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Q&A, July 2025 | Inside Kingdom & Co. Podcast
In this episode of Inside Kingdom & Co., host Lincoln Rogers and Zion Lovingier tackle the Las Vegas home renovation budget questions they hear most from clients. They break down realistic cost per square foot for remodels and new builds, compare pricing across luxury neighborhoods like Ascaya and McDonald Highlands, discuss whether you should live in your home during a renovation, and explain what factors drive renovation costs the most.
Las Vegas Home Renovation Budget: What the Real Numbers Look Like
In this Las Vegas home renovation budget breakdown, Lincoln and Zion cover renovation costs ranging from $100 to $200 per square foot for remodels, $650 to $700 per square foot for custom builds in McDonald Highlands and Ascaya, and explain the 35/50/15 cost split between materials, labor, and overhead. They also answer whether you need to be in town during construction and whether you should live in your home during the project.
Lincoln: Okay, so we’ve been given a lot of, I mean, at the end of the day, there’s so many questions that we get on The Daily, phone calls, emails.
And so we kind of compiled the most common questions Zion.
So let’s go through these questions and let’s see if we can answer them.
Okay, so a very, very popular question that is asked on The Daily is, what is a realistic budget for a home renovation?
Zion: Top to bottom?
Lincoln: It’s a loaded question.
Zion: I’d say 100 to 200 bucks a foot.
Lincoln: Yeah, I would say the same thing.
So that’s typical.
Just depending on neighborhoods, depending on how much things you’re knocking down, depending on finishes you’re selecting, it can range literally from 100 bucks a foot to 200 bucks a foot.
Zion: Which is a tough pill to swallow.
I can remember a time where you and I were at the real estate auction, literally buying homes that were three years old for $35 a foot.
Lincoln: Yeah.
Zion: And it’s like, what it’s become as far as just cost of materials and everything is pretty crazy.
So I get that’s a number that might shock people, but that is what it’s costing.
Lincoln: Well, at the end of the day, I look at this as an investment if you’re in the higher end luxury stuff.
Zion: Yes, of course.
Lincoln: So if you’re spending 200 bucks a foot, let’s say let’s go high end.
So let’s say you’re spending 200 bucks a foot for a remodel and let’s say it costs you 500 grand, but your house is now worth 900 bucks a square foot.
You’re now increasing your value.
Zion: Yeah, there’s several neighborhoods you can go by and pay three, four and 500 a foot, spend 200 a foot in updating it and get 300 a foot in increased value.
Lincoln: We see that all the time.
We’ve actually seen that with some of our clients.
We’ve seen it, especially neighbors like the Ridges, McDonald Highlands, Ascaya.
Zion: Yeah, Anthem, there’s some sections of Anthem that have those views that you can do that with.
Lincoln: The Willows, a lot of similar neighborhoods that we do.
Yeah, TPC properties.
Like there are certain sections of this town you can do that in.
And people will pay top dollar for a good design.
That’s a fact.
Zion: There’s a premium for it.
But a good answer to that would be between one to 200 bucks a foot, just depending on the circumstance for sure.
That’s a good answer.
Okay, a new build in the Low Mountain Northwest area.
What price per square foot do you think you’re starting off with just the build, not the land?
Zion: Not the land.
Lincoln: Not the, just the build aspect of it.
Zion: Just your vertical costs.
Lincoln: Yeah.
Zion: So not in any of your side improvements, your gas, sewer, water.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: I’d plan on 300, 350.
Lincoln: Yeah, that’s exactly what I was gonna say. 300 to 400, depending on how nice you want it to go.
Let’s go, McDonald Highlands.
Zion: Sorry, let’s clarify. 300 to 400 per square foot.
Lincoln: Per square foot, yes. 300 to 400K. No, yeah.
Okay, good.
Ascaya, McDonald Highlands.
What, even the Summit, like what should people expect to pay price per square foot for just vertical build?
Zion: At least 600, probably closer to seven.
Some builders out there are gonna charge you 800 or more.
Lincoln: Currently, what is Kingdom & Co., we have a home that we’re building in McDonald Highlands, one that we’re building in Ascaya, potentially another one being built in Askiah.
We have a few up in the Northwest, but let’s focus on McDonald Highlands and Ascaya right now.
We have two homes going on right now.
What are they paying price per square foot for vertical?
Zion: They are paying around 650, 700 a foot on those.
Lincoln: Gotcha, okay.
That’s good to know.
Zion: Why am I only paying 400 in Northwest and paying more there?
I would say a lot more stone, higher-end finishes.
You can build that caliber and quality in the Northwest part of town.
It’s harder to get that equity spread, and so a lot of people aren’t.
They’re still building nice stuff around Lone Mountain, that area.
They just take it up a couple clicks when they go into the guard-gated communities with a view.
Lincoln: Can I design slash build, can I do a design build on my home if I don’t live in town, if I live out of state?
Zion: Absolutely, yeah.
A lot of our clients are here part-time of the year.
A lot of people are involved with Las Vegas for the tax benefits.
They’re establishing residency in Nevada, so a lot of our clients are not here a good chunk of the year.
Lincoln: I honestly would say about 30% of our clients don’t live here, that we’ve had it.
And it’s kind of cool because we can use Job Tread.
We have a software.
We can update them daily on updates on their home, and our communication is unbelievable when it comes to the out-of-state experience, and that’s important to us.
Yeah, so one of the things that’s very beneficial for our company, especially for people who live out of state is we do daily logs on a software called Job Tread where our customers have a login.
They log in, and they can see their daily updates.
So the superintendent will say, hey, today we got done.
Check out the plumbing we got done.
Check out the framing that was fixed, and they go through all of the things that got done that day, and it’s a daily log.
So you can always go back and see what was done.
And sometimes there’s updates on challenges.
Hey, we just noticed this was here.
This is not the right spot, so we’re getting this fixed.
But the communication daily, especially for out-of-state people, when you’re on there every day, they are very appreciative.
I had a client recently, this is a friend, actually, that was using the Job Tread, and she said, I absolutely love logging in daily and just seeing the progress, so satisfying to see.
And I was like, that’s cool.
It made me feel good because I’m like, what we’re doing is actually working, and it makes me feel good when you have a good process that communicates directly with the client.
Can I live in my house during the remodel?
That’s a really good question.
I would rephrase that to saying, should I live?
Not can I?
Zion: Yeah, I don’t recommend it.
I think it’s a miserable experience.
There’s dust, there’s disruption, there’s noise, there’s all sorts of things that I just think.
It’s at the scale that we’re doing remodels, I think you’re much better off finding a temporary residence elsewhere.
Lincoln: I would say the only way it makes sense to me is if your house is big enough to where you have a casita or you have a wing that you’re not even touching at all, that’s different, that’s fine.
But if you’re redoing the whole home, yeah, I would-
Zion: Get out.
Lincoln: Most of our clients just do that, just in general.
They go find an Airbnb for a few months or they go live with a friend or whatever it may be.
They go rent a house.
But I would highly recommend not living in the home because it’s a disaster at times.
Meaning it’s just chaos.
It’s organized chaos.
Zion: There’s also the issue of when you’re demoing an area, we aren’t running the HVAC systems.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: Because we don’t want that dust particulate- You’ll ruin them.
Getting through your system, right?
And so in certain parts of the year in Vegas, it’s really hot or it’s really cold.
And so that’s another added factor of inconvenience that you’re gonna wanna calculate if you are trying to convince yourself that it’s a good idea to stay in the home during the rental.
Lincoln: It’s like camping in your house.
Sounds fun.
Zion: But not in a pleasant scenery that’s with clean air.
Lincoln: Right.
What factors impact the cost the most?
Materials, layout changes, permits?
Zion: Generally what we’re seeing, and this kind of goes, and these are rough numbers, it kind of goes for any tier of remodel.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: But it seems like it’s generally about 35% material, about 50% labor, and about 15% of just general admin and overhead.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: To execute that job.
That 35% is a lot of times isolated to your finished material.
So it’s a lot of times not inclusive of like lumber and concrete and things like that.
Lincoln: We’re talking like cabinets, flooring, glass, like slider glass doors, pivot doors.
Zion: So you could probably make the argument that if you brought in a lot of your heavy introductory materials, your lumber and concrete, that it’s probably closer to an even split of 40-40 of material and labor.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: And then the rest is captured in just the manpower to execute it.
Lincoln: Yeah, I mean, if you have any questions about the remodel process or about the new build process or about TI improvements, you know, there’s so many questions, there’s so many variables, but the best part is we have answers and we can help out and give you straight answers.
That’s to me the most important thing understanding.
We will answer your questions and we’ll do our best to help out.
Have questions about your own Las Vegas home renovation budget?
Kingdom & Co. offers free consultations to help you understand realistic costs before committing.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, material and labor costs continue to be the largest factors in renovation budgets nationwide. Learn more about our design-build process, browse completed projects in our remodel portfolio, or reach out to our team to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions: Las Vegas Home Renovation Budget
A realistic home renovation budget in Las Vegas ranges from $100 to $200 per square foot, depending on the neighborhood, how much demolition is involved, and the finishes you select. A 2,000-square-foot full remodel could cost anywhere from $200,000 to $400,000. In premium neighborhoods like the Ridges, McDonald Highlands, and Ascaya, homeowners often spend $200 per foot but gain $300 or more per foot in added property value, making the renovation a strong investment.
Custom home construction costs in Las Vegas vary significantly by neighborhood. In luxury areas like McDonald Highlands and Ascaya, Kingdom & Co. clients are currently paying around $650 to $700 per square foot for vertical construction. Some builders in those areas charge $800 or more. In Northwest Las Vegas, custom builds run closer to $400 per square foot because the finishes and materials are typically less elaborate than what luxury neighborhoods require.
The cost difference comes down to materials and finishes. Luxury neighborhoods like McDonald Highlands and Ascaya typically require more stone, higher-end cabinetry, premium glass, and custom details that drive up the price per square foot. In Northwest Las Vegas, you can build a quality home at around $400 per square foot, but the equity spread is tighter, so fewer homeowners invest at the same finish level.
Your primary point of contact is the project manager or superintendent assigned to your job. They communicate directly with you through daily updates on Job Tread, phone calls, and emails. This single point of contact ensures consistent communication and accountability throughout the entire renovation or build process.
Kingdom & Co. strongly recommends not living in the home during a full remodel. Dust, noise, disruption, and safety concerns make it a difficult experience. Most clients rent a temporary residence, stay with family, or book an Airbnb for the duration of the project. The only exception is if the home has a separate wing or casita that is completely untouched by the renovation.
The general cost breakdown for a Las Vegas home renovation is approximately 35 percent materials, 50 percent labor, and 15 percent administrative overhead. The material portion primarily covers finished materials like cabinets, flooring, glass doors, and fixtures. When you include structural materials like lumber and concrete, the split moves closer to 50/50 between labor and materials.
The Ridges, McDonald Highlands, Ascaya, certain sections of Anthem with views, the Willows, and TPC properties are among the best neighborhoods for renovation ROI in Las Vegas. In these areas, homeowners can purchase a home at $300 to $500 per square foot, invest $200 per foot in renovations, and see the property value increase to $800 or $900 per square foot. People will pay a premium for quality design in these locations.
Kingdom & Co. uses Job Tread, a project management software, to provide daily construction logs to every client. Superintendents document each day’s completed work, post photos, and flag any issues or changes. Clients log in through their personal account to review updates at any time. This system is highlighted consistently in the company’s Google reviews as one of its strongest features.
In this episode of Inside Kingdom & Co., host Lincoln Rogers and Zion Lovingier tackle the Las Vegas home renovation budget questions they hear most from clients. They break down realistic cost per square foot for remodels and new builds, compare pricing across luxury neighborhoods like Ascaya and McDonald Highlands, discuss whether you should live in your home during a renovation, and explain what factors drive renovation costs the most.
Las Vegas Home Renovation Budget: What the Real Numbers Look Like
In this Las Vegas home renovation budget breakdown, Lincoln and Zion cover renovation costs ranging from $100 to $200 per square foot for remodels, $650 to $700 per square foot for custom builds in McDonald Highlands and Ascaya, and explain the 35/50/15 cost split between materials, labor, and overhead. They also answer whether you need to be in town during construction and whether you should live in your home during the project.
Lincoln: Okay, so we’ve been given a lot of, I mean, at the end of the day, there’s so many questions that we get on The Daily, phone calls, emails.
And so we kind of compiled the most common questions Zion.
So let’s go through these questions and let’s see if we can answer them.
Okay, so a very, very popular question that is asked on The Daily is, what is a realistic budget for a home renovation?
Zion: Top to bottom?
Lincoln: It’s a loaded question.
Zion: I’d say 100 to 200 bucks a foot.
Lincoln: Yeah, I would say the same thing.
So that’s typical.
Just depending on neighborhoods, depending on how much things you’re knocking down, depending on finishes you’re selecting, it can range literally from 100 bucks a foot to 200 bucks a foot.
Zion: Which is a tough pill to swallow.
I can remember a time where you and I were at the real estate auction, literally buying homes that were three years old for $35 a foot.
Lincoln: Yeah.
Zion: And it’s like, what it’s become as far as just cost of materials and everything is pretty crazy.
So I get that’s a number that might shock people, but that is what it’s costing.
Lincoln: Well, at the end of the day, I look at this as an investment if you’re in the higher end luxury stuff.
Zion: Yes, of course.
Lincoln: So if you’re spending 200 bucks a foot, let’s say let’s go high end.
So let’s say you’re spending 200 bucks a foot for a remodel and let’s say it costs you 500 grand, but your house is now worth 900 bucks a square foot.
You’re now increasing your value.
Zion: Yeah, there’s several neighborhoods you can go by and pay three, four and 500 a foot, spend 200 a foot in updating it and get 300 a foot in increased value.
Lincoln: We see that all the time.
We’ve actually seen that with some of our clients.
We’ve seen it, especially neighbors like the Ridges, McDonald Highlands, Ascaya.
Zion: Yeah, Anthem, there’s some sections of Anthem that have those views that you can do that with.
Lincoln: The Willows, a lot of similar neighborhoods that we do.
Yeah, TPC properties.
Like there are certain sections of this town you can do that in.
And people will pay top dollar for a good design.
That’s a fact.
Zion: There’s a premium for it.
But a good answer to that would be between one to 200 bucks a foot, just depending on the circumstance for sure.
That’s a good answer.
Okay, a new build in the Low Mountain Northwest area.
What price per square foot do you think you’re starting off with just the build, not the land?
Zion: Not the land.
Lincoln: Not the, just the build aspect of it.
Zion: Just your vertical costs.
Lincoln: Yeah.
Zion: So not in any of your side improvements, your gas, sewer, water.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: I’d plan on 300, 350.
Lincoln: Yeah, that’s exactly what I was gonna say. 300 to 400, depending on how nice you want it to go.
Let’s go, McDonald Highlands.
Zion: Sorry, let’s clarify. 300 to 400 per square foot.
Lincoln: Per square foot, yes. 300 to 400K. No, yeah.
Okay, good.
Ascaya, McDonald Highlands.
What, even the Summit, like what should people expect to pay price per square foot for just vertical build?
Zion: At least 600, probably closer to seven.
Some builders out there are gonna charge you 800 or more.
Lincoln: Currently, what is Kingdom & Co., we have a home that we’re building in McDonald Highlands, one that we’re building in Ascaya, potentially another one being built in Askiah.
We have a few up in the Northwest, but let’s focus on McDonald Highlands and Ascaya right now.
We have two homes going on right now.
What are they paying price per square foot for vertical?
Zion: They are paying around 650, 700 a foot on those.
Lincoln: Gotcha, okay.
That’s good to know.
Zion: Why am I only paying 400 in Northwest and paying more there?
I would say a lot more stone, higher-end finishes.
You can build that caliber and quality in the Northwest part of town.
It’s harder to get that equity spread, and so a lot of people aren’t.
They’re still building nice stuff around Lone Mountain, that area.
They just take it up a couple clicks when they go into the guard-gated communities with a view.
Lincoln: Can I design slash build, can I do a design build on my home if I don’t live in town, if I live out of state?
Zion: Absolutely, yeah.
A lot of our clients are here part-time of the year.
A lot of people are involved with Las Vegas for the tax benefits.
They’re establishing residency in Nevada, so a lot of our clients are not here a good chunk of the year.
Lincoln: I honestly would say about 30% of our clients don’t live here, that we’ve had it.
And it’s kind of cool because we can use Job Tread.
We have a software.
We can update them daily on updates on their home, and our communication is unbelievable when it comes to the out-of-state experience, and that’s important to us.
Yeah, so one of the things that’s very beneficial for our company, especially for people who live out of state is we do daily logs on a software called Job Tread where our customers have a login.
They log in, and they can see their daily updates.
So the superintendent will say, hey, today we got done.
Check out the plumbing we got done.
Check out the framing that was fixed, and they go through all of the things that got done that day, and it’s a daily log.
So you can always go back and see what was done.
And sometimes there’s updates on challenges.
Hey, we just noticed this was here.
This is not the right spot, so we’re getting this fixed.
But the communication daily, especially for out-of-state people, when you’re on there every day, they are very appreciative.
I had a client recently, this is a friend, actually, that was using the Job Tread, and she said, I absolutely love logging in daily and just seeing the progress, so satisfying to see.
And I was like, that’s cool.
It made me feel good because I’m like, what we’re doing is actually working, and it makes me feel good when you have a good process that communicates directly with the client.
Can I live in my house during the remodel?
That’s a really good question.
I would rephrase that to saying, should I live?
Not can I?
Zion: Yeah, I don’t recommend it.
I think it’s a miserable experience.
There’s dust, there’s disruption, there’s noise, there’s all sorts of things that I just think.
It’s at the scale that we’re doing remodels, I think you’re much better off finding a temporary residence elsewhere.
Lincoln: I would say the only way it makes sense to me is if your house is big enough to where you have a casita or you have a wing that you’re not even touching at all, that’s different, that’s fine.
But if you’re redoing the whole home, yeah, I would-
Zion: Get out.
Lincoln: Most of our clients just do that, just in general.
They go find an Airbnb for a few months or they go live with a friend or whatever it may be.
They go rent a house.
But I would highly recommend not living in the home because it’s a disaster at times.
Meaning it’s just chaos.
It’s organized chaos.
Zion: There’s also the issue of when you’re demoing an area, we aren’t running the HVAC systems.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: Because we don’t want that dust particulate- You’ll ruin them.
Getting through your system, right?
And so in certain parts of the year in Vegas, it’s really hot or it’s really cold.
And so that’s another added factor of inconvenience that you’re gonna wanna calculate if you are trying to convince yourself that it’s a good idea to stay in the home during the rental.
Lincoln: It’s like camping in your house.
Sounds fun.
Zion: But not in a pleasant scenery that’s with clean air.
Lincoln: Right.
What factors impact the cost the most?
Materials, layout changes, permits?
Zion: Generally what we’re seeing, and this kind of goes, and these are rough numbers, it kind of goes for any tier of remodel.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: But it seems like it’s generally about 35% material, about 50% labor, and about 15% of just general admin and overhead.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: To execute that job.
That 35% is a lot of times isolated to your finished material.
So it’s a lot of times not inclusive of like lumber and concrete and things like that.
Lincoln: We’re talking like cabinets, flooring, glass, like slider glass doors, pivot doors.
Zion: So you could probably make the argument that if you brought in a lot of your heavy introductory materials, your lumber and concrete, that it’s probably closer to an even split of 40-40 of material and labor.
Lincoln: Right.
Zion: And then the rest is captured in just the manpower to execute it.
Lincoln: Yeah, I mean, if you have any questions about the remodel process or about the new build process or about TI improvements, you know, there’s so many questions, there’s so many variables, but the best part is we have answers and we can help out and give you straight answers.
That’s to me the most important thing understanding.
We will answer your questions and we’ll do our best to help out.
Have questions about your own Las Vegas home renovation budget?
Kingdom & Co. offers free consultations to help you understand realistic costs before committing.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, material and labor costs continue to be the largest factors in renovation budgets nationwide. Learn more about our design-build process, browse completed projects in our remodel portfolio, or reach out to our team to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions: Las Vegas Home Renovation Budget
A realistic home renovation budget in Las Vegas ranges from $100 to $200 per square foot, depending on the neighborhood, how much demolition is involved, and the finishes you select. A 2,000-square-foot full remodel could cost anywhere from $200,000 to $400,000. In premium neighborhoods like the Ridges, McDonald Highlands, and Ascaya, homeowners often spend $200 per foot but gain $300 or more per foot in added property value, making the renovation a strong investment.
Custom home construction costs in Las Vegas vary significantly by neighborhood. In luxury areas like McDonald Highlands and Ascaya, Kingdom & Co. clients are currently paying around $650 to $700 per square foot for vertical construction. Some builders in those areas charge $800 or more. In Northwest Las Vegas, custom builds run closer to $400 per square foot because the finishes and materials are typically less elaborate than what luxury neighborhoods require.
The cost difference comes down to materials and finishes. Luxury neighborhoods like McDonald Highlands and Ascaya typically require more stone, higher-end cabinetry, premium glass, and custom details that drive up the price per square foot. In Northwest Las Vegas, you can build a quality home at around $400 per square foot, but the equity spread is tighter, so fewer homeowners invest at the same finish level.
Your primary point of contact is the project manager or superintendent assigned to your job. They communicate directly with you through daily updates on Job Tread, phone calls, and emails. This single point of contact ensures consistent communication and accountability throughout the entire renovation or build process.
Kingdom & Co. strongly recommends not living in the home during a full remodel. Dust, noise, disruption, and safety concerns make it a difficult experience. Most clients rent a temporary residence, stay with family, or book an Airbnb for the duration of the project. The only exception is if the home has a separate wing or casita that is completely untouched by the renovation.
The general cost breakdown for a Las Vegas home renovation is approximately 35 percent materials, 50 percent labor, and 15 percent administrative overhead. The material portion primarily covers finished materials like cabinets, flooring, glass doors, and fixtures. When you include structural materials like lumber and concrete, the split moves closer to 50/50 between labor and materials.
The Ridges, McDonald Highlands, Ascaya, certain sections of Anthem with views, the Willows, and TPC properties are among the best neighborhoods for renovation ROI in Las Vegas. In these areas, homeowners can purchase a home at $300 to $500 per square foot, invest $200 per foot in renovations, and see the property value increase to $800 or $900 per square foot. People will pay a premium for quality design in these locations.
Kingdom & Co. uses Job Tread, a project management software, to provide daily construction logs to every client. Superintendents document each day’s completed work, post photos, and flag any issues or changes. Clients log in through their personal account to review updates at any time. This system is highlighted consistently in the company’s Google reviews as one of its strongest features.
Inside Kingdom & Co.
Hosted by Lincoln Rogers and the Kingdom & Co. team, we started this podcast to pull back the curtain on the design-build world. This podcast was born from a desire to bring clarity and confidence to a process that often feels overwhelming. Whether you're renovating, building from the ground up, or simply exploring your options, we're here to offer refined insight and trusted guidance. From navigating timelines and budgets to understanding design choices and construction challenges, this podcast is your guide to a smoother, smarter experience from concept to completion.
