Showroom Hours:
Showroom:
Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Give us a call today!
(916) 260-2066
Our tear down and rebuild house services give you a fresh start on the Sacramento lot you already own, in the neighborhood you love. Solid Construction & Design helps you create a new home that reflects your taste and the way you want to live.
Tell us a little about the house, and we will follow up within one business day.
Replacing aging Sacramento homes in place, on the lots people already chose.
Some houses reach the point where every repair costs more than it returns. The land underneath still holds its value, and sometimes it is worth more than the house itself. A tear down and rebuild lets you keep that address and replace the home from the foundation up.
Solid’s in-house designers and engineers study the existing structure first. Their findings shape your tear down and rebuild house plans, including how large the new home can be and where it can go on your property.
A major remodel works well when the frame and foundation are sound, and your plans fit within the current footprint. Replacing the house is the stronger choice when the structure itself is the problem, or when the home you want needs a different footprint.
We weigh each factor below with you during the evaluation, so the choice to renovate or rebuild rests on the facts of your house. Smaller goals, such as Sacramento kitchen remodeling or a bathroom remodel, are handled by our home remodeling team without a rebuild.
| Decision factor | Rebuild fits when | Major remodel fits when | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | The foundation or framing has failed, or the systems need full replacement. | The frame and foundation are sound and meet current code. | A rebuilt home starts on a new foundation, so hidden repairs leave with the old structure. |
| Floor plan | The layout you want would mean replacing most of the existing frame anyway. | Your plan fits within the existing walls and roofline. | A new structure lets your designer place each room where it serves you best, within zoning limits. |
| Budget certainty | You want a firm, written price for the whole build. | You can set aside a reserve for conditions found once the walls are opened. | New construction carries fewer unknowns once the work begins. |
| Energy performance | You want the entire house built to current California energy code (Title 24). | Targeted upgrades will meet your goals. | A fully insulated new house costs less to run through Sacramento’s hot summers. |
| Long-term value | Land values on your street support the cost of a new home. | The house suits your plans once it is updated. | A new house resets the age of the home on your lot, which can help when you sell. |
Explore residential work by Solid Construction & Design for inspiration as you develop your tear down and rebuild house plans. Bring the ideas that catch your eye to your consultation, and we can discuss how to adapt them to your property.
A 2024 custom new build with an open-concept great room, a private pool and hillside views.
A 2023 full house remodel with an open great room, several remodeled bathrooms and a game room with a sauna.
A 2024 whole-home remodel with a custom kitchen, an oversized island and a spa-inspired primary bathroom.
Hear from clients across Northern California who entrusted their homes to Solid Construction & Design. Their reviews offer a personal perspective on our work and help you get to know the team that would guide your own rebuild.
Across 177 verified reviews on Google, Yelp, Angi, GuildQuality, Facebook & Houzz.
Read our reviews on
Every rebuild starts by making room for what comes next. Solid Construction & Design plans the removal of your existing house to suit the new home that will replace it, and the stages below show what that work involves.
We assess the existing house and its site while every option is still open. If a renovation would serve you better, you will hear it at this stage. The findings show what replacing the home would involve, so you can commit with a clear picture.
Utility disconnections and capping are coordinated with the relevant providers and local authorities. Your neighbors receive notice, and the site is protected ahead of demolition day. Access for crews and equipment is planned to respect the property lines and nearby structures.
Once you decide to demolish the house and rebuild, it comes down under a demolition permit. Materials are separated for hauling, and the removal is sequenced to protect the surrounding property and keep the site accessible.
The ground is graded and compacted to suit the foundation of the new home. This work also handles drainage and sets the elevations shown on the approved plans, which decide how the house meets the surrounding land.
Our engineers design the foundation for the loads of the new structure, and an inspector signs off on it once it is in place. Careful checks of its dimensions and levels keep the framing above it aligned with the plans.
At this point, your tear down rebuild continues as a new home build. Regular progress reviews keep the work aligned with the approved design, with attention to the details that affect how the finished home looks and functions.
This sequence shows the order of work. Permit and utility timelines are set by your city or county and by each utility provider.
As new home builders in Sacramento for more than 20 years, we bring sound judgment to every stage of your rebuild. Our reputation rests on the quality of the homes we deliver and the care we give to the people who trust us to build them.
Our in-house designers draw your plans, so a question on site goes straight to the people who drew them.
You approve a firm price at signing, which keeps surprise change orders out of your budget.
Solid holds CSLB #975441 as a Class B general contractor. Licensed Class C subcontractors perform the specialty trades, and every one of them works to a single quality standard.
We plan each room according to how your household actually uses it.
We prepare your permit applications and respond to every plan review comment from the city. Your time goes into reviewing plans and choosing finishes while the approvals move forward.
Installation work carries a one-year warranty from Solid, and your home also falls under California’s 10-year standard for construction defects.
A knock down rebuild begins with understanding what your property allows and what you want your next home to offer. Select a phase to see how we develop that vision into a buildable plan and guide the work through completion.
The starting point
Every project follows this path. Yours starts with a conversation.
Choosing a tear down and rebuild house design is a significant investment for homeowners with a long-term vision for their property. It offers the opportunity to pursue a complete architectural design, supported by the planning and construction expertise a home of this scale demands.
You own a teardown house in a desirable Sacramento neighborhood, where the existing structure no longer reflects the potential of its setting. The location is worth keeping, and you want a residence that makes better use of it.
Your expectations for the new home extend beyond what the existing structure can reasonably accommodate. You want the freedom to develop a cohesive design, with proportions and living spaces conceived together from the beginning.
You want one contractor to guide every phase of the work. Architectural decisions stay connected to the practical demands of construction, with clear accountability throughout the replacement of your home.
You are making a substantial commitment and expect the scope to be fully defined in writing. Detailed feasibility work and cost planning align the design with your investment and bring uncertainties to light early.
You are creating a residence intended to serve you well beyond the day you move in. Enduring architectural character and careful workmanship matter to you, with decisions made for the quality of the home over time.
Our 28,000-square-foot showroom inside the Filco Superstore on Fulton Avenue is the largest design and appliance showroom in Northern California, and it is an enjoyable place to try materials side by side and discover unexpected combinations. Bring your tear down and rebuild house plans or a few images that reflect your taste. A designer will help you refine your selections with the architecture of your new home and your budget in mind.
The ranges draw on comparable Sacramento homes we have built and give you an initial sense of the investment. A tear down and rebuild house estimate tailored to your lot follows an on-site assessment and a fuller understanding of your plans.
Send us your estimate and we'll follow up with a tailored, no-obligation quote.
Your estimate is on its way to our team. We'll reach out shortly to schedule your consultation.
The answers below explain what replacing your home involves and how a rebuild could fit your property and your plans for its future.
Yes, as long as your city or county approves a demolition permit and the plans for the new home. When you demolish and rebuild, house size and placement must follow today’s zoning rules, so the new footprint can differ from the old one. We confirm those limits first, so your tear down and rebuild house drawings start with accurate numbers.
It depends on the condition of the structure and how much of the layout you want to change. A renovation usually costs less when the frame and foundation are sound. As a remodel grows to replace more of the house, the gap between the two prices narrows.
The total combines demolition and site preparation with the construction of the new home. Both depend on your lot, so Solid walks the property and then prices each part separately in your tear down and rebuild house quote. The next two answers give planning figures for each part.
For a typical Sacramento house of 1,200 to 2,500 square feet, plan on roughly $10,000 to $25,000 for demolition and debris hauling. Larger homes or difficult site access can raise the price, while foundation removal or required hazardous-material abatement adds to the total.
For early planning, allow approximately $300 to $450 per square foot for Essential finishes, $450 to $600 for Signature, and $600 to $800 or more for Luxury. At the Essential level, construction of a 2,500-square-foot home would come to roughly $750,000 to $1,125,000, with demolition, design and permit fees, and major site or utility work budgeted separately. The calculator above offers a starting point for comparing finish levels.
As a general guide, plan on roughly 12 to 24 months when you knock down and rebuild, counting design and permitting as well as demolition and construction. The complexity of the new home and local approval times set the final timeline, and larger homes can take longer.
Our Reach
Our tear down and rebuild services cover the Sacramento region and Northern California, and the map shows our regular service area. Share your property’s address, and we will let you know whether we can take on your rebuild.
Active City
Sacramento
We work with partners whose products we know through years of installation. That experience helps us recommend materials suited to your home, with everyday performance and manufacturer support in mind. Once your selections are confirmed, we check availability and schedule orders with the construction timeline.
Tell us what you envision for your property and what you would like a new home to offer. We will arrange a complimentary site visit, then prepare a proposal informed by your priorities and the conditions we find. You will have a clear basis for deciding how to proceed, with no obligation to move forward.
Or call (916) 260-2066
Evenings & Saturdays by appointment
$1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate · EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator
