Full Home Renovations in Winston-Salem, NC

Same address. Brand new home. No moving required.

Full home renovations start at $100,000 · Fixed-price contract · On-time guarantee

Why most full home renovations projects end in regret

Whole-home renovations break more budgets and more marriages than any other project — because most contractors price them like a single-room remodel and then surprise you.

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“Half the house still looks like a construction site”

Contractors start strong — then momentum dies at the punch list. You live with unfinished trim, missing outlet covers, and “we’ll get to it next week” for six months.

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“Change orders doubled the budget”

Old houses hide problems. Cheap contractors don’t check; they find rotten joists mid-project and hand you a bill. The average full renovation runs 20–30% over its original estimate.

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“Your family is displaced indefinitely”

You moved out for “8 weeks.” It’s been 7 months. You’re paying rent AND a mortgage AND the renovation. Nobody can give you a straight answer on when you’re home.

What actually happens when you hire Salem Builders

A whole-home transformation done with one team, one fixed price, and one completion date — in writing. Every trade coordinated so framers, plumbers, electricians, and finishers aren’t tripping over each other. Your family moves back on the agreed date into a home that feels new from the studs out.

Everything you get when you build with us

Here’s the full stack. Every item is contractually included — not “available for an extra fee.”

✦ Fixed-Price Whole-Home Contract
One price covers everything — demo, framing, mechanicals, finishes, final cleanup. No scope creep unless you explicitly add it.

✦ Pre-Construction Investigation
Before we sign, we open up walls in the problem areas to find hidden rot, old wiring, failing plumbing. Surprises get priced into the contract — not onto your bill later.

✦ Dedicated Project Manager
Your single point of contact. Direct cell phone. Daily on-site. Your renovation never “falls through the cracks” because one person owns it.

✦ Weekly Friday Photo Updates
Written update every Friday with progress photos and next-week plan. You always know where you stand.

✦ Daily Living-Space Cleanup
If you’re staying in the home during renovation, we keep livable areas livable. End-of-day cleanup is non-negotiable.

✦ Coordinated Trade Sequencing
Subs arrive in the right order. Drywall doesn’t go up before inspections. Finishes don’t get installed on wet framing. We manage the calendar so the job keeps moving.

✦ Licensed, Insured, Background-Checked Crews
Every person in your home is vetted. Full GL + WC. Certificates pre-provided.

✦ 2-Year Workmanship Warranty + Punch Walkthrough
Final payment held until you sign off on the punch list. Any workmanship issue in 24 months, we come back at no charge.

Four guarantees, in writing

🛡 On-Time Completion Guarantee — If we miss the agreed completion date due to anything in our control, you get $500/week credit on your final invoice.

🛡 Fixed-Price Guarantee — Zero hidden fees. No change orders unless YOU add scope. What we quote is what you pay.

🛡 100% Satisfaction Walkthrough — Final payment is held until you complete a punch-list walkthrough. Every item on that list gets fixed before your final invoice is due. Your satisfaction is a contractual obligation.

🛡 2-Year Workmanship Warranty — Any workmanship defect within 24 months, we come back and fix it at no charge.

See this work in finished homes

Polo Road Dutch Colonial

100-year-old home taken to studs + reopened kitchen

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Reynolda Road Renovation

Hardwoods refinished + new kitchen/bath + full repaint

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Dudley Road Full Renovation

Down-to-studs reno with new HVAC, plumbing, insulation

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Pulliam Street Remodel

Full house remodel with new kitchen and bathroom

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136 projects completed · 5.0★ Google rating · 97% on-time completion · $0 paid in delay penalties to date

Exactly what happens next

1. Free On-Site Consultation (this week) — We come to you, listen, and walk through the scope. No pitch, no pressure. Free regardless of whether you hire us.

2. Fixed-Price Estimate (within 48 hours) — Written line-item estimate with total price, scope, timeline, and payment schedule. Plain English.

3. Contract + Build — Signed contract locks price and date. Weekly Friday photo updates. Dedicated PM with direct cell.

4. Punch Walkthrough + Handoff — Before final payment, we walk every inch together. You list what needs fixing. We fix it before you pay.

Questions homeowners ask us before they call

How long does a full home renovation take?

Typical 2,000–3,500 sq ft whole-home renovation takes **4–7 months** depending on scope. We commit to a specific completion date in writing — and if we miss it due to anything within our control, **$500/week credit** on your final invoice.

Can we stay in the house during the renovation?

Sometimes. If we’re working on one side at a time, often yes. If it’s a full gut, usually no. We’ll tell you honestly during the consultation which scenario applies — and help you budget for a rental if needed.

What about the surprises old houses hide?

We open walls in the problem areas **before** you sign. If we find rot, failing mechanicals, or bad wiring, it’s in the contract price — not a later surprise. If something hides even from our pre-investigation, we tell you the moment we find it with photos and options. No silent charges.

Do you handle permits and inspections?

Yes — completely. We pull every permit, coordinate every inspection, and handle the county office. You approve the plans once; we handle the paperwork.

What if the kitchen I want costs more than the budget?

We’ll show you the tradeoffs honestly. Usually it’s: splurge on 2 finishes that matter most, save on 3 that don’t. We’d rather steer you to a renovation you love on budget than one that disappoints on paper specs.

Ready to start?

Free on-site consultation. Written fixed-price estimate within 48 hours. No obligation, no sales pitch, no follow-up pestering.

Full home renovations start at $100,000. Final price locked in your contract before we break ground.

⚡ We respond within 2 business hours · Free on-site consultation · No sales pressure. We typically book 4–6 weeks out, 2–3 project slots per month.


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