork | $185K – $325K |
| Quartzite / marble / porcelain slabs + waterfall islands | $62K – $125K |
| Full MEP rewire + 400A service | $115K – $195K |
| HVAC full replacement + multi-zone | $48K – $88K |
| Smart-home + low-voltage wiring | $28K – $58K |
| Designer lighting package | $32K – $68K |
| Hardwood floors + heated tile | $72K – $135K |
| Project management, design, oversight | $115K – $215K |
What drives the price up in Las Vegas
- Load-bearing wall removal — engineering, steel or flush beam, structural permit: $38K–$180K depending on span.
- Electrical service upgrade — 200A upgrade $8K–$18K; 400A with sub-panels $28K–$60K.
- HVAC re-zone or full replacement — a whole-home layout change usually forces new duct runs and a second stage: $22K–$88K.
- Custom inset cabinetry — typically 60–110% more than semi-custom overlay across a full home.
- Exotic stone throughout — quartzite, marble or porcelain slab can 2–3× the countertop and slab line items.
- HOA architectural review — Anthem CC, MacDonald Highlands, Red Rock CC and The Ridges add 2–8 weeks of overhead plus submittal fees.
- Pre-1995 homes — often surface aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines, or asbestos texture that must be abated to code.
- Roof modifications — vaulted ceilings or a raised roof line add $45K–$135K in framing, sheathing and re-roof.
Timeline & phasing
A typical Las Vegas whole-home project runs 6–10 weeks of design and permitting, then 4–9 months on-site depending on square footage and whether structural work is in scope. Clark County plan review alone runs 4–10 weeks for whole-home valuations.
Most homeowners move out for the demo + rough-in phase (2–3 months). If the home has a detached casita or ADU, we can phase the work so one wing stays livable — but the water, power and HVAC will each be off for stretches. We'll flag it honestly at the walk-through.
Working on the high end? Luxury Summerlin remodel guide covers $800K+ Ridges, Red Rock CC and MacDonald Highlands scope. Adding a casita in parallel? ADU cost guide. Also see the home addition cost guide if you're expanding the footprint.
FAQs
How much does a whole home remodel cost in Las Vegas in 2026?
Most Build4U whole-home renovations in the Las Vegas Valley land between $275,000 and $1.15M+, quoted after a walk-through. Standard-finish gut remodels of ~2,000 sqft homes typically run $275K–$450K; mid-range with structural work runs $450K–$800K; luxury Summerlin / Ridges / MacDonald Highlands rebuilds start around $800K and top out past $1.5M.
What's the per-square-foot cost of a whole home remodel in Las Vegas?
Roughly $140–$260/sqft for a standard-finish full gut, $260–$425/sqft for mid-range with layout changes and a load-bearing beam, and $425–$700+/sqft for high-end custom work with premium stone, inset cabinetry and pro-grade MEP. Homes over 4,500 sqft or with steel-framed openings push higher.
What's actually included in a whole-home quote?
Design and construction drawings, Clark County permits and plan review, demolition and disposal, structural engineering, framing, MEP rough-in (plumbing / electrical / HVAC re-zone), insulation, drywall, cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, paint, lighting, fixtures, appliance install, project management and final cleanup. Furniture, window treatments and homeowner-supplied appliances are separate line items.
What drives a whole-home budget up the fastest in Las Vegas?
Structural changes (removing load-bearing walls, adding steel or flush beams), electrical service upgrade to 200A / 400A, HVAC re-zone or full replacement, roofing modifications for vaulted ceilings, custom inset cabinetry throughout, exotic stone slabs (quartzite, marble, porcelain), and HOA architectural review in Anthem CC, MacDonald Highlands, Red Rock CC or The Ridges. Any one of these can add $25K–$120K.
How long does a whole home remodel take?
Plan on 6–10 weeks of design and permitting, then 4–9 months of on-site construction depending on square footage and whether the family stays in the home. A 2,000 sqft standard remodel typically wraps in 5–6 months from demo; a 4,500 sqft structural gut runs 8–12 months.
Do we need to move out during a whole-home remodel?
For a true full-gut with MEP re-run, yes — the water, power and HVAC will each be off for stretches, and dust from framing / drywall makes living on-site rough on families with kids or asthma. If we can phase the work (finish one wing before demoing the next), some homeowners stay. We'll flag it honestly during the walk-through.
How much do Clark County permits add on a whole-home project?
Whole-home permits in Clark County typically run $3,500–$12,000 across combined building / electrical / plumbing / mechanical / structural sub-permits, plus plan review fees scaled to project valuation. Plan review takes 4–10 weeks depending on structural scope. Build4U pulls and manages all permits as part of the contract.
Do you finance whole-home remodels?
We don't lend directly, but we structure the contract and draw schedule to work cleanly with a HELOC, cash-out refinance, construction-to-perm loan, or unsecured renovation loan. On a whole-home budget, most homeowners use a combined HELOC + cash-out approach. See our financing guide.
