Remodeling in Clayton, Built Around How You Live
Clayton is a city of contrasts, with older single-family streets and multi-unit buildings sharing the same compact city. Elite Pro Restoration is a family-owned, licensed and insured remodeling company, and we work directly with Clayton homeowners, whether home means a house, a townhome, or a condo.
Remodeling in a Clayton home
Clayton's housing has real age to it. The median home dates to 1954, and about one in three was built before 1940. At the same time, fewer than a third of homes are single-family detached houses. Most of the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments, many in larger buildings, and just over half of Clayton homes are owner-occupied.
So a Clayton remodel can mean very different things. In an older house, it often means updating a kitchen or bath without losing the character that drew you there. In a condo, it means working cleanly and carefully within your building's rules. We plan for both, and we tell you up front what your space calls for.
Why Homeowners Choose Elite Pro Restoration
Remodeling your home means letting someone into your daily life, and we don't take that lightly. As a local, family-owned company, we're not juggling a call center or subcontracting out your project to strangers. You'll work with the same team from your first walkthrough to the final coat of paint, and you'll always know what's happening next and why.
Our Process, Start to Finish
Every remodel starts with a free in-home consultation, where we walk your space, talk through your goals, and give you a clear, honest quote — no surprise change orders buried in fine print. From there, our design team helps you choose finishes, cabinetry, and materials that fit your home and your budget. Once work begins, you'll have a single point of contact for the entire project, from demo day to your final walkthrough.
What We Remodel in Clayton
Permits and Design Review in Clayton
Clayton runs its own Building Division, and a permit is required to build, enlarge, alter or repair a structure, including interior alterations. Cosmetic work like painting, carpeting and trim generally doesn't need one. Heating, cooling and ventilation work needs a separate mechanical permit, and plumbing permits must be pulled by a master plumber licensed through both St. Louis County and the City of Clayton.
Clayton's Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board also review the design and materials of additions, alterations and improvements to existing homes, along with new construction. If your project changes how your home looks from the outside, we'll plan for that review from the start.
Common Questions About Remodeling in Clayton
Do I need a permit to remodel in Clayton?
For most remodeling, yes. Clayton requires permits for alterations, including interior work, while purely cosmetic updates like paint and carpet generally don't need one. We'll tell you which side your project falls on.
Will my project go to the Architectural Review Board?
It can, especially if you're adding on or changing the outside of your home. We look at your plans early and let you know what to expect.
I live in a condo. Can you remodel it?
Yes. Condo buildings often have their own rules about approvals, access and when work can happen. We work within them and coordinate with your building as needed.
My Clayton home is older. Is that a problem?
Not at all. About a third of Clayton homes were built before 1940, and we plan older-home projects with the unexpected in mind.
How much will my project cost?
Every home and every wish list is different, so we don't guess from a distance. We walk your space, talk through your goals, and give you a clear written quote after a free in-home consultation.
Serving Clayton and Nearby
We also remodel in nearby Ladue, Frontenac, and Town & Country, along with the rest of Greater St. Louis.
Why Choose Elite Pro Restoration
Family Owned & Local
We live and work in the communities we serve, so you're always working directly with people who know the area, not a call center.
Full-Service Remodeling
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and living spaces, one contractor for every stage of your project from design through final walkthrough.
Clear Communication
You'll always know what's happening and when, from your first quote through the final walkthrough.
Quality That Lasts
We use materials and techniques built to hold up over time, not just look good on install day.
Wildwood
Kirkwood
Clayton
Ladue
Frontenac
Des Peres
Huntleigh
Warson Woods
Glendale
Ellisville
Winchester
Manchester
Valley Park
Crestwood
Fenton
Eureka
Chesterfield
Town & Country
Areas We Service
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