Remodel ideas in Phoenix: see yours before you spend a dollar
How do I plan a remodel in Phoenix?
Start with the room and how big the change is. Work that moves plumbing, gas, wiring or walls usually needs a permit from the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department. The median Phoenix home was built in 1985. Before you talk to anyone, you can preview a kitchen, bathroom or backyard on your own photo with Remodara: 3 free renders a month. No credit card. Remodara does not have local pros in Phoenix yet.
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Phoenix homes at a glance
- The median Phoenix home was built in 1985.
- About 42% of Phoenix housing was built in 1979 or earlier.
- About 12% was built in 2010 or later.
- 57% of occupied homes are owner occupied, about 350,000 owner households.
- 60% of homes are single-family detached.
- Median owner-estimated home value: $420,700.
- Phoenix housing is younger than the US as a whole (median built 1985 vs 1980 nationally), and 60% of homes are single-family detached, so many owners are updating 1980s and 1990s kitchens, baths and yards.
Pick a room to preview
- Kitchen: the median Phoenix home was built in 1986. Preview new cabinet fronts and counters before pricing a full tear-out.
- Bathroom: try a tub-to-shower swap or a double vanity on your own photo.
- Backyard: with 59% of homes single-family detached, many Phoenix owners have a yard to work with. Try shade structures and gravel-and-succulent looks first.
Permits in Phoenix
- Building permits in Phoenix are handled by City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department.
- Work that moves plumbing, gas, wiring or walls usually needs a permit. Cosmetic updates often do not. Confirm with the office or your pro.
Older home? Read this first
EPA notes that about three-quarters of US homes built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint, and anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in a pre-1978 home must be certified, with workers trained in lead-safe work practices.
Local pros
Remodara does not have local pros in Phoenix yet, and does not collect bids. You can get free renders now: 3 free renders a month. No credit card.
Questions
Are there Remodara pros in Phoenix?
Not yet. Remodara does not have local pros in Phoenix yet, and there is no date. You can get free renders now and take them to any pro you choose.
Can I still get a free preview in Phoenix?
Yes. Free renders work anywhere in the US. Upload a photo of a kitchen, bathroom or backyard and see it remodeled. 3 free renders a month. No credit card.
Who issues building permits in Phoenix?
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department. Check with them, or with your pro, before work that moves plumbing, wiring, gas or walls.
How old are homes in Phoenix?
The median Phoenix home was built in 1985. About 42% of Phoenix housing was built in 1979 or earlier.
Does Remodara work for Phoenix backyards?
Yes. Upload a yard photo and try shade, patio and planting looks. A pro confirms what can be built and permitted.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25035
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25034
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25003
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25024
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25077
- City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department page
- US EPA, Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program