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Make Remodeling Great LLC

Serving Scottsdale, AZ

Home remodeling in Scottsdale.

South Scottsdale ranches, 1970s McCormick Ranch homes and Tuscan-era houses up north each call for a different remodel. We plan for the one you live in.

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Bathroom with marble-look tile walk-in shower, frameless glass, black framed mirror and modern vanity lights

Our work · Phoenix

From mid-century to desert contemporary

Scottsdale’s homes span about seventy years. South Scottsdale is full of 1950s and 60s ranch houses, many on generous lots and ready for a full renovation. McCormick Ranch and Scottsdale Ranch brought master-planned neighborhoods in the 1970s and 80s. North Scottsdale filled in during the 1990s and 2000s with large homes in Tuscan and Mediterranean styles.

Many of those north Scottsdale homes were finished with dark cherry cabinets, heavy granite and travertine. Today a lot of owners want a lighter, cleaner, desert-contemporary look without losing the quality of the original build.

What we do in Scottsdale

Full remodels, kitchens, baths & tile

Most of our work is full remodels: cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, paint, lighting and fixtures, done together.

Remodeled living room with wood-look floors, fresh paint, arched doorway and large windows

Home remodeling in Scottsdale

A full remodel is the natural fit for south Scottsdale ranch homes: open the floor plan, run one floor through the house, and redo the kitchen and baths together. In newer north Scottsdale homes, a whole-home refresh usually means replacing the Tuscan finishes room by room in one coordinated project.

Home remodeling
Bright kitchen with white island, stainless appliances, glass pendant lights and an arched pantry opening

Kitchen remodeling in Scottsdale

Lightening dark Tuscan-era kitchens with new cabinetry, quartz and modern lighting, and opening compact ranch-home kitchens in south Scottsdale.

Kitchen remodeling in Scottsdale
Bathroom with marble-look tile walk-in shower, frameless glass, black framed mirror and modern vanity lights

Bathroom remodeling in Scottsdale

Spa-style primary baths in north Scottsdale homes, and full gut remodels of original baths in south Scottsdale ranches.

Bathroom remodeling in Scottsdale
Double vanity with white shaker cabinets, brass round mirrors, white herringbone tile and patterned floor tile

Tile installation in Scottsdale

Replacing worn travertine, tiling large walk-in showers and laying porcelain floors that hold up to Scottsdale’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Tile installation

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Homes in Scottsdale

1950s–1960s

South Scottsdale ranches

Near Old Town and south of Indian Bend Wash

Single-story homes with compact kitchens and original baths. Great candidates for opening walls and full kitchen and bath remodels.

1970s–1980s

Master-planned neighborhoods

McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale Ranch

Solid homes with dated layouts, sunken rooms and closed kitchens. Most need modern finishes and better flow between rooms.

1990s–2000s

Tuscan & Mediterranean builds

DC Ranch, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Troon

Big kitchens with dark wood, busy granite and travertine. Updating to lighter cabinetry, quartz and simpler tile is a common project.

Local guide

Remodeling in Scottsdale: a homeowner’s guide

Scottsdale stretches more than 30 miles from south to north, and its homes change along the way. South Scottsdale, around Old Town and Indian Bend Wash, is full of 1950s and 60s single-story ranch houses. Central Scottsdale has the master-planned neighborhoods of McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale Ranch and Gainey Ranch from the 1970s and 80s. North Scottsdale, toward the McDowell Mountains and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, is mostly larger homes from the 1990s onward.

Each area tends to need a different kind of remodel. South Scottsdale ranches often get full renovations: walls opened, new kitchens and baths, new flooring and windows. Central Scottsdale homes usually need layouts modernized and 70s and 80s finishes replaced. North Scottsdale homes often have quality construction wrapped in Tuscan and Mediterranean finishes such as dark cabinetry, ornate details, busy granite and travertine, which many owners want to lighten and simplify.

Desert contemporary is the look many Scottsdale homeowners ask for: lighter wood or painted cabinets, quartz or quartzite counters, large-format porcelain, matte black or brass fixtures and big glass connecting the house to the patio and mountain views.

Building permits come from the City of Scottsdale. Most master-planned communities have HOAs with architectural review for exterior changes, so windows, doors, paint colors and additions should be checked against your HOA guidelines early. Interior kitchen and bath remodels rarely need HOA approval.

Google reviews

What homeowners say

5.0 3 reviews on Google
  • “Highly recommend if you’re looking for reliable, professional remodeling work. We hired this team for a full kitchen and bathroom remodel and couldn’t be happier with the results. From the initial consultation through the final walkthrough, communication was clear and the crew stayed on schedule. The quality of the work is excellent—attention to detail on the tile, cabinetry, and finishes really shows. They kept the job site clean and respected our home the entire time.”

    Teresita Dial Kitchen & bathroom remodel · Google review
  • “Miguel has done a great job for me remodeling several investment properties. His work is top notch, great communication and sticks to the budget. Would highly recommend his services if you are anywhere in the greater Phoenix area”

    Will Investment property remodels · Google review
  • “Jesus and his crew did a great job on a demolition and remodel on my kitchen on one of my rental property’s. Great contractor for home projects”

    Lelen Rental kitchen remodel · Google review
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FAQ

Remodeling in Scottsdale: questions

Do I need a permit to remodel my Scottsdale home?
Cosmetic updates usually don’t. Work that changes plumbing, electrical, gas or structure generally needs a City of Scottsdale permit. We’ll confirm what your project needs during the estimate.
Does my HOA need to approve my remodel?
Interior remodels usually don’t need HOA approval. Exterior changes in master-planned communities like McCormick Ranch, Grayhawk or DC Ranch, such as windows, doors or additions, often require architectural review. Check your HOA guidelines early.
Can you update a Tuscan-style kitchen without a full gut?
Sometimes. If the cabinet boxes and layout work, new doors or paint, quartz counters, a simpler backsplash and new lighting can change the look a lot. We’ll walk through both options at the estimate.
Can you replace travertine floors in a Scottsdale home?
Yes. Travertine is common in 1990s and 2000s Scottsdale homes, and many owners replace it with porcelain tile that has a similar look but is easier to maintain. Running one new floor through the main living areas is a popular part of a whole-home update.
Do you work in South Scottsdale ranch homes?
Yes. South Scottsdale’s 1950s and 60s ranch homes are a great fit for full remodels: opening walls, new kitchens and bathrooms, new flooring and updated systems.

Scottsdale neighborhoods we serve

  • Old Town
  • South Scottsdale
  • McCormick Ranch
  • Scottsdale Ranch
  • Gainey Ranch
  • Grayhawk
  • DC Ranch
  • McDowell Mountain Ranch
  • Troon

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