North Dallas, TX

Kitchen, Bath & Pre-Sale Renovation in North Dallas

North Dallas is where we started in 2022, and most of what we see are solid 1970s to 1990s homes that show their age in the kitchen and primary bath. A targeted pre-sale refresh here usually beats a price cut, and it is the kind of work behind our 5.0 Google rating.

Comprehensive estimate within 48 hours of the walkthrough
Dedicated project manager on site
Refreshes in 3 to 6 weeks, remodels in 8 to 12

5.0 on Google · Dallas-area projects

Prestwick Ln., DallasWhole home in six weeks for relocating owners.

Vancouver Dr., Preston HollowA real kitchen, a new pantry, and an office.

Azure Ln., AddisonPriced at $750K. Sold for $1.1M after a $135K renovation.

Primary bathroom at Prestwick Ln in Dallas after the renovation: painted vanity with stone counters, freestanding tub, chevron tile wainscot, and a chandelier

What sells in North Dallas

Good Bones, Dated Kitchens

North Dallas homes were built well, and buyers know it. What holds them back at listing time is usually cosmetic: an original kitchen, a primary bath with the builder's tile, carpet where buyers expect wood-look floors, and paint colors from another decade. Those are exactly the rooms a pre-sale renovation fixes, and they are the rooms that decide whether a home sells at asking or after a price cut.

Across Dallas–Fort Worth, the median listing had been on the market 58 days in August 2026, up from 48 in May, and 13,504 listings had a price reduction during the month (Realtor.com via FRED; the fall numbers). The dated home is the first one cut.

Our approach in North Dallas is targeted. We walk the home with you or your agent, compare it to what is selling nearby, and scope only the updates that will move the price or the days on market: paint, flooring, a kitchen refresh with painted cabinets, new counters and hardware, bathroom updates, and lighting. A dedicated project manager runs the job on site with the same crews we use on every project, and most scopes finish in three to six weeks.

One North Dallas client bought a fixer-upper and moved into a finished home a few months later. Read Tina's review below, then see how the process works.

Selling? See how Renovate to Sell works. Staying? See Renovate to Stay. Or go straight to kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home refreshes, and our work.

Freestanding tub beside the gray subway-tile shower at Revere Pl. in Lakewood

2022The year we started in North Dallas

58 daysMedian days on market, Dallas–Fort Worth, August 2026 (Realtor.com via FRED)

48 hrsFrom walkthrough to a comprehensive estimate

5.0Google rating across 23 reviews

Primary baths sell houses

From Garden Tub to Walk-In Shower

Shady Point Dr primary bathroom in Plano before the remodel: garden tub under the window and a framed shower stall — Shady Point Dr., Plano: the garden tub and framed stall became a glass walk-in shower with dual rain heads, a bench, and stone slab walls. Drag to compare.

Primary bathroom at Shady Point Dr in Plano after the remodel: glass walk-in shower with dual rain heads, a built-in bench, stone slab walls, and a mosaic tile floor — Shady Point Dr., Plano: the garden tub and framed stall became a glass walk-in shower with dual rain heads, a bench, and stone slab walls. Drag to compare.

See the Shady Point project

Recent work nearby

Dallas Projects Near You

Whole home · 6 weeks · $250K

Prestwick Ln., Dallas

Primary bath, laundry, powder room, kitchen refresh, floors, paint, and exterior.

Primary bath · $160K

Shubert Ct., Dallas

Lee Jofa wallpaper, Walker Zanger tile, Newport Brass, marble throughout.

Kitchen and whole home · $250K

Vancouver Dr., Preston Hollow

Stained oak kitchen, quartzite, new pantry and office, built-ins, hardwoods throughout.

See all projects

Google reviews

North Dallas Clients

5.0 rating from 23 Google reviewsRead our reviews on Google

“Renovation Sells has transformed our home into a place of elegant and comfortable living. We purchased a fixer upper in the North Dallas area last fall, and within a few short months we now have a beautiful new home. We highly recommend this company to anyone looking for exceptional quality workmanship and professional service.”
Tina S., North DallasGoogle review

“We had various different types of repairs: paint, electrical, sheetrock and windows. Everything was well organized and on time. Communication was excellent.”
Tania R.Google review

Renovating Before Selling in North Dallas

Straight answers from your local experts. All questions.

Do you work in North Dallas?

Yes. North Dallas is where we started in 2022, and we are there every week. We also cover Preston Hollow, Lakewood, Highland Park, University Park, Addison, and Collin County.

What should I update before listing a 1980s home in North Dallas?

Start with what buyers see first: fresh neutral paint, consistent flooring, updated lighting, and a kitchen and primary bath that feel current. Painted cabinets, new counters, hardware, mirrors, and fixtures often do the job without a full remodel. We scope it room by room after the walkthrough.

How much does a pre-sale renovation cost in North Dallas?

It depends on the rooms and the finish level the comparable homes call for. Pre-sale projects on this site ran from $60,000 at Biscayne in Frisco to $135,000 at Azure Ln. in Addison, a whole-house renovation. Paint, flooring, and lighting alone cost less. The walkthrough and itemized estimate are free.

Can my listing agent bring you in?

Yes. Agents bring us in before listing so the home shows at its best. We walk the property with you, deliver an estimate within 48 hours of that walkthrough, and handle the tough conversations with the seller. Book a 15-minute listing review to get started.

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Selling or Staying in North Dallas?

A quick conversation, an in-person walkthrough, then a comprehensive estimate within 48 hours of that visit.

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