Whole-home remodeling · Orem, UT
Half of Orem's homes were built in 1989 or earlier, so a full remodel here often means updating the systems, not just the rooms. We plan the whole house in one order, with the permits, the old materials, and the trades lined up from the start.
Whole-home remodeling in Orem
Orem's median home was built in 1989, by the latest Census numbers. About 36 percent were built before 1980. A whole-house remodel in one of those homes touches wiring, plumbing, heating, and walls all at once.
That is why order matters. Walls open, rough work gets inspected, then drywall goes up, then finishes. If the plumber shows up after the drywall, someone cuts it back open, and you pay for that wall twice.
As of July 2026, Orem builds to the 2021 International Residential Code with Utah changes. New work has to meet that code, so any wiring or plumbing we replace gets brought up to it. We point out those spots early so they are in the plan, not a change order.
"Best experience I've ever had with a contractor. This included a kitchen remodel, 2 bathrooms remodeled, flooring throughout the house, and paint the entire interior. The quality of the contractors was very high, and the communication with Dakota was excellent."
Jason Gamett · Full rental remodelWhat a full Orem remodel covers
Every room in one project, done in the right order. Each trade's rough work is inspected before the walls close.
Kitchen, baths, and floors together. Floors and paint go in last so the heavy work does not scratch them.
Permits for plumbing, electrical, and moved walls still apply on a fast timeline. We build the schedule with inspections in it.
Orem requires a license for every rental, and the bills stay in the owner's name. We plan the work around move-out dates.
Fix what a home inspector is likely to flag and refresh the rooms buyers see first.
Orem lists furnace and air conditioner replacements as permit work. Swapping an old furnace is easier while the ducts are exposed.
"I had Dakota do multiple things for us in one of our duplexes. He showed up when he said he would, finished in a timely manner, and was excellent at sending pictures. His prices were great and his work was top notch."
Craig Madsen · Multiple jobs, rental propertiesVerified Google reviews
These are real, verified 5.0-star reviews from homeowners who had us do more than one room.
"Dakota helped us with an update on a home that we were getting ready to sell and was absolutely amazing. He was excellent at communicating and keeping in touch with updates. I would 100% use him again on any home update or renovation project."
"Dakota helped me fix numerous problems in order to get my house ready to sell. He communicated any issues and what was next on his list to fix. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect."
"They completely transformed the space. Dakota coordinated everything and made the process so smooth, while being mindful of our busy work schedules. Their pricing was honest and fair, no surprises, just great work at a reasonable cost."
Orem rules for a full remodel
A whole-house job in Orem runs into state rules, city rules, and sometimes landlord rules. These are the ones we plan around most.
Utah dropped the asbestos inspection for homes of four units or fewer built on or after January 1, 1992. Older homes did not get that break, and more than half of Orem's homes are older than that.
Orem's 2026 list includes remodels that move walls, windows, or doors. Bigger windows need a permit too, while swaps of the same size do not.
Orem requires a $55 landlord license for rentals and keeps rental utility bills in the owner's name. If the house will be rented, plan for both.
Orem adopted new code editions as of July 1, 2026, including the 2023 electrical code. New wiring in your remodel is inspected to it.
"After a flood we just didn't have the time or skills to finish it right. From drywall finishing to baseboard and painting, they completely transformed the space. Dakota coordinated everything and the pricing was honest and fair, no surprises."
Misty Gallegos · Whole-space remodelHow it works
Dakota walks your Orem home, talks through every room you want done, and gives you one honest price in writing.
We lock the layout, help you pick finishes, and pull the Orem City permit the job needs.
Every trade in the right order, on schedule, site kept clean, and you updated the whole way.
A final Orem inspection, a walkthrough with you room by room, and we stand behind the work.
"Dakota helped us with an update on a home that we were getting ready to sell and was absolutely amazing. He was excellent at communicating and keeping in touch with updates. I would 100% use him again."
Kellie Shepherd · Home update before sellingNear Orem
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"Best experience I've ever had with a contractor. We had a very tight timeframe to get our rental updated. This included a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, flooring throughout, and paint the entire interior. I highly recommend Dakota for home renovations."
Jason Gamett · Rental turn on a deadlineOrem is a short drive up I-15 for us. We remodel homes from Lehi down to Payson, so wherever you are near Orem, odds are we are already working nearby.
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"I had Dakota do multiple things for us in one of our duplexes. He finished in a timely manner and was excellent at sending pictures of the finished product. His prices were great and his work was top notch. I am planning to use Dakota on our other rental properties."
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