Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Remodeling Company in Palm Springs, CA
Home renovation in Palm Springs means working with 1950s through 1970s desert-modern architecture that is often protected by historic-preservation review. Flat and low-slope roofs, post-and-beam framing, clerestory windows, and concrete-block walls all show up regularly on remodel jobs here in ways they simply do not in neighboring cities. Square One Builders has served Palm Springs since 2014 as a full-scope general contractor, which means one accountable team handles everything from structural work and roofing to cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, windows, and hardscaping. Call (877) 688-9930 to talk through what your Palm Springs home needs.
Why Palm Springs Homes Are Different
Palm Springs is a mid-century modern architecture capital. A large share of the housing stock dates to the late 1940s through the 1970s, and much of it sits in designated historic districts or qualifies as Class 1 historic sites. That changes every phase of a remodel. You are not just replacing a roof; you are matching a period-correct roofline under city preservation review. You are not just adding square footage; you are designing an addition that respects the original post-and-beam rhythm and glass-to-wall ratio of a William Krisel or Donald Wexler-inspired home. Contractors here routinely navigate historic-preservation compliance and small-town design scrutiny that would be unheard of across the wash in Cathedral City or Rancho Mirage.
The desert climate adds its own pressure. Summer highs routinely pass 110°F, and intense UV cooks roofing membranes, window seals, and exterior paint. The classic failure point on a 1960s Palm Springs home is the built-up tar-and-gravel roof: the sun alligators the membrane, and a monsoon downpour finds every low spot. Renovation and roof work dominate over new ground-up construction in established neighborhoods, where mature lots and protected sightlines limit what can be torn down and rebuilt.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Palm Springs Services
Two services account for most of the calls we take from Palm Springs homeowners. Both benefit from having a single contractor who understands the architecture before the first wall comes down.
General Contractor in Palm Springs
Acting as your General Contractor in Palm Springs means we take the full scope under one contract. For a mid-century home, that often starts with documenting what exists: roof condition, concrete-block condition, window and door openings, and any prior unsympathetic additions that need to be corrected. We coordinate structural engineering, historic-preservation submittals where required, and every trade from demolition through finish work. Homeowners tell us the biggest relief is not having to call four different specialists when a plumbing issue surfaces during a kitchen tear-out.
Home Remodeling in Palm Springs
Home Remodeling in Palm Springs covers kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home updates across ZIP codes 92262, 92263, 92264, and 92292. The homes we remodel were built for a different era of living: small kitchens, single bathrooms, carports instead of garages, and little or no insulation in the original walls. A good remodel here respects the original lines while adding what modern life demands. We spec materials that hold up under desert sun and pair them with the brand choices that fit your budget.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Renovation in Palm Springs
Home Renovation in Palm Springs is a different discipline than renovation in newer cities. The housing stock here is largely 1950s to 1970s desert modernism: flat or low-slope roofs, post-and-beam and concrete-block construction, expansive glass, and carport-to-garage conversions. The sun tests every exterior material, and the occasional monsoon or rare hard freeze means drainage and freeze protection have to be detailed correctly the first time. We approach every Palm Springs renovation as a full-system project rather than a series of isolated repairs, because a kitchen remodel in a post-and-beam home is inseparable from the roof above it and the walls around it.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
Your Palm Springs home shows cracked roof membrane, failing window seals, outdated electrical, or a layout that no longer fits how you live – and you want one team, not five separate phone calls.
What it costs in Palm Springs
Full home renovation in Palm Springs typically runs $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage and the condition of the original structure.
How we do it
We document the existing structure, plan the full scope with you, pull permits, and manage demolition, rough-in, and finish work under one contract from the ground up.
Home Improvement Contractors
Signs you need it
Your Palm Springs home needs multiple smaller improvements – new windows, updated plumbing fixtures, refinished surfaces – and coordinating them piecemeal is wearing you out.
What it costs in Palm Springs
Scoped home improvement projects in Palm Springs generally fall between $9,000 and $45,000 depending on how many systems are included.
How we do it
We bundle the improvements into one planned phase, sequence the work to minimize disruption, and use our 50-plus brand portfolio to spec the right material for each system.
What Home Renovation Costs in Palm Springs
| Item | Typical range in Palm Springs |
|---|---|
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
How long does a full home renovation take in Palm Springs?
Most full Palm Springs renovations take four to nine months from permit approval to final walk-through. Historic-district review can add weeks to the front end, so we build that into the schedule early rather than discovering it after demolition starts.
Do you handle historic-district approval in Palm Springs?
Yes. We prepare the documentation Palm Springs historic-preservation review requires, including period-appropriate material selections and roofline details. Call (877) 688-9930 and we will tell you what your specific property needs before you commit to anything.
Brands We Service in Palm Springs
We install and service materials from over 50 nationally recognized brands, including American Standard and Toto for plumbing fixtures, Schluter for waterproofing systems, and Sterling for bath and shower components. The right brand for a Palm Springs home depends on exposure, use, and budget. See our brands for the full portfolio.
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| Service | Typical range in Palm Springs |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000 – $14,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
Prices in Palm Springs push toward the upper end when a home sits in a historic district, because period-correct materials and preservation review add cost and time. You will get a written line-item quote before work starts, and our pricing is fixed: no change orders unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Palm Springs
We work throughout Palm Springs, from the historic districts clustered near downtown to the larger lots along the southern and eastern edges of the city. Typical response time for an estimate visit anywhere in the Palm Springs area is one to two business days.
- Old Las Palmas
- Movie Colony
- Tahquitz River Estates
- Racquet Club Estates
- Deepwell Estates
Service Area – Cities Near Palm Springs
Square One Builders serves the entire Coachella Valley. In addition to Palm Springs, we take projects in Cathedral City, CA, Garnet, CA, Desert Hot Springs, CA, and Desert Edge, CA. If your home sits between cities or you are not sure which area you fall in, call us and we will confirm coverage.
Serving Palm Springs, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palm Springs area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Palm Springs
We can usually complete an estimate visit within one to two business days, and depending on current schedule, start construction within a few weeks of permit approval. Historic-district review is the variable we cannot compress, so we submit early.
Yes, almost any structural, plumbing, electrical, or roofing work in Palm Springs requires a permit, and historic-district properties face additional preservation review. We pull the permits and manage the inspections so you never have to chase the city yourself.
Yes. We have remodeled Class 1 historic properties in Palm Springs and know what preservation staff will ask for: period-correct materials, roofline matches, and documentation. Call (877) 688-9930 to schedule a free estimate and we will walk the property with you.
Ready to plan a remodel in Palm Springs? From the ground up, one contractor, every system. Call Square One Builders at (877) 688-9930 for a free estimate on your Palm Springs project.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Palm Springs Customers Say
"He caught an error in the engineer's drawings before it got framed, which would have been an expensive thing to discover later."
— Lucia Martinez"Allowances in the contract were realistic rather than artificially low to make the bid look good."
— Colleen Bennett"The foundation survey came back dead on. Everything downstream of that being square is the reason the rest of the build went smoothly."
— Claudia Torres