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St. Elmo, 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 St. Elmo, Alabama and south Mobile County from our Mobile location on Rangeline Road in Theodore.

St. Elmo is an unincorporated farming community strung along US-90 between Irvington and Grand Bay, about 10 miles and 15 minutes down the highway from our office at 6215 Rangeline Rd #105, Theodore, AL 36582.

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.

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) 305-7282 for a free in-home design consultation anywhere in St. Elmo or the surrounding south Mobile County communities.

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A Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations project manager sitting at the kitchen table with a St. Elmo, AL homeowner during a free in-home design consultation, listening before measuring anything. The image reflects a licensed, bonded, insured, BBB accredited high-end remodeler based at 6215 Rangeline Rd in Theodore serving St. Elmo, Irvington, Grand Bay, Dawes and Tillmans Corner with honest answers, no pressure, and no deposit required to have the first conversation about a kitchen or bathroom remodel.
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Start Here

We Know Choosing a Remodeler in St. Elmo, AL Can Feel Stressful

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

St. Elmo is not a place contractors set up shop. It is a rural stretch of US-90 with acreage, older farmhouses, an elementary school, a feed and seed, and a county airport, so most of the remodelers who quote work here drive in from somewhere else.

Some of them are excellent. It only takes hearing about one project that went sideways, though, for the whole decision to start feeling heavy.

So we will say this plainly. The first conversation costs nothing, requires no deposit, and comes with no pressure. We drive down US-90 from our Mobile location in Theodore, 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 St. Elmo, AL Homeowners Tell Us Before They Call

After four years of in-home consultations across Mobile County, including the acreage and older homes around St. Elmo, 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.

In a community where most houses date to the 1970s or earlier and sit on lots of an acre or more, a lot of those stories come from families who want a tired kitchen or bath brought up to the standard of the land it sits on. The rest come from homeowners on March Road or Boe Road who have been burned once already.

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 St. Elmo, AL homeowner showing a Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations project manager an unfinished kitchen left behind by a previous contractor, 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 Mobile County Inspection Services, daily updates, and a comprehensive final walkthrough on every south Mobile County remodeling project.
What St. Elmo 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 explanationYour dedicated project manager sends an update on every active work day, and you hold the schedule from day one
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 permits and inspections themselvesWe submit your permit to Mobile County Inspection Services on Schillinger Road through its Electronic Plan Review portal, schedule every inspection, and build the review window into your timeline
A storm-chasing crew took a deposit after Sally and never came back to the south countyOur headquarters is 10 miles up US-90 at 6215 Rangeline Rd in Theodore, and the same team has worked this end of Mobile County since 2022
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 We Started Wise Builders in Mobile, AL

Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations was established in 2022 in Theodore 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 put the headquarters on Rangeline Road because it sits in the middle of the homes we serve. From our Mobile location on Rangeline Road, we serve St. Elmo with a drive of about 10 miles and 15 minutes: south on Rangeline, west on US-90 past Irvington, and you are there.

Our Mobile location is at 6215 Rangeline Rd #105, Theodore, AL 36582, a few minutes from the I-10 interchange.

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 a St. Elmo, AL jobsite in branded shirts, with owner Cody and project managers Jim Brock and Graham Brock reviewing plans together. The image reflects a company established in 2022 with headquarters at 6215 Rangeline Rd in Theodore, 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 · Mobile location, 6215 Rangeline Rd #105, Theodore
Why Wise Builders

Three Promises We Make on Every St. Elmo 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, 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 Mobile 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 St. Elmo Project

Trust in remodeling is earned with paperwork, not promises. Here is what stands behind the Wise Builders name in St. Elmo.

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
FORTIFIED Roofing ContractorRoof upgrades built to the IBHS standard that Alabama insurers discount
Mobile County HeadquartersA physical address on Rangeline Road in Theodore, 10 miles from St. Elmo, 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) 305-7282 for a free in-home design consultation.

A completed high-end remodel in St. Elmo, 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 rural south Mobile County homes in St. Elmo, Irvington, Grand Bay, Dawes, and Tillmans Corner.
Design-build · One team owns design and construction
The Standard

What High-End Remodeling Actually Means in St. Elmo, 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 St. Elmo it also means building for humidity, wind, and a hurricane season that has already tested this end of the county twice.

We are a full design-build general contractor. We draw the layout, source the finishes, 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 a St. Elmo 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.

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, and allowances settled before demo
Gulf Coast buildStandard spec regardless of climateMoisture-resistant materials, proper ventilation, code-compliant framing for Mobile County wind loads
JobsiteMinimal protectionDust barriers, floor protection, and daily cleanup
ProofFew or no reviews5.0 rating across 160+ Google reviews

Three Kinds of St. Elmo Homes, Three Kinds of Remodel

St. Elmo's housing stock is rural and mixed. This was a farming stop on the L&N Railroad, named after an Augusta Evans Wilson novel, and it still reads that way. Brick ranches and farmhouses from the 1960s and 1970s sit on big lots, a 1925 estate holds a spot on the National Register, and a scattering of newer builds have gone up on acreage. Each one asks for a different remodel.

St. Elmo Home TypeWhere You Find ItWhat the Remodel Usually Involves
Older farmhouses and estate-era homesAlong old US-90 near the depot site, the Bishop Manor Estate area, and the original farm roadsKitchen and bath layouts opened up, electrical and plumbing brought to current code, original character kept
1960s to 1980s brick ranches on acreageMarch Road, Boe Road, Union Church, Jackson Creek, and Cedar GroveBuilder-grade kitchens and baths replaced with custom cabinetry, quartz, tile showers, and better ventilation, plus primary-suite additions
Newer construction on large lotsBelmont Lake Estates and new builds on 3 to 18 acre tracts off Hwy 90Finish upgrades the builder did not offer, sunrooms and enclosed porches, in-law suites, and accessibility modifications

Your free consultation starts with which house you own, because a 1972 ranch on three acres off Boe Road and a 2023 build with a FORTIFIED roof in Belmont Lake Estates do not get the same plan.

Who We Remodel For in St. Elmo

Our St. Elmo 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.

  • Rural acreage families who are staying put and want a luxury kitchen or primary suite in a house that has been in the family for decades.
  • Retirees and empty nesters, in a community with a median age near 48, modernizing for the next 20 years of comfort and accessibility.
  • Shipyard, refinery, and industrial workers who commute to Bayou La Batre, Theodore Industrial Park, or the Mobile waterfront and want the house finished right.
  • Buyers who closed on a newer build off Hwy 90 and want the finishes the builder never offered.
  • Veterans using VA SAH and SHA grants for accessibility modifications.
  • Owners restoring an older St. Elmo farmhouse or estate-era home without stripping out its character.

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 a St. Elmo, 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 St. Elmo, AL, from free in-home design consultation and transparent fixed estimate through design selections, Mobile County Inspection Services permitting, 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 Mobile County homeowners.
Six Steps

Our Six-Step Remodeling Process in St. Elmo

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 a St. Elmo, 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 a St. Elmo, 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 a St. Elmo, 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 Gulf Coast climate. A Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations project manager holding an approved Mobile County building permit and a printed remodeling schedule at a St. Elmo, 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 a St. Elmo, 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 St. Elmo, 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 an older farmhouse or a ranch on acreage we also assess the structure and the systems behind the walls on that first visit.

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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 humidity and wind of the Alabama coast.

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Step 4. Permitting and Scheduling

St. Elmo is unincorporated, so your permit goes to Mobile County Inspection Services at 1110 Schillinger Road N, Mobile, AL 36608, phone (251) 574-3507, open Monday through Friday 7:30 to 4:30.

We submit plans through the county's Electronic Plan Review portal, plan around its review window, and lock in your start date.

St. Elmo sits about 135 feet above sea level, so most lots here are outside the FEMA special flood hazard area. Homes along the creek bottoms toward Bayou La Batre can fall in Zone AE, and if yours does, we design the addition to the required elevation and get the county's floodplain sign-off before framing.

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Step 5. Build Phase

Your project manager coordinates every trade, schedules each county inspection, 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 in St. Elmo, AL

Every home is different, but local ranges help you plan. The figures below reflect typical south Mobile County project costs, and your in-home estimate refines them to your exact scope and finish level.

ProjectTypical St. Elmo, 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) 305-7282 for a free in-home design consultation.

Kitchen remodeling in St. Elmo, AL by Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, a luxury kitchen remodel 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 St. Elmo-area homeowners.
Typical on-site time · 4 to 8 weeks
Kitchens

Kitchen Remodeling in St. Elmo, AL

Kitchen remodeling is the redesign and rebuild of your kitchen's layout, cabinetry, surfaces, and systems. It is the highest-impact remodel most St. Elmo homeowners can make, both for daily life and for the value of a house that was probably never going to be sold anyway.

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 in St. Elmo typically runs 4 to 8 weeks on site.

Out here the kitchen is the room that feeds a family after a day in the field or a shift at the shipyard, and most of the ones we see were last touched in the 1980s. 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.

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 a St. Elmo Kitchen Remodel Costs by Scope

Kitchen budgets in St. Elmo span a wide range because scope does. A builder-grade kitchen in a 1975 brick ranch on Boe Road and a full custom kitchen in a new build on 10 acres off Hwy 90 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 St. Elmo Homeowners Are Requesting

The most-requested high-end kitchen features have moved well past a coat of paint. These are the upgrades driving St. Elmo 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 seamless, 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 Gulf Coast 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 St. Elmo remodels, especially in homes that put up garden produce and host the whole family on Sundays.

★★★★★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 in St. Elmo, 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 south Mobile County humidity demands, not just the tile you see. In older St. Elmo homes that often means replacing a 1970s tub surround and a bath fan that never vented outside. A full bathroom renovation in St. Elmo 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, seven miles from the Mississippi Sound.

What a St. Elmo Bathroom Remodel Costs by Scope

Bathrooms range from a focused refresh to a full primary suite rebuild. Here is how St. Elmo 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 in St. Elmo

Today's St. Elmo 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 St. Elmo's retirees and from families planning to age in place on the land.

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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.

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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 in St. Elmo, 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 Gulf Coast waterproofing and ventilation completed in three to six weeks for St. Elmo-area homeowners.
Typical on-site time · 3 to 6 weeks
Home additions in St. Elmo, AL by Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, a seamless home addition matched to the existing structure, roofline, and foundation. The image shows a primary-suite addition, sunroom, 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 Mobile County families.
$125 to $250 per square foot · One contract
Additions

Home Additions in St. Elmo, 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 St. Elmo acreage but have outgrown your floor plan. With lots here running three acres and up, there is almost always room to build out instead of up.

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 St. Elmo additions run 2 to 5 months from permit to final walkthrough.

Additions We Design and Build in St. Elmo

An addition is one of the most structural projects a homeowner can take on, which is why a licensed GC matters. These are the additions St. Elmo 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 south Mobile County market.

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Sunrooms and Enclosed Porches

Sunrooms and enclosed porches add year-round living space built for coastal weather, with proper insulation, ventilation, and storm-rated glazing. On this end of Mobile County, that glazing and the roof tie-in are engineered for the county's coastal 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.

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In-Law Suites and Accessible Ground-Floor Living

In-law suites and accessible ground-floor additions add independent living space, including VA SAH grant modifications like ramps, roll-in showers, and widened doorways for eligible veterans. In St. Elmo, where land stays in the family and parents move in next to their children, the in-law suite is one of our most common south county requests.

★★★★★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 in St. Elmo, 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 St. Elmo: 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 a 1970s St. Elmo ranch that has never had a full update, that usually matters more than any single room.

Whole-Home Renovation Services in St. Elmo

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.

Renovations Built for St. Elmo's Gulf Coast Climate

St. Elmo's climate is hard on houses. A renovation here has to account for humidity, wind load, and storm exposure, not just style.

Hurricane Katrina pushed a 12 to 14 foot surge into Bayou La Batre in August 2005, seven miles south of St. Elmo, and drove gusts past 80 mph at Mobile Regional Airport. Hurricane Sally followed on September 16, 2020, with an 82 mph gust at the same airport and trees and power lines down across the southern half of the county.

The homes that held up had roofs and framing built to a higher standard, which is why we specify moisture-resistant materials, proper ventilation, and code-compliant framing on every renovation.

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 in St. Elmo, AL by Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, a whole-home renovation with new flooring throughout, interior painting, drywall, trim, finish carpentry, and open-concept wall removals. The image reflects renovations built for rural south Mobile 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 St. Elmo homeowners.
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Reviews

What St. Elmo, 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 St. Elmo 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 drives down US-90 to St. Elmo from Theodore.

Read the reviews yourself before you call. Then call (251) 305-7282 and talk to the team those homeowners are describing.

Service Area

Neighborhoods and Communities We Serve Around St. Elmo, AL

Wise Builders remodels homes across Mobile County from our Mobile location at 6215 Rangeline Rd #105, Theodore, AL 36582. If you are near St. Elmo, we most likely already work in your area.

Inside St. Elmo, that includes the homes along US-90 from the St. Elmo Airport east to the Irvington line, the acreage off March Road and Boe Road, Union Church, Jackson Creek, Cedar Grove, Belmont Lake Estates, and the older properties around the Bishop Manor Estate.

From our Mobile location on Rangeline Road, we serve St. Elmo with a drive of about 10 miles and 15 minutes down US-90, which puts a project manager at your door for a free consultation without a long wait.

Our remodeling and renovation service area includes St. Elmo, Mobile, Tillmans Corner, Dawes, Irvington, Semmes, Eight Mile, Prichard, Chickasaw, Saraland, Grand Bay, Coden, Satsuma, Creola, Wilmer, Axis, Mount Vernon, Citronelle, Bayou La Batre, and Dauphin Island.

St. ElmoMobileTillmans CornerDawesIrvingtonSemmesEight MilePrichardChickasawSaralandGrand BayCodenSatsumaCreolaWilmerAxisMount VernonCitronelleBayou La BatreDauphin Island

Not sure if you are in range? Call (251) 305-7282 and we will confirm your address in one quick conversation.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Remodeling in St. Elmo, AL

How much does a high-end remodel cost in St. Elmo, AL?

Costs depend on scope and finish level. In St. Elmo, 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. Your free in-home consultation gives you an exact, fixed figure.

How long does a home remodel take in St. Elmo, AL?

A large kitchen remodel in St. Elmo 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 Mobile County permit review already built in.

What makes Wise Builders a high-end remodeler in St. Elmo, AL?

Wise Builders was established in 2022 in Theodore and has remodeled Mobile County homes for 4+ years, 10 miles up the road from St. Elmo. 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 a St. Elmo, 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 in St. Elmo, AL?

Yes. St. Elmo is unincorporated, so we submit your permit to Mobile County Inspection Services at 1110 Schillinger Road N in Mobile, phone (251) 574-3507, through the county's Electronic Plan Review portal, and we schedule every inspection.

If your lot falls in a FEMA Zone AE along one of the creek bottoms, we handle the floodplain review too. Permitting is built into your timeline, so you never chase paperwork yourself.

Can I stay in my St. Elmo, AL home during the remodel?

In most cases, yes. We remodel occupied St. Elmo homes using phased sequencing, dust control, and clear work boundaries so your family can keep living at home while the project moves forward.

Can I use a VA SAH or SHA grant for home modifications in St. Elmo, AL?

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

Do you offer financing for remodeling projects in St. Elmo, 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 St. Elmo, and what hours are you open?

Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations serves St. Elmo from its Mobile location at 6215 Rangeline Rd #105, Theodore, AL 36582, about 10 miles up US-90, and we are open 24 hours for calls.

From Theodore we serve St. Elmo, Irvington, Grand Bay, Tillmans Corner, Dawes, Bayou La Batre, Coden, Semmes, Saraland, and the rest of Mobile County.

Let's Talk First

Ready to Start Your St. Elmo, AL Remodel? Let's Talk First

Your St. Elmo 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 in St. Elmo and south Mobile County.

Call (251) 305-7282 or request your free in-home design consultation today. Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, 6215 Rangeline Rd #105, Theodore, AL 36582, proudly serving St. Elmo 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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