High-End Renovations in Manhattan

It isn't simply the cost of the materials. High-end renovation often involves a greater level of customization, more specialized trades, exacting finish work, and closer coordination between individual elements of the home. The difference is often most apparent in how well everything comes together, from the proportions and millwork to transitions, alignments, hardware, and finishes.

There isn't a useful standard figure because the scope and level of customization can vary enormously. The size and condition of the home, architectural changes, custom millwork, kitchens and bathrooms, specialty materials, fixtures, and level of finish all influence the investment. We prefer to understand the plans, priorities, and expectations for the home before having a meaningful budget conversation.

Yes. High-end residential projects are often collaborative, and we can work alongside architects, interior designers, engineers, fabricators, and other specialists involved in the project. Our role is to help translate the design into construction while keeping the different trades, materials, schedules, and details coordinated in the field.

Yes. Custom cabinetry, built-ins, closets, paneling, and other millwork can be integrated into the broader renovation. These elements often interact closely with flooring, walls, lighting, electrical work, stone, hardware, and other finishes, so coordinating them within the larger construction schedule is particularly important.

Items that require fabrication or have extended lead times need to be identified early enough to avoid unnecessarily holding up later stages of construction. We consider ordering, fabrication, delivery, site readiness, and installation as interconnected parts of the schedule. This is especially important when other work depends on the dimensions or installation of a custom component.

We protect finished surfaces as soon as they're installed and adjust that protection as the project progresses. Depending on the material and location, that can include covering floors and countertops, protecting millwork and cabinetry, limiting traffic through completed areas, and carefully sequencing remaining trades so finished work isn't unnecessarily exposed. We also keep the jobsite organized and monitor protected areas throughout construction rather than treating protection as a one-time step.

As involved as makes sense for you and the project. Some clients want to stay closely connected to decisions throughout construction, while others prefer to rely more heavily on their architect, designer, and Stanton team. Either way, we believe you should understand how the project is progressing, what decisions are coming up, and when your input is needed.