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Ono Island, AL's Trusted High-End Remodeler: Home Renovations, Home Additions, Kitchen Remodeling & Bathroom Remodeling, Managed End-to-End by Your Dedicated Project Manager

Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations is a licensed, bonded, and insured high-end remodeler serving Ono Island, Alabama and South Baldwin County from our office on West Camphor Avenue in downtown Foley.

We design and build luxury kitchens, spa-grade bathrooms, seamless home additions, and whole-home renovations that look original to the house, not bolted on. On Ono Island, that means work that respects the water, the wind, and the ACC.

Every project runs end to end through one dedicated project manager. One point of contact. One transparent fixed estimate. One clear timeline, with an update on every active work day.

You get a BBB-accredited team, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and a 5.0 average across 160+ Google reviews. Call (251) 270-5270 for a free in-home design consultation anywhere on Ono Island or in the surrounding Baldwin County communities.

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A Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations project manager sitting at the kitchen table with an Ono Island, AL homeowner during a free in-home design consultation in an elevated bay-front home, listening before measuring anything. The image reflects a licensed, bonded, insured, BBB accredited high-end remodeler with an office at 105 W Camphor Ave in downtown Foley serving Ono Island, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Perdido Beach and Josephine with honest answers, no pressure, and no deposit required to have the first conversation about a kitchen or bathroom remodel.
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We Know Choosing a Remodeler on Ono Island, AL Can Feel Stressful

Choosing a remodeler means handing a stranger the keys to the place your family lives, or the place your family gathers every summer. That is a big ask, and feeling cautious about it is the healthy response, not an overreaction.

Ono Island is a private, gated 5.5-mile island at the mouth of Perdido Bay, with more than 1,100 homes spread across roughly 1,500 lots and 51 subdivisions. A large share of those homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s, and a wave of them are being renovated right now. Contractors have noticed, and not all of them understand the island.

So we will say this plainly. The first conversation costs nothing, requires no deposit, and comes with no pressure. We drive out from our Foley office, about 20 miles down the Beach Express and Canal Road, look at your home, listen, and give you a straight answer.

If your project is not the right fit for us, we will tell you that too, and point you toward someone better suited to it. You deserve a clear answer either way.

What We Hear

What Ono Island, AL Homeowners Tell Us Before They Call

After four years of in-home consultations across the Gulf Coast, and now from an office in downtown Foley that covers Ono Island, we hear the same handful of stories. Not from everyone, and not about everyone, but often enough that we built our whole process around them.

On an island where many owners live out of state part of the year, a lot of those stories come from people who could not be on site to watch the work. The rest come from full-time residents who bought a 1990s canal home and want it brought up to the standard of the newer builds on Old River.

We are sharing them here because naming the thing out loud usually takes some of its weight off. Here is what homeowners describe, and exactly how a Wise Builders project answers it.

A Ono Island, AL homeowner showing a Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations project manager an unfinished kitchen left behind by a previous contractor in a raised bay-front home, with the Wise Builders team reviewing the existing conditions before writing a fixed estimate. The image reflects milestone-based payments, written change orders, permits pulled with Baldwin County Building Inspection, daily updates, and a comprehensive final walkthrough on every South Baldwin County remodeling project.
What Ono Island Homeowners Have Told Us How Wise Builders Handles It
A contractor collected a large deposit up front, then the visits got further and further apartWe collect a 50% deposit that is tied in writing to specific work and materials, and the balance follows written milestones you approve as the work is completed
Days passed with nobody on site and no explanation, and they were 800 miles awayYour dedicated project manager sends an update on every active work day, with photos, and you hold the schedule from day one no matter where you are
The final invoice looked nothing like the number they were quotedYour fixed estimate is in writing before demolition, and any change becomes a written change order you approve first
Nobody could tell them who was actually in charge of the jobOne named project manager, like Jim Brock or Graham Brock, owns your project from first drawing to final walkthrough
Small punch list items dragged on for months after the crew leftWe complete a comprehensive final walkthrough and keep working until you sign off, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee
They ended up chasing the ACC, the county, and inspections themselvesWe prepare your Ono Island ACC application, pull the Baldwin County permit through CitizenServe, schedule every inspection, and build the review windows into your timeline
A crew from out of the area disappeared after the last hurricane season, or could not get through the gateWe have a physical office at 105 W Camphor Ave in Foley, a Theodore headquarters, a team that has worked this coast since 2022, and crews registered for gate access before day one
Their home was left dusty and hard to live inDust barriers, floor protection, and daily cleanup, with phased sequencing so your family stays home during the build

None of that is complicated. It is a standard, kept consistently, on every job.

Our Story

Why Wise Builders Opened an Office in Foley, AL

Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations was established in 2022 for a simple reason. The remodeling itself was rarely the hard part for homeowners. The not knowing was.

So we built the company backward from that. Assign one person to own each job. Put the number in writing. Set the timeline before anyone swings a hammer. Then answer the phone.

We had been driving across the bay to Baldwin County jobs for years. As Foley grew into the second-largest city in the county, it made sense to stop commuting to our customers and put an office where they live.

Our Foley office is at 105 W Camphor Ave #100A, Foley, AL 36535, a few blocks from the Historic Depot Museum.

Ono Island is about 20 miles from that office, roughly 35 to 40 minutes down the Beach Express and east on Canal Road to the guard gate at the bridge. The same project managers who run our Foley jobs run our Ono Island jobs.

Four years in, that structure is still the whole business, and it is what 160+ Google reviewers keep describing in their own words.

Owner Cody stays hands-on with the company he built, and the project manager structure is what puts an accountable, named person on your job every active day.

The Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations team on an Ono Island, AL jobsite in branded shirts, with owner Cody and project managers Jim Brock and Graham Brock reviewing plans together beside an elevated bay-front home. The image reflects a company established in 2022 with an office at 105 W Camphor Ave in Foley, built around one dedicated project manager per job, a transparent fixed estimate, a firm timeline, BBB accreditation, Atlas Pro certification, and a 5.0 rating across 160 plus Google reviews.
Established 2022 · Foley office, 105 W Camphor Ave #100A
Why Wise Builders

Three Promises We Make on Every Ono Island Remodel

One Point of Contact, Start to Finish

You get the same dedicated project manager from the first drawing to the final walkthrough.

We assign a dedicated project manager to every job and send you an update on every active work day. Experienced managers like Jim Brock, Graham Brock, Nathan Ivy, John Hagan, and William Fields handle the scheduling, the trades, the gate passes, and the paperwork, so the answers come to you instead of you going after them.

One Fixed Price, In Writing

Your estimate is a firm number, locked before demolition begins.

We provide a transparent, fixed estimate in writing. Project scope, materials, and schedule are all settled before the first wall comes down. You get one number to plan around, with no hidden fees and no add-ons appearing at the end. If the scope changes or the walls reveal something unforeseen, the price only moves through a written change order you approve before the work happens.

One Firm Timeline, Set Up Front

You know your start date, your milestones, and your finish date on day one.

We build a precise timeline that accounts for Ono Island ACC review and Baldwin County permitting from the start. Then we run a comprehensive final walkthrough and keep working until you are fully satisfied. You always know exactly what happened today and what is planned for tomorrow.

Credentials

The Credentials Behind Every Ono Island Project

Trust in remodeling is earned with paperwork, not promises. Here is what stands behind the Wise Builders name on Ono Island.

CredentialWhat It Means for You
Licensed, Bonded & Insured GC (Alabama Lic. #28471)Your project meets code and your liability is fully covered
BBB AccreditedVerified track record and formal complaint resolution
Atlas Pro CertifiedManufacturer-backed material and workmanship standards
VA SAH / SHA ContractorRegistered to complete VA accessibility grant work
Local Foley OfficeA physical address on West Camphor Avenue, 20 miles from the Ono Island bridge, not a truck that leaves after storm season
5.0 Rating, 160+ ReviewsReal, verifiable proof across Google, Facebook, and Nextdoor
100% Satisfaction GuaranteeWe make it right before we call the job done
One point of contact. One fixed price. One firm timeline.

Call (251) 270-5270 for a free in-home design consultation.

A completed high-end remodel on Ono Island, AL by Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations showing finish-carpentry-level trim, tile transitions, and custom cabinetry detail alongside builder-grade work for comparison. The image reflects a licensed design-build general contractor specifying moisture-resistant materials, proper ventilation, and code-compliant framing for elevated waterfront homes on Ono Island, Orange Beach, Perdido Beach, Josephine, and Gulf Shores.
Design-build · One team owns design and construction
The Standard

What High-End Remodeling Actually Means on Ono Island, AL

High-end is not a price tag. It is a level of planning, materials, and finish detail that builder-grade work skips, and in Ono Island it also means building for salt air off Perdido Pass, canal humidity, and a hurricane season that has already tested this island twice.

We are a full design-build general contractor. We draw the layout, source the finishes, prepare the ACC package, pull the permits, coordinate every trade, and stand behind the finished work in writing.

Design intent carries straight through to construction because the same team owns both. Nothing gets lost in a handoff between a designer, a contractor, and a list of subs.

Where the Difference Shows Up on an Ono Island Remodel

The gap between a high-end remodel and a builder-grade job is not square footage. It is what happens in the details you live with every day, and on a $1.4 million average listing those details are the value.

FactorBuilder-GradeWise Builders High-End
MaterialsWhatever is cheapest that weekSelected finishes and named brands you approve
DetailingStandard trim and tileFinish-carpentry-level trim, tile, and transitions
PlanningDecisions made on the flyLayout, selections, allowances, and ACC approval settled before demo
Coastal buildStandard spec regardless of climateMoisture-resistant materials, proper ventilation, code-compliant framing for Baldwin County wind loads and flood zone rules
JobsiteMinimal protectionDust barriers, floor protection, daily cleanup, and silt fencing where the ACC requires it
ProofFew or no reviews5.0 rating across 160+ Google reviews

Three Kinds of Ono Island Homes, Three Kinds of Remodel

Ono Island's housing stock tells the story of the island. Residential development began in the 1970s, filled in through the 1980s and 1990s, and the newest homes on Old River were built after Hurricane Ivan and Hurricane Sally to a higher elevation and a stronger code. Each era asks for a different remodel.

Ono Island Home TypeWhere You Find ItWhat the Remodel Usually Involves
1970s and 1980s original island homesOlder canal streets near the bridge, Ono Mar, first-phase lots on Ono BoulevardKitchens and baths gutted to the studs, electrical and plumbing brought to current code, windows and doors upgraded to impact-rated, layouts opened toward the water
1990s to 2000s canal and bayou homesOno North, Ono Harbour, Turtle Key, St. John Drive along Bayou St. JohnBuilder-grade kitchens and baths replaced with custom cabinetry, quartz, tile showers, and ventilation built for canal humidity
Elevated post-Ivan and post-Sally constructionPoint Ono, Old River deep-water lots, Perdido Bay frontageFinish upgrades, outdoor kitchens and covered porches on the water side, ground-level enclosures done to flood-zone rules, elevator and accessibility work

Your free consultation starts with which house you own, because a 1982 cottage on a dead-end canal and a 2019 elevated build facing Old River do not get the same plan.

Who We Remodel For on Ono Island

Our Ono Island clients are not all chasing the same project, and that is the point. We scale to the home and the goal in front of us.

  • Full-time residents and retirees who moved to the island for the water and want a luxury kitchen or primary suite for the next 20 years.
  • Second-home owners from Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta, and beyond who need a remodel managed for them while they are away, with photos every work day.
  • Buyers who just closed on a 1990s canal home and want it brought up to the standard of the newer builds.
  • Owners of elevated waterfront homes adding an elevator, an outdoor kitchen, or a screened porch on the water side.
  • Veterans using VA SAH and SHA grants for accessibility modifications.
  • Families adding square footage to a home they plan to hand down instead of selling a lot they could never replace.

We also remodel occupied homes every week using phased sequencing, dust control, and clear work boundaries, so your family keeps living at home while the work moves forward.

★★★★★Google Review

"They made my old house into a beautiful home. I really appreciated the way they approached it, it is like they were working on their own home."

Larry Robinson, Google review, June 2026

How It Works

How an Ono Island, AL Remodel Works With Wise Builders, Step by Step

A remodeler should give you a plan before it gives you a price. Wise Builders starts every relationship with a free in-home design consultation, not a rushed quote over the phone.

From that visit you get a transparent, fixed estimate with clear scope, materials, and timelines. You know what you are paying for and when each phase happens before any demolition begins.

Financing options are available, so a kitchen, bath, or addition you have put off for years can start sooner without draining your savings all at once.

The Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations remodeling process in Ono Island, AL, from free in-home design consultation and transparent fixed estimate through design selections, Baldwin County Building Inspection permitting and flood-zone review, the build phase, and the final walkthrough. The image reflects clear kitchen, bathroom, and home addition cost ranges, financing options, and a dedicated project manager coordinating every trade for South Baldwin County homeowners.
Six Steps

Our Six-Step Remodeling Process on Ono Island

Six steps take you from the first conversation to the day you get your house back. Your project manager owns every one of them.

A Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations project manager measuring an Ono Island, AL kitchen with a laser measure and tablet during a free in-home design consultation, listening as the homeowner describes the layout changes she wants before any estimate is written. A printed Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations fixed remodeling estimate on an Ono Island, AL homeowner's kitchen table showing scope, materials, and schedule in writing, with a tile sample beside it, so the homeowner sees one firm number before demolition begins. A Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations selections layout for an Ono Island, AL luxury remodel showing quartz countertop samples, custom cabinetry door finishes, large-format porcelain tile, and mixed brass and matte-black fixtures chosen with the homeowner to fit the budget and the coastal climate. A Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations project manager holding an approved Ono Island ACC permit, a Baldwin County building permit, and a printed remodeling schedule at an Ono Island, AL jobsite, locking in the homeowner's start date before the build phase of a licensed design-build renovation. An active Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations kitchen remodel in an elevated Ono Island, AL home with zippered dust barriers, floor protection, and framing underway, while the dedicated project manager reviews plans and coordinates the trades on an occupied-home renovation. A Ono Island, AL homeowner and her Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations project manager completing the final walkthrough of a finished luxury kitchen remodel with custom cabinetry and a waterfall island, confirming every punch list item before the 100% satisfaction guarantee is signed off.
Step 1 of 6 · Free In-Home Design Consultation
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Step 1. Free In-Home Design Consultation

We measure the space, listen to how you actually use it, and assess the existing structure before we talk numbers. On Ono Island we also confirm your flood zone and any subdivision covenants that touch the scope.

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Step 2. Transparent Fixed Estimate

You receive scope, materials, and schedule in writing, with a firm number and no hidden add-ons.

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Step 3. Design and Selections

We guide cabinetry, counters, tile, and fixtures to fit your budget, your house, and the salt air and humidity of a home surrounded by water on three sides.

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Step 4. Permitting and Scheduling

Ono Island is unincorporated Baldwin County, so your building permit comes from Baldwin County Building Inspection at 201 E Section Ave in Foley, 251-972-6837, submitted through the county's CitizenServe portal.

Before that, any addition, exterior change, or structural work needs written approval from the Ono Island Architectural Control Committee, which meets on a schedule and recommends a 30 to 60 day lead time.

We prepare the ACC package, pay attention to the island's impact fees and as-built survey deposits, and register our crews for gate access. Waterfront work in a FEMA AE or VE zone is designed to the flood elevation from the start, so it passes the first time.

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Step 5. Build Phase

Your project manager coordinates every trade, gives the county its required inspection notice, keeps the ACC's silt fencing and jobsite rules in place, and updates you on every active work day.

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Step 6. Final Walkthrough

We walk the finished project with you and keep going until you are satisfied, guaranteed.

Local Ranges

Remodeling Costs on Ono Island, AL

Every home is different, but local ranges help you plan. The figures below reflect typical South Baldwin County project costs, and your in-home estimate refines them to your exact scope and finish level. Most Ono Island projects land in the upper tiers.

ProjectTypical Ono Island, AL Range
Kitchen remodel (full range)$15,000 to $135,000
Kitchen remodel (minor)$15,000 to $25,000
Kitchen remodel (mid-range)$16,000 to $30,000
Kitchen remodel (major)$42,000 to $62,000
Kitchen remodel (luxury, full custom)$62,000 to $135,000
Bathroom remodel (full range)$6,800 to $62,000
Bathroom remodel (minor)$6,800 to $12,200
Bathroom remodel (mid-range)$16,000 to $32,000
Bathroom remodel (major)$42,000 to $62,000
Home addition (Alabama)$34,000 to $170,000
★★★★★Google Review

"Great people, great work and great experience. Great communication by William Fields. Work was done on schedule and exactly as stated. I will use these guys again!"

Mark Davidson, Google review, January 2026

A plan before a price. Always.

Call (251) 270-5270 for a free in-home design consultation.

Kitchen remodeling on Ono Island, AL by Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, a luxury kitchen remodel in an elevated waterfront home featuring a farmhouse apron-front sink, waterfall-edge island, full-height slab backsplash, custom cabinetry, panel-ready appliances, a pot filler, and a butler's pantry scullery. The image shows layout changes, quartz and marble surfaces, and updated lighting completed in four to eight weeks with a dedicated project manager for Ono Island-area homeowners.
Typical on-site time · 4 to 8 weeks
Kitchens

Kitchen Remodeling on Ono Island, AL

Kitchen remodeling is the redesign and rebuild of your kitchen's layout, cabinetry, surfaces, and systems. It is the highest-impact remodel most Ono Island homeowners can make, for daily life and for resale on an island where listings average well over a million dollars.

Wise Builders handles the full kitchen: layout changes, custom cabinetry, countertops, flooring, lighting, and the plumbing and electrical behind the walls. A large kitchen remodel on Ono Island typically runs 4 to 8 weeks on site.

On the island, the most common request is turning a closed 1990s kitchen around so the sink, the island, and the sightline all face the canal or the bayou.

We sequence the work so you regain a functioning kitchen as fast as the scope allows, and we protect the rest of your home while we do it.

What an Ono Island Kitchen Remodel Costs by Scope

Kitchen budgets on Ono Island span a wide range because scope does. A refresh in a 1980s canal cottage and a full custom kitchen in a deep-water estate on Old River sit at opposite ends of this table. Use the tiers below to place your project, then let your in-home estimate set the exact number.

Kitchen ScopeInvestment RangeWhat It Usually Covers
Minor$15,000 to $25,000Cabinet refacing or stock cabinetry, new counters, sink, fixtures, and paint in the existing layout
Mid-range$16,000 to $30,000Semi-custom cabinetry, quartz counters, new flooring, lighting, and appliance updates
Major$42,000 to $62,000Layout changes, custom cabinetry, island work, plumbing and electrical relocation, full finish package
Luxury, full custom$62,000 to $135,000Structural changes, waterfall island, slab backsplash, panel-ready appliances, scullery, designer lighting

Luxury Kitchen Upgrades Ono Island Homeowners Are Requesting

The most-requested high-end kitchen features have moved well past a coat of paint. These are the upgrades driving Ono Island kitchen remodels right now.

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Farmhouse and Apron-Front Sinks

A farmhouse sink is a deep, exposed-front basin that anchors the workspace and reads instantly custom. We set apron-front sinks in fireclay, stainless, and composite granite to match the counter and cabinet package.

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Waterfall-Edge Islands and Slab Backsplashes

Waterfall islands carry the countertop material vertically down the sides for a continuous, architectural look. Paired with a full-height slab backsplash in quartz or marble, the result is a continuous, grout-free surface that also shrugs off the humidity that rolls in off the canal every summer evening.coastal humidity.

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Custom Cabinetry, Panel-Ready Appliances and Pot Fillers

Panel-ready refrigerators and dishwashers disappear behind cabinet fronts for a built-in, uninterrupted look. We pair them with custom cabinetry, soft-close hardware, deep drawers, and a wall-mounted pot filler over the range.

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Butler's Pantries and Sculleries

A scullery or butler's pantry hides prep, small appliances, and cleanup in a secondary space so the main kitchen stays clean and open. It is one of the fastest-growing requests in high-end Ono Island remodels, especially in homes that host a full house of family and boat guests every summer weekend.

★★★★★Google Review

"We have worked with many contractors and this is the first company where work went smooth and there was no issues with the workmanship. Repaired everything the way it should be, no cutting corners."

Rachel B, Google review, May 2026

Bathrooms

Bathroom Remodeling on Ono Island, AL

Bathroom remodeling is the renovation of a bathroom's fixtures, surfaces, plumbing, and layout, from a refresh to a full spa-grade primary suite. It is often the fastest remodel to deliver a daily payoff.

Wise Builders addresses the waterproofing and ventilation that Ono Island's canal humidity and salt air demand, not just the tile you see. A full bathroom renovation in Ono Island typically takes 3 to 6 weeks depending on scope.

We build for both luxury and longevity, so a beautiful bathroom still performs a decade from now, 500 yards from the Gulf.

What an Ono Island Bathroom Remodel Costs by Scope

Bathrooms range from a focused refresh to a full primary suite rebuild. Here is how Ono Island budgets typically break down.

Bathroom ScopeInvestment RangeWhat It Usually Covers
Minor$6,800 to $12,200New vanity, toilet, fixtures, tile floor, lighting, and paint in the existing footprint
Mid-range$16,000 to $32,000Tub-to-shower conversion, tiled shower, new vanity and counters, upgraded ventilation and waterproofing
Major$42,000 to $62,000Layout changes, curbless walk-in shower or wet room, freestanding tub, double vanity, heated floors, smart fixtures

High-End Bathroom Features We Build on Ono Island

Today's Ono Island bathroom remodels are quietly becoming small spas. These are the features homeowners ask us for most.

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Curbless and Zero-Entry Walk-In Showers

A curbless, zero-entry shower removes the threshold for a continuous tile floor and easy accessibility. It relies on precise subfloor slope and drainage, which is exactly where a licensed builder earns the job. It is also the single most requested feature from Ono Island's retirees planning to stay on the island as long as they can.

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Wet Rooms and Freestanding Soaking Tubs

A wet room places the shower and a freestanding soaking tub in one waterproofed zone, often under natural light. The freestanding tub becomes the design anchor of the room, and on the island it usually gets the window facing the water.

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Smart Toilets, Bidets and Heated Floors

Smart toilets from brands like TOTO and Kohler add heated seats, self-cleaning nozzles, and integrated bidet functions. Paired with radiant heated floors, the most-requested luxury bath upgrade, the room feels high-end every morning.

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Double Vanities, Mixed-Metal Fixtures and Large-Format Tile

Double vanities in white oak or walnut, mixed brass and matte-black fixtures, and large-format porcelain slabs define the current high-end bathroom. We detail every transition so nothing reads builder-grade.

★★★★★Google Review

"Wise Builders recently renovated our bathroom (floor, walls, ceiling, trim, vanity, vent, outlets) and did a fantastic job! Not one time did I have to ask them to go back and fix something that was not right. They were also very helpful in finding the best solution when we encountered some unforeseen issues."

Sharon Adcock, Google review, August 2025

Bathroom remodeling on Ono Island, AL by Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, a spa-grade bathroom remodel with a curbless zero-entry walk-in shower, wet room, freestanding soaking tub, smart toilet, bidet, and radiant heated floors. The image shows double vanities in white oak, mixed brass and matte-black fixtures, large-format porcelain tile, and bay-front waterproofing and ventilation completed in three to six weeks for Ono Island-area homeowners.
Typical on-site time · 3 to 6 weeks
Home additions on Ono Island, AL by Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, a seamless home addition matched to the existing structure, roofline, and elevated foundation of a waterfront home. The image shows a primary-suite addition, screened porch, enclosed porch, second-story build, bump-out, and accessible in-law suite with VA SAH grant modifications, designed and built by a licensed general contractor at roughly 125 to 250 dollars per square foot for South Baldwin County families.
$125 to $250 per square foot · One contract
Additions

Home Additions on Ono Island, AL

A home addition adds new permanent square footage to your existing house, from a single room to a full second story. It is the answer when you love your Ono Island lot but have outgrown your floor plan. On an island where waterfront lots rarely come up for sale, an addition almost always beats moving.

Wise Builders designs and builds additions that match the existing structure, roofline, and foundation, so the new space looks original. As a full GC, we manage foundation, framing, roofing, and interior finish in one contract.

Additions in Alabama typically run $125 to $250 per square foot, with total projects ranging from roughly $34,000 to $170,000 depending on size and finish. Most Ono Island additions run 2 to 5 months from permit to final walkthrough, with ACC review, the island’s addition impact fee, and the as-built survey built into that schedule.

Additions We Design and Build on Ono Island

An addition is one of the most structural projects a homeowner can take on, which is why a licensed GC matters. On Ono Island it also has to respect subdivision setbacks, pilings set to the required elevation, and the 20-foot side setbacks some waterfront lots carry. These are the additions Ono Island families request most.

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Primary-Suite Additions

A primary-suite addition pairs a new bedroom with a spa bath and walk-in closet for a private retreat. It is the highest-value addition for both comfort and resale in the Ono Island market, and on the island it usually goes on the water side of the house.

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Sunrooms, Screened Porches and Enclosed Porches

Sunrooms, screened porches, and enclosed porches add year-round living space built for coastal weather, with proper insulation, ventilation, and storm-rated glazing. On Ono Island, that glazing and the roof tie-in are engineered for Baldwin County wind loads, not borrowed from an inland spec.

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Second-Story and Bump-Out Additions

When the lot is tight, we build up instead of out with second-story additions, or expand a kitchen, bath, or living area with a targeted bump-out. Both require careful structural engineering we manage in-house, and on an elevated island home the pilings and floor framing are checked before a single line is drawn.

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In-Law Suites and Accessible Ground-Floor Living

In-law suites and accessible living additions add independent living space, including VA SAH grant modifications like ramps, elevators, roll-in showers, and widened doorways for eligible veterans. In an elevated flood-zone home, we design that space to FEMA rules so it stays insurable and legal.

★★★★★Google Review

“Wise Builders stand by their work! My husband and I had a two car garage addition and patio added to our home by another contractor. We called Wise Builders to remediate the problem, and the owner Cody came out personally to check things out. We were very happy with the work. I would not hesitate to call Wise Builders again.”

Jennifer Ross, Google review, June 2026

Whole-Home

Whole-Home Renovations on Ono Island, AL

Home renovations restore, update, and reconfigure the spaces you already have, whether that is one tired room or a whole-home transformation. It is the broadest service we offer and the one that ties everything else together.

Wise Builders handles full home renovations across Ono Island: flooring throughout, interior painting, drywall, trim, finish carpentry, and open-concept wall removals. A whole-home renovation typically runs 3 to 6 months depending on scope.

Because we are also a roofing and exterior contractor, we renovate inside and out under one roof, from the shingles to the baseboards, without you juggling multiple companies. On Ono Island that matters more than most places, because the roof, the windows, and the flood elevation are the first three things every insurer asks about.

Whole-Home Renovation Services on Ono Island

A whole-home renovation only works when every trade is coordinated by one team. That is the core of what we do.

  • Flooring installation throughout the home, including hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, and tile.
  • Interior painting for large-scale projects.
  • Drywall, trim, and finish carpentry.
  • Open-concept renovations and load-bearing wall removals.
  • Coordinated exterior work: roofing, FORTIFIED roof upgrades, siding, gutters, and paint, all matched to the ACC’s requirement that every roof on the property match in color and material.

Renovations Built for Ono Island's Coastal Climate

Ono Island's climate is hard on houses. A home surrounded by Bayou St. John, Old River, and a network of canals has to account for humidity, salt air, wind load, surge, and storm exposure, not just style.

Hurricane Sally came ashore at Gulf Shores on September 16, 2020, as a Category 2 storm crawling at 2 to 3 mph, and dropped 20 to 30 inches of rain on this coast. On Ono Island the canals overflowed, lower-lying homes flooded, and docks and boathouses across the island were damaged.

Sixteen years earlier to the day, Hurricane Ivan pushed 10 to 15 feet of surge into Bayou St. John. The homes that held up in both storms were the elevated ones with roofs and framing built to a higher standard. That is why we specify moisture-resistant materials, proper ventilation, and code-compliant framing on every renovation, and why we never treat a ground-level enclosure as living space in a flood zone.

Because Wise Builders is also a FORTIFIED roofing contractor, a whole-home renovation is the natural time to bring the roof up to that standard too, and to ask your insurer about the wind mitigation discount that comes with it.

★★★★★Google Review

“Wise Builders recently completed a major renovation on my home through a VA Special Adaptive Housing grant, including ramps, a roll-in shower, and expanded doorways. From the very beginning, Jim Brock, the project manager, was outstanding.”

Carl Griffith, Google review, December 2025

Home renovations on Ono Island, AL by Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, a whole-home renovation of an elevated canal-front home with new flooring throughout, interior painting, drywall, trim, finish carpentry, and open-concept wall removals. The image reflects renovations built for coastal Baldwin County homes with moisture-resistant materials, ventilation, and code-compliant framing, plus coordinated FORTIFIED roofing, siding, and gutters, completed in three to six months for Ono Island homeowners.
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Reviews

What Ono Island, AL Homeowners Say About Wise Builders

Wise Builders holds a 5.0 average rating across 160+ Google reviews, plus 5-star ratings on Facebook, Nextdoor, and Trust Index. The reviews below are real, named, and verifiable.

We embed reviews next to the work they describe throughout this page. Here they are together, in the homeowners' own words.

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Why Our Ono Island Reviews Matter for Your Project

A 5.0 average across 160+ reviews is not luck. It is the same dedicated-project-manager system applied to every job, every time, and it is the same team that now works out of the Foley office and drives across the Ono Island bridge.

Read the reviews yourself before you call. Then call (251) 270-5270 and talk to the team those homeowners are describing.

Service Area

Neighborhoods and Communities We Serve Around Ono Island, AL

Wise Builders remodels homes across South Baldwin County from our office at 105 W Camphor Ave #100A, Foley, AL 36535. If you are on Ono Island or anywhere along Canal Road and Perdido Bay, we most likely already work in your area.

On Ono Island, that includes Ono North, Ono Harbour, Turtle Key, Point Ono, Ono Mar, the St. John Drive homes along Bayou St. John, the Old River deep-water lots, the interior canal streets off Ono Boulevard, and the Perdido Bay frontage at the east end of the island.

Our remodeling and renovation service area includes Ono Island, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Elberta, Summerdale, Robertsdale, Loxley, Silverhill, Magnolia Springs, Bon Secour, Fairhope, Point Clear, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Lillian, Perdido Beach, Josephine, Fort Morgan, and Seminole.

Ono IslandFoleyGulf ShoresOrange BeachElbertaSummerdaleRobertsdaleLoxleySilverhillMagnolia SpringsBon SecourFairhopePoint ClearDaphneSpanish FortLillianPerdido BeachJosephineFort MorganSeminole

Not sure if you are in range? Call (251) 270-5270 and we will confirm your address in one quick conversation.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Remodeling on Ono Island, AL

How much does a high-end remodel cost on Ono Island, AL?

Costs depend on scope and finish level. On Ono Island, kitchen remodels run $15,000 to $135,000, bathroom remodels $6,800 to $62,000, and home additions from about $34,000 to $170,000. Most island projects sit in the major and luxury tiers. Your free in-home consultation gives you an exact, fixed figure.

How long does a home remodel take on Ono Island, AL?

A large kitchen remodel on Ono Island usually takes 4 to 8 weeks, a full bathroom 3 to 6 weeks, an addition 2 to 5 months, and a whole-home renovation 3 to 6 months. Your dedicated project manager gives you a firm timeline in writing before work begins, with ACC review and Baldwin County permit review already built in.

What makes Wise Builders a high-end remodeler on Ono Island, AL?

Wise Builders was established in 2022 and has remodeled Gulf Coast homes for 4+ years, now from an office in downtown Foley 20 miles from the island. Design-build under one contract, one dedicated project manager, transparent fixed pricing, managed selections, finish-carpentry-level detailing, and a 5.0 rating across 160+ reviews.

Do you ask for a large deposit before starting an Ono Island, AL remodel?

We collect a 50% deposit, and it is tied in writing to specific work and materials, so your money is committed to your project from day one. The balance follows written milestones you approve as the work is completed, and your fixed estimate spells the whole schedule out before you sign anything.

Do you handle permits for remodeling and additions on Ono Island, AL?

Yes. Ono Island is unincorporated Baldwin County, so we submit permits to Baldwin County Building Inspection at 201 E Section Ave in Foley through the county’s CitizenServe portal and schedule every inspection.

Before the county, additions and exterior changes need a written permit from the Ono Island Architectural Control Committee, which can take 30 to 60 days. We prepare that package, handle gate registration for our crews, and build both reviews into your timeline, so you never chase paperwork yourself.

If your home is in a FEMA flood zone, we also handle the elevation certificate the county requires before the permit is issued. Permitting is built into your timeline, so you never chase paperwork yourself.

Can I stay in my Ono Island, AL home during the remodel?

In most cases, yes. We remodel occupied Ono Island homes using phased sequencing, dust control, and clear work boundaries so your family can keep living at home while the project moves forward. If the house is your second home, we manage the job while you are away and send photos every work day.

Can I use a VA SAH or SHA grant for home modifications on Ono Island, AL?

Yes. Wise Builders is a VA-registered SAH and SHA grant contractor serving Ono Island and all of Baldwin County. We complete accessibility modifications such as roll-in showers, ramps, elevators, and widened doorways funded through those grants for eligible veterans.

Do you offer financing for remodeling projects on Ono Island, AL?

Yes. Financing options are available so you can start a kitchen, bathroom, addition, or full renovation sooner without paying the full cost up front. Ask about current options during your free consultation.

What is your address near Ono Island, and what hours are you open?

Wise Builders serves Ono Island from our Foley office at 105 W Camphor Ave #100A, Foley, AL 36535, 20 miles from the island bridge, and we are open 24 hours for calls.

From Foley we serve Ono Island, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Perdido Beach, Josephine, Lillian, Elberta, Summerdale, Robertsdale, Fairhope, Daphne, and the rest of South Baldwin County.

Let's Talk First

Ready to Start Your Ono Island, AL Remodel? Let's Talk First

Your Ono Island remodel starts with one free conversation and one honest, fixed estimate. There is nothing to pay and nothing to sign to find out what your project would really take.

Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations brings a dedicated project manager and a 5.0 rating across 160+ reviews to every kitchen, bathroom, addition, and renovation on Ono Island and across South Baldwin County.

Call (251) 270-5270 or request your free in-home design consultation today. Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, 105 W Camphor Ave #100A, Foley, AL 36535, proudly serving Ono Island and the Alabama Gulf Coast since 2022.

★★★★★ Google Review

"William is great to work with. Wise Builders are extremely thorough and professional. Everything was done exactly how and when they said it would be. A++++"

Nate, Google review, May 2026

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