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(602) 361-2310
Phoenix · Heart of the Valley

Remodeling and custom builds in Phoenix, AZ

From 1920s bungalows near downtown to new builds on the mountain preserves, Phoenix houses come in every era. Kelso Custom Builders remodels, adds on and builds new across the whole city.

(602) 361-2310
Downtown Phoenix towers Phoenix, Arizona
Licensed AZ ROC #318269 / #243160Local, family-run in PeoriaFinancing availableFree in-person consultation
Building in Phoenix

A city of eras, not one house type

Phoenix grew in rings. Close to downtown you find historic districts and pre-war craftsmanship. Further out it is mid-century block homes, then tract stucco, then today's builds pushing against the preserves. Each ring remodels differently, and pricing them the same is how contractors get it wrong.

We walk your house before we talk numbers. Structure, wiring, plumbing and roof get a straight read, so the plan fits the house you actually own, not a generic one.

  • Remodels, additions, ADUs and custom homes citywide
  • Licensed AZ ROC #318269 and #243160, bonded and insured
  • Free in-person consultation anywhere in Phoenix
  • Short drive from our Peoria shop, easy to reach
Looking down a Phoenix avenue
Phoenix skyline at sundown Phoenix, AZ
Style finder

Know your Phoenix house

Pick the style closest to yours. The photo and the checklist show what we look for before we price a job like it.

Adobe details found in historic districts
Pre-war bungalows and period homes
Southwestern lines under a blue sky
Thick walls, deep openings, flat roofs
Clean modern white exterior
Clean lines, big glass, hidden systems
Spanish touches with desert planting
Arches, clay tile and courtyards

Historic homes

Phoenix has designated historic districts, and the houses in them deserve a careful hand. We plan around what is worth saving before we talk about what gets replaced.

What we watch for

  • Exterior work in a designated historic district can require a Certificate of Appropriateness before it starts. We flag that in the first meeting.
  • Original wood windows, plaster and trim get assessed, not assumed dead.
  • Old knob-and-tube wiring and galvanized plumbing usually hide behind those pretty walls. We budget for them up front.

Historic district note: if your home sits in one of Phoenix's designated historic districts, exterior changes can need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city before work starts. We identify that early and plan the approval into the schedule. No legal advice, just experience.

What we do here

Four services, one licensed builder

Every Phoenix project runs through Mark directly, from the first walkthrough to the final punch list.

Major Remodels

Kitchens, baths and whole-home remodels that respect the era of the house while replacing what is worn out.

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Home Additions

More room without moving. Great rooms, suites and second stories tied cleanly into the original roof lines.

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ADUs & Guest Homes

Backyard casitas and garage conversions, now allowed on single-family lots statewide under Arizona law.

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Custom Homes

Ground-up builds on infill lots and acreage, designed for desert sun from the first sketch.

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Around the city

The Phoenix we build in

Desert edges, canal paths and finished rooms. Tap a photo to see it full size.

Kitchen remodel with a center island The level of finish we hold every trade to.Desert preserve on the city's edge Phoenix builds right up against its desert preserves.Canal path through the city Canal paths stitch the city's neighborhoods together.
FAQ

Phoenix questions, straight answers

Do you work in Phoenix historic districts?＋
Yes. Exterior work on a home in a designated Phoenix historic district can require a Certificate of Appropriateness before it begins. We raise that in the first conversation and build the approval into the schedule so it never stalls a job mid-stream.
Which parts of Phoenix do you cover?＋
All of it. We are based in Peoria, a short drive from most of the city, and we build everywhere from the central districts to Ahwatukee, North Phoenix and the west side.
Can you remodel an older Phoenix home without losing its character?＋
That is the whole point of how we plan. We identify what gives the house its character, keep it, and put the budget into the systems and spaces that actually need to change. New where it counts, original where it matters.
Does the summer heat change how a project runs?＋
We plan around it. Valley summers are a real scheduling factor, and monsoon season, roughly mid June through September, brings dust storms and heavy rain. Exterior phases get sequenced so your house is never open to the sky at the wrong time.
Service areas

We build nearby, too

Based in Peoria, building across the Valley and up north.

Peoria, AZSee service areaGlendale, AZSee service areaParadise Valley, AZSee service areaScottsdale, AZSee service areaFountain Hills, AZSee service areaNorthern ArizonaSee service area

Ready to talk about your Phoenix project?

Book a free in-person consultation. Mark walks your house with you, reads the structure honestly, and gives you a straight answer on scope and budget.

(602) 361-2310