Whole-home renovations for Lakewood's century homes and bungalows — one accountable crew, honest budgets.
Manzil Renovation renovates homes in Lakewood, from single rooms to complete whole-home remodels of century homes, bungalows, and multi-family houses. Whole-home renovations in Greater Cleveland typically run $40,000 to $150,000 or more, depending on scope. One in-house crew handles plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
Lakewood is one of the oldest and most densely built suburbs in Greater Cleveland. Its homes have solid framing, hardwood floors, and real character, along with old wiring, galvanized pipes, and kitchens and baths that have been updated piecemeal over a century. A good renovation fixes the systems first and keeps what makes the house special.
Lakewood incorporated as a village in 1889, and streetcars from Cleveland reached it in 1893. Its population jumped from about 15,000 in 1910 to about 42,000 in 1920 and about 70,500 by 1930, so much of the housing dates from the early 1900s: Victorian and colonial single-family homes, worker cottages in Birdtown, and multi-family homes and brick apartment buildings.
Renovating an older Lakewood home all at once is usually faster and cheaper in total, because walls are opened once, systems are updated together, and finishes match. If you need to stay in the house, we phase the work so later phases do not undo earlier ones, running new wiring and plumbing before finishing the rooms they pass through.
Our Wayland Ave renovation in Cleveland shows the approach: a new kitchen and bathroom, refinished hardwood, a finished attic loft, and a rebuilt deck, completed in 8 to 12 weeks by one crew.
Lakewood kitchens are often narrow and closed off, and bathrooms are often small and tucked under a roofline or stair. We plan around the footprint: galley kitchens with better storage and lighting, openings widened to the dining room where the structure allows, and bathrooms with walk-in showers, wall-hung vanities, and properly vented fans.
In multi-family homes, we renovate each unit's kitchen and bathroom to the same standard, update shared systems, and schedule the work so one unit can stay occupied where possible.
A whole-home renovation in Greater Cleveland typically costs $40,000 to $70,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $70,000 to $150,000 for a mid-range renovation with a new kitchen and bathrooms, and $150,000 or more for a full gut with systems and structural work. Kitchen remodels run $15,000 to $40,000 and full bathrooms $8,000 to $18,000.
| Renovation scope | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh | $40,000 to $70,000 |
| Mid-range renovation | $70,000 to $150,000 |
| Full gut or luxury | $150,000+ |
See our whole-home renovation cost guide for the full breakdown.
Many Lakewood homes have a full basement and an unfinished attic, both of which can add living space without an addition. Older basements often have stone or brick foundations and low ceilings, so we check moisture and height first. Attics need adequate headroom, insulation, and a code-compliant stair before they can become a bedroom or office.
Lakewood's Division of Housing and Building issues permits for alterations, repairs, and new construction, and handles contractor registration and licensing. Applications go through the city's online portal. The division is at 12650 Detroit Avenue and can be reached at (216) 529-6270.
Manzil Renovation prepares the paperwork, pulls the permits, and schedules every inspection.
We also serve nearby Rocky River, Fairview Park, and Westlake. Restoring an older home? Read how to restore a historic Cleveland home.
Planning a Lakewood renovation? Call (216) 659-6820 for a free consultation.
Whole-home renovations in Greater Cleveland typically run $40,000 to $70,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $70,000 to $150,000 with a new kitchen and bathrooms, and $150,000 or more for a full gut. Lakewood's century homes often need plumbing or electrical updates, which we price after inspection.
Yes. We renovate single-family homes and multi-family properties, including unit turnovers, kitchens and baths in each unit, and shared systems. We plan the work so one unit can stay occupied when possible.
Usually. Lakewood's Division of Housing and Building issues permits for alterations, repairs, and new construction, and registers contractors. Applications go through the city's online portal. Manzil Renovation files the permits and schedules inspections.
Yes. We keep original trim, built-ins, hardwood, and windows where they are worth saving, and update the wiring, plumbing, kitchens, and bathrooms around them.
Most whole-home renovations take about 2 to 6 months. A cosmetic refresh can finish in 8 to 12 weeks; a full gut with new systems takes longer.
Yes. Every Lakewood consultation is free and no-obligation. Call (216) 659-6820.
Every Manzil project gets thoughtful planning, an honest scope, and one accountable team from the first visit through the final walkthrough.
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