Large Scale Renovations

Experience the joy of transforming your living space through expert craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and personalized details that truly reflect your lifestyle.

Transformative Renovations in St. Louis

When your home needs more than a facelift, our renovation team reimagines space and flow. From multi story additions to whole home reconfigurations, we apply the same precision as our new builds. 

Renovation Approach

We start by meeting with you at your home to understand your family’s needs, goals, and how you live in your space. At the same time, we discuss the opportunities and constraints of your existing house — from layout to structural considerations.

Our team carefully measures your entire home to ensure accuracy and provide a solid foundation for design. This step is critical in renovation and addition projects where every inch matters.

We develop design options that maximize your space, enhance functionality, and bring new life to your home — all while staying true to its character and your vision.

You’ll review concepts with us, share feedback, and we’ll refine the design together. The result is a tailored plan that reflects your priorities and budget.

We’ll guide your project from design through construction, ensuring quality, transparency, and a result that allows you to stay in your home forever!

Our Process

Our 5 Step Process

Our mission is simple — to bring your dream home to life without the stress. We value clear communication, meticulous design, and craftsmanship that stands the test of time.

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Schematic Design

Wishlist, zoning review, early sketches, ballpark costs

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Design Development

Floor plan, exterior, materials, refined pricing

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Construction Docs and Selections

Engineering, permits, 3D modeling, guided finishes

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Construction

Weekly PM updates with walkthroughs at framing, drywall, pre close, and keys

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Aftercare

1 year FM warranty plus 10 year structural warranty through Maverick with check ins around 2 and 10 months

Our Projects

A showcase of our recent builds from elegant custom homes to stunning renovations, each reflecting our dedication to detail and unique design.

What Our Client Say

Join the growing community of St. Louis homeowners who confidently trust FM Design Build to design, manage, and craft stunning dream homes with unmatched quality.

FAQs

Renovation FAQs

We know building a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make — and it’s natural to have questions along the way. Our FAQ section is here to give you clear, straightforward answers about our process, services, and what you can expect when working with FM Design Build.

 We begin by meeting with you in your home to understand your goals and evaluate the opportunities and constraints of your existing house. From there, we measure the entire space and create design solutions that maximize function and flow.

 Yes. We design additions and renovations that complement your home’s architecture and character — so the new spaces feel seamless, not “tacked on.”

Every project is unique, but most renovations and additions take 6–12 months from design to completion, depending on scope. We’ll share a detailed timeline tailored to your project.

 Yes. for major renovations, we always recommend temporary housing for part of the build. We know from experience how stressful it can be to live through a renovation and even though it is a hassle, moving out while we work always results in a better outcome, for everyone!

Renovations often uncover surprises behind the walls. We work with our clients to think about contingencies and WHEN these surprises come up we work with our clients to evaluate options and solutions to minimize cost or compromises to the design

Absolutely. We’ll help you phase the work in a way that fits your budget and lifestyle — while keeping the long-term vision in mind.