Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
FenceFree written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Home Remodeling Across Boulder City
A whole-home remodel in Boulder City typically runs $45,000 to $130,000 when it touches structural, electrical, plumbing, and finish work in a pre-war home. Smaller scopes like a bathroom remodel land between $9,000 and $28,000, while a kitchen remodel runs $14,000 to $45,000. Call Slatestone Contractors at (833) 734-5541 for a free estimate on any size project. We know the Historic District, we know the 1930s housing stock, and we price Boulder City work with the right allowances written in from day one.
Why Slatestone Contractors Is Boulder City’s Preferred Home Remodeling Company
Boulder City homeowners deal with a set of challenges that don’t exist six miles up the road in Henderson. The core of town is the federally planned 1931-1935 Boulder City Historic District, and that means every remodel on an original Spanish Colonial Revival or Bungalow home has a layer of historic review attached. Brent Calloway leads our team with a straightforward approach: inspect before quoting, write allowances for what the walls might hide, and never let a crew start cutting without a clear contract in front of the homeowner.
Our reputation in Boulder City is built on jobs where the original quote held. That matters most when you’re opening walls in an 85-year-old house. We carry the same brand portfolio you’d find on Las Vegas custom builds – Cambria and Caesarstone counters, Kohler and Toto fixtures, James Hardie siding – plus CertainTeed service in Boulder City, but we spec them for Mojave Desert sun exposure and historic-review constraints. Boulder City isn’t Las Vegas, and the contractor you hire should know the difference.
We work the 89005 and 89006 ZIP codes regularly, from the Historic District core out to the newer infill around Adams Boulevard and the neighborhoods near Veterans Memorial Drive. Our crews understand early-morning pours in 105°F heat and the material approvals the Historic Preservation Commission actually flags.
Styles & brands we work with
Home Remodeling Companies in Boulder City
Home Remodeling Companies in Boulder City fall into two camps: Las Vegas crews that treat every job like tract housing, and local contractors who understand what opening a 1931-1935 federal-era home actually means. Slatestone Contractors is the second kind. Home Remodeling here usually involves historic-review approval, unknown framing conditions, and design choices that respect the original architecture while updating systems to current code.
Most Boulder City remodels start with a specific trigger: a kitchen that hasn’t changed since the Eisenhower administration, a bathroom with original plumbing, or a home addition the family has outgrown. The job almost always includes electrical and plumbing upgrades once walls are open, because the original systems in these homes are often 60 to 90 years old and no longer meet Boulder City code requirements. That’s why our quotes include inspection-first allowances rather than bare-minimum line items. A homeowner budgeting for a whole house remodel in Boulder City should expect $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage, system replacement scope, and Historic Preservation Commission review time.
What We Inspect Before Quoting
Before we write a Boulder City contract, we look at what’s behind the walls. Knob-and-tube wiring, undersized original framing, failed wax rings, and desert-dried plumbing are all common in the Historic District. We document what we find, price the known scope, and write allowances for the unknowns. Homeowners get a quote that reflects the house they own, not a generic zip code average.
Historic Review Coordination
Boulder City’s Historic Preservation Commission reviews visible changes on contributing structures in the Historic District. That includes window swaps, roofing materials, exterior paint, and additions. We handle the application, the drawings, and the meeting prep. You won’t be left calling the city yourself while your roofer waits for an answer.
Whole House Remodel in Boulder City
A Whole House Remodel in Boulder City is a different animal from the same job in Henderson or Paradise. It often means re-plumbing and re-wiring an entire 1930s structure while preserving the exterior character the Historic Preservation Commission cares about. Home Remodeling in Boulder City at this scale typically runs $45,000 to $130,000, with the final number driven by system replacement depth, square footage, and how much of the original structure can be saved.
The sequence matters. We open the walls, run the inspection, correct the framing, rough in new electrical and plumbing, get sign-off, then close back up. Skipping that inspection step is how a Las Vegas bid turns into a $25,000 surprise two weeks into the job. We see it on a regular basis: a homeowner brought us in after another crew stalled mid-project with no allowance and no plan. The remedy is ordering the work correctly from the start.
The Open-Wall Reality
On a 1930s bungalow in the Boulder City Historic District, our crew opened the kitchen wall and found knob-and-tube wiring and undersized original framing that no longer carried the load-bearing span. We paused, wrote a priced change order before touching anything further, then roughed in new electrical and corrected the framing ahead of inspection sign-off. That pause is the difference between a managed remodel and a runaway one. Brent Calloway insists on it for every Boulder City job.
System Replacement Bundled
A whole house remodel almost always bundles four or five trades: roofing, windows, plumbing, electrical, and finishes. We run that under one contract and one schedule. From the roof to the pavers, the homeowner gets one point of contact. When the HPC asks for revised window mullion details, you’re not the one making calls.
Trusted Brands We Service in Boulder City
Boulder City homeowners shouldn’t have to accept builder-grade materials because they’re renovating a historic home. We stock and install brands like CWS and ES Windows for impact-rated and thermally efficient glazing, which matters when summer highs push past 105°F and UV exposure cooks standard frames. ECO Window Systems and Mr-Glass round out the window and door line for homes where the Historic Preservation Commission requires wood-look or divided-light profiles. Local parts availability in the 89005 and 89006 ZIP codes means we’re not waiting on Las Vegas supply runs when a window order needs a quick adjustment. One contractor. Every system.
Common Home Remodeling Problems We See in Boulder City Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring behind original lath and plaster. This is the single most common surprise in 1930s Historic District homes. It usually means a full electrical rough-in once walls are open, which adds real cost and time. An allowance written into the contract keeps that cost visible.
- Undersized original framing on load-bearing spans. Federal-era construction used smaller dimensional lumber than modern code requires. When we open a bearing wall for a kitchen or addition, we frequently find members that need sistering or replacement before inspection will pass.
- Failed waterproofing behind original bathroom tile. The original mud-set tile in many Boulder City bathrooms has a limited lifespan, and when the substrate fails, it fails in the Mojave heat. Skipping inspection sign-off before closing walls back up is the fastest way to a red-tag rework.
- Desert-sun scheduling mistakes. Mid-day stucco and roofing work past 105°F cures wrong. Our crews schedule pours and heavy exterior work for early morning, and we spec insulation and shade details for the Mojave sun that Las Vegas tract crews often skip.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterPricing for Home Remodeling in Boulder City, NV
Boulder City remodel pricing reflects the age of the housing stock, not just the square footage. A 1935 bungalow kitchen remodel runs $14,000 to $45,000, while a bathroom remodel sits between $9,000 and $28,000. The spread comes down to what’s behind the walls: original plumbing means more. Knob-and-tube means more. Historic review adds time, not necessarily cost. Here’s the line-item range for the main scopes in Boulder City:
| Project | Typical Boulder City Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
Every Slatestone Contractors estimate for Boulder City work is free. We write allowances into the contract for open-wall unknowns, and any change is priced in writing before we proceed. Call (833) 734-5541 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Boulder City
Slatestone Contractors works throughout the Las Vegas Valley and surrounding communities. Our Boulder City coverage extends across the 89005 and 89006 ZIP codes, and we handle remodels in Henderson, Whitney, Paradise, and Enterprise with the same inspection-first process and written allowances. If your project is in a neighboring city, call (833) 734-5541 and we’ll schedule the same free walkthrough.
Serving Boulder City, NV — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boulder City 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 Home Remodeling in Boulder City
Because the original federal-era construction almost always hides something modern homes don’t: knob-and-tube wiring, undersized framing, or original plumbing past its service life. A quote that moves means the contractor didn’t write an allowance for what the walls might reveal. Slatestone Contractors inspects before quoting and writes allowances into the contract, so when we open a wall and find something, the scope and price are already discussed. Call (833) 734-5541 for an estimate that accounts for the reality of your house.
Yes, if the home is a contributing structure in the Boulder City Historic District and the work changes anything visible from the street, including windows, roofing material, exterior siding, or additions. Interior-only remodels generally don’t need HPC review unless structural changes alter the roofline or exterior footprint. We handle the application and drawings for Boulder City homeowners so the review process doesn’t stall your schedule. Call (833) 734-5541 and we’ll tell you within the first conversation what level of review your project needs.
A permit means an inspector verifies the framing, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety work before your walls close back up. On a 1930s Boulder City home, skipped inspections are the fastest route to a red-tag rework and a stalled project. We pull permits on every whole house remodel, schedule inspections in sequence, and don’t close a wall until the inspector signs off. It protects you and the work. Call (833) 734-5541 for a free estimate that includes the full permit path.
We schedule pours and heavy exterior work for early morning, usually before 10 a.m. from June through September. Stucco and roofing applied in mid-day heat past 105°F can cure incorrectly, which shortens the life of the material. Our crews are Mojave Desert regulars, and the schedule reflects it. The same goes for insulation and shade details on additions. Call (833) 734-5541 to talk about timing on your Boulder City project.
Generally not on the exterior if the home is a contributing structure in the Historic District. The Historic Preservation Commission expects new windows, roofing, siding, and additions to match the original Spanish Colonial Revival or Bungalow character. The interior is yours to modernize however you want, with contemporary kitchens, updated bathrooms, and open sight lines. We spec the exterior materials to pass review and the interior to suit your taste. Call (833) 734-5541 to get started.
Let’s Get Your Boulder City Remodel Started
Whether it’s a whole house remodel on a 1930s bungalow, a kitchen that’s ready for this century, or a bathroom with original plumbing, Slatestone Contractors handles it under one contract and one schedule. Inspection first. Allowances in writing. Historic review managed. Call (833) 734-5541 today and schedule your free estimate with the team that knows Boulder City’s homes better than any Las Vegas crew.
Written by Brent Calloway, Owner at Slatestone Contractors, serving Boulder City since day one of our Nevada operations.