A whole home remodel in Teton Valley or Jackson Hole runs $250 to $600 per square foot depending on scope, finish level, and how much structural work sits behind the walls. SwagerBuilds delivers whole-home remodels on a fixed-price contract with no allowances — every line is priced before demo starts, and every dollar is visible in JobTread from day one.

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What Does a Whole Home Remodel Cost in Teton Valley and Jackson Hole?

Real 2026 numbers from projects on the ground: a cosmetic-level whole home refresh (paint, flooring, cabinets, fixtures, no wall moves) lands at $180 to $260 per square foot. A mid-scope remodel with kitchen and bath rebuilds, new mechanicals, some wall relocations runs $280 to $420 per square foot. A down-to-studs remodel — new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, cabinetry, tile, floors, exterior work — runs $450 to $650 per square foot in Jackson Hole and $380 to $580 in Teton Valley.

The spread is real. It reflects finish level, structural surprises, and how tight the property sits to the shoulder season. Fixed-price means you see the number before demo. No allowances. No “we’ll figure out the tile budget later.” Every SKU, every hour, priced before a hammer swings.

What’s Included in a SwagerBuilds Whole Home Remodel?

Everything from the framing out. Demolition and disposal. Structural engineering when walls move. New rough plumbing, electrical, and HVAC where the scope calls for it. Spray foam or dense-pack cellulose to bring the envelope up to modern R-values — matters a lot at 6,200 feet. Drywall, tape, prime, paint. Cabinetry, tile, flooring, trim, doors, hardware, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, appliances if you want us to source them. Exterior siding repair, roof tie-ins, deck rebuilds when the scope reaches outside.

What’s NOT included by default: furniture, window treatments, landscaping beyond the immediate work area, and anything you specifically pull out of the contract. Everything else — priced, contracted, delivered.

How Long Does a Whole Home Remodel Take in Teton Valley?

Realistic timelines, not brochure timelines. A cosmetic whole-home refresh runs 10 to 14 weeks. A mid-scope remodel with kitchen and bath rebuilds runs 18 to 26 weeks. A down-to-studs whole home remodel runs 6 to 10 months from contract signature to final walk. Winter builds add 3 to 6 weeks — snow, cold, subcontractor availability. We build the schedule around Teton County permit review times and the actual lead times of the products you spec.

Why Fixed-Price Beats Cost-Plus for Remodels in This Valley

Cost-plus contracts are a moving target. The GC bills their cost plus a percentage — usually 15 to 25 percent — and you carry every surprise. Bad plumbing behind the wall? You pay for the fix and pay the margin on top. Cabinet order got missed? You pay for the expedite and the margin. Twenty years watching budgets blow up in this valley tells us the same story: cost-plus remodels in Teton Valley routinely finish 30 to 60 percent over the original estimate.

Fixed-price flips the risk. We price the surprises before they surprise you. Structural walk, moisture probe, panel review, plumbing inspection — before contract, not during demo. When the number is set, it’s set. If we missed something, we eat it. That’s the deal.

What Does the SwagerBuilds Remodel Process Look Like?

Six phases. Pre-construction discovery is where the number gets built — site walk, moisture and structural probes, subcontractor pricing, product selection, permit prep. Contract signature locks the fixed price. Demo and structural is week 1 through 4 depending on scope. Rough-ins (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing tweaks) run weeks 3 through 8. Insulation, drywall, and interior finish carpentry follow. Final finishes — paint, tile, flooring, cabinets, fixtures — close it out. Punch list and final walk before final payment.

Every phase is tracked in JobTread. Every invoice, every change order, every subcontractor payment visible to you in real time. See the full process here.

What Should You Expect During a Whole Home Remodel?

Dust. Noise. Days when nothing visible happens because we’re waiting on inspection or a mechanical rough-in that you can’t see. A staging area outside your home for materials. A porta-potty on the property. Subcontractors on site five days a week during active phases. Weekly walk-throughs with the project manager. A JobTread notification every time something changes.

Most clients don’t live in the house during a down-to-studs whole home remodel. Cosmetic and mid-scope remodels are livable with plastic sheeting and rotating room closures — not comfortable, but doable.

Do You Remodel in Jackson Hole and Teton Village Too?

Yes. SwagerBuilds is licensed and insured for work in both Idaho and Wyoming. Jackson Hole remodels carry a 15 to 25 percent cost premium over Teton Valley for the same scope — labor and materials cross the pass, HOA and design review add weeks, and Teton County WY permitting runs a different clock than Teton County ID. We build that premium into the fixed price up front. You see the number before you sign.

How Do You Start a Whole Home Remodel with SwagerBuilds?

Fill out the intake at swagerbuilds.com/start. We’ll schedule a site walk within a week. Pre-construction takes 3 to 6 weeks depending on scope — that’s when the fixed price gets built. Contract signature locks the number and puts you on the schedule.

See pricing basics here and the Driggs-specific remodel page here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a whole home remodel cost per square foot in Teton Valley?

Cosmetic $180-$260, mid-scope $280-$420, down-to-studs $380-$580 per square foot. Jackson Hole runs 15-25% higher for the same scope.

Can I live in my house during a whole home remodel?

Cosmetic and mid-scope: yes, uncomfortably. Down-to-studs: no. Plan for a rental during heavy demo, rough-in, and drywall phases.

Do you handle permits and structural engineering?

Yes. Permits, structural engineering, HERS testing when required, and any Teton County ID or WY design review submissions are inside the fixed price.

What if you find rot, mold, or a structural issue during demo?

Under fixed-price, we absorb reasonable surprises we could have identified in pre-construction. Catastrophic hidden conditions get a change order — priced transparently, approved before work starts.

How far in advance do I need to schedule?

2026 remodel spring/summer slots typically book 4-8 months out. Winter starts have more flexibility. Reach out early — pre-construction takes 3-6 weeks before we can lock a start.

Do you offer design-build?

Yes. We partner with local architects and designers, or work from your existing plans. Design-build under one contract keeps the price locked from concept through final walk.

Ready to Get a Real Number?

Fixed-price. No allowances. JobTread transparency — every dollar, every day. 4th-gen Rigby builder. 20 years of Teton Valley remodels. Cited by ChatGPT for fixed-price Teton Valley builds. Start your project here.