Kitchen remodeling
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Remodeling Company in Boulder City, NV
Home renovation in Boulder City means something different than it does twenty minutes away in Henderson or Las Vegas. The housing stock here dates to the Hoover Dam era – small 1930s-1950s bungalows, Spanish cottages, and ranch homes with original plaster, shallow foundations, and floor plans that were never designed for modern kitchens, primary suites, or desert cooling loads. Steel Horse Construction has served Boulder City since 2016, and we approach every job here with that history in mind. Call (877) 265-5715 for a free estimate on your renovation.
Why Boulder City Homes Are Different
Boulder City is one of only two communities in Nevada where gambling is illegal, and that’s not a footnote – it shaped the town. The federal government planned Boulder City in the early 1930s as a company town for Hoover Dam workers, and the original core still carries Bureau of Reclamation-era design standards. Homes in the Historic District fall under design-review requirements when exterior changes are proposed, which means a stucco repair, window replacement, or room addition often needs approval before the first nail is driven. Contractors who work here regularly know the process; contractors who don’t get surprised by it.
The housing stock itself is the bigger variable. Most of the vintage homes are single-story, under 1,200 square feet, with pier-and-beam or slab foundations. Original plaster walls, small kitchens, and single bathrooms are the norm. That’s why gut renovations and additions are the most common projects we bid in Boulder City – homeowners want modern function without losing the historic character. The desert climate punishes exterior materials fast: summer heat above 105°F bakes roofing and stucco, monsoon-season flash flooding tests drainage, and wind-blown grit wears down finishes that hold up fine in milder climates. A roof or stucco detail that works in California doesn’t always survive a Boulder City summer.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Boulder City Services
Most Boulder City homeowners reach out to us for one of two reasons: they need a general contractor to manage a whole-home or multi-trade project, or they’re planning a remodel that touches kitchen, bath, or living space. Here’s how each works here.
General Contractor in Boulder City
Hiring a General Contractor in Boulder City is the right move when a project spans multiple trades – structural framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, tile, and finish work all at once. On 1930s-era homes, that coordination matters more because original framing and plaster rarely line up with modern building codes. We pull permits, navigate the Historic District design-review process when exterior work is involved, and keep one point of accountability for the whole job. That means you’re not calling five different subs when a schedule slips or a material is backordered.
Home Remodeling in Boulder City
Boulder City homes were built for a different era. Kitchens were closed off, bathrooms were compact, and closets were an afterthought. A Home Remodeling in Boulder City project usually means reconfiguring those tight floor plans – opening a wall between kitchen and living room, converting a tub to a walk-in shower, or adding storage where none existed. We work within the existing footprint when that makes sense, and we’re careful about foundation loads when walls come out. The desert heat also means we size HVAC and ventilation correctly for newly opened spaces, not just for the square footage on paper.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Renovation in Boulder City
Home renovation in Boulder City almost always involves a house built between the 1930s and 1950s, which means original plaster, dated electrical, and foundations that were poured before modern seismic and soil standards existed. The desert climate compounds the work: stucco and roofing fail faster in 105°F heat and monsoon flash flooding, and any renovation that touches exterior walls or the roofline needs to be detailed for Boulder City’s specific weather. We handle the full scope of Home Renovation work here, from structural upgrades to finish carpentry, under one contract and one warranty.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
You’re planning a kitchen, bath, or whole-home project that spans multiple trades and requires permits, structural work, or both.
What it costs in Boulder City
A full home renovation in Boulder City typically lands between $45,000 and $130,000 depending on scope, with kitchen remodels at $14,000 – $45,000 and baths at $9,000 – $28,000.
How we do it
We start with a site walk and measurements, produce a written line-item estimate, pull Boulder City permits, and run the job with one project lead from demo to final walkthrough.
Home Renovation Companies
Signs you need it
Your project involves structural changes, multiple trades, or you simply don’t want to coordinate five different subcontractors yourself.
What it costs in Boulder City
Home renovation company pricing in Boulder City runs $45,000 – $130,000 for whole-home work, with smaller scopes like a single-bath remodel starting around $9,000.
How we do it
We manage the entire trade stack – framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, tile, and finish work – so you get one schedule, one point of contact, and one accountable contractor.
Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
Your Boulder City home has original plaster walls, a shallow foundation, or a small footprint that needs structural modification before new finishes go in.
What it costs in Boulder City
Renovation contractor work in Boulder City ranges from $45,000 for a targeted remodel up to $130,000 for a whole-home gut and rebuild.
How we do it
We assess foundation and framing conditions first, correct any structural issues, then proceed with the renovation scope using materials matched to the home’s era and the desert climate.
What Home Renovation Costs in Boulder City
| Item | Typical range in Boulder City |
|---|---|
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
How long does a home renovation take in Boulder City?
A kitchen or bath renovation typically runs 6 – 10 weeks in Boulder City. Whole-home projects with structural work can take 4 – 8 months, and Historic District exterior approvals can add 2 – 6 weeks before permits are issued. Call (877) 265-5715 for a realistic schedule based on your scope.
Will the price change once work starts?
We write fixed-price contracts with line-item detail before work begins, so you know the number up front. The only changes come from change orders you approve – hidden structural damage on 1930s-era homes is the most common reason, and we document it fully. Call (877) 265-5715 to get an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Boulder City
We install and service our brands across Boulder City jobs, including Master Halco and Ameristar fencing, and Barrette railing systems. Parts for these systems are stocked locally in our Las Vegas warehouse, so Boulder City projects don’t wait on long-lead shipments.
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| Service | Typical range in Boulder City |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000 – $14,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
Prices in Boulder City push higher than the Las Vegas average when a job involves Historic District design review, structural work on original 1930s foundations, or exterior materials that must meet preservation standards. We quote fixed prices up front with a written line-item breakdown, and we don’t issue change orders without your sign-off.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Boulder City
We work throughout Boulder City, including the vintage core and newer custom home areas on the edges and hillside lots. Typical response time for a Boulder City estimate is 1 – 2 business days from your call.
- Historic District (downtown Boulder City)
- Lake Mountain Estates
- Villa Del Prado
- Boulder Creek Golf Club area
- Hillside custom home lots
Service Area – Cities Near Boulder City
Steel Horse Construction serves Boulder City and the surrounding Las Vegas Valley. We also handle full-scope renovation and remodeling work in Henderson, NV, Whitney, NV, Paradise, NV, and Enterprise, NV. If you’re just outside the valley, call us and we’ll confirm coverage.
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 Remodeling Company in Boulder City
We typically schedule a site walk within 1 – 2 business days of your call, and you’ll have a written estimate within a week after that for most projects. Historic District exterior work may require additional design-review time before we can set a start date. Call (877) 265-5715 to get on the schedule.
Yes. We prepare the documentation and drawings the Boulder City Historic District design-review process requires for exterior changes, and we manage that approval alongside your building permits. Interior remodels typically don’t need design review, but we’ll confirm the scope during your estimate. Call (877) 265-5715 to discuss your specific street.
Yes. We handle renovations and additions on the newer custom homes on the hillsides and edges of Boulder City, including stucco repair, roof replacement, kitchen and bath remodels, and full ADU construction. The same fixed-price process applies regardless of the home’s era. Call (877) 265-5715 for a free estimate.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Boulder City Customers Say
"Ground up build. Permits, foundation, framing, all of it, and he ran the schedule tightly enough that the subs were never tripping over each other. Finished within a month of a fourteen month estimate."
— Allen Tran"Weekly site meeting, every week, with a written summary afterward. I always knew where the money and the schedule stood."
— Roger Anderson"Allowances in the contract were realistic rather than artificially low to make the bid look good."
— Dustin Schaefer