Design-Build Remodeling · Kansas City

Homes remodeled with care, clarity, and craftsmanship.

Nova Haven is a small Kansas City remodeling firm. We plan projects in detail, communicate plainly, and build them cleanly — so the finished home is quietly better than the day we started.

Licensed & Insured Detailed, Line-Item Proposals Predictable Communication
Custom square-panel accent wall with iron lantern pendant — Nova Haven project in Leawood, KS
Why Choose Us

Why Homeowners Choose Nova Haven Remodeling

Hands-On Craftsmanship

Experienced tradespeople on every project — the same faces from framing to finish.

Professional Project Management

A dedicated project manager owns scope, schedule and quality from day one.

Predictable Communication

Regular, scheduled updates and a direct line to your project lead — no chasing us for status.

Transparent, Line-Item Estimates

Detailed proposals with clear allowances, assumptions and exclusions — no fine print.

Detailed Planning

Scope, selections and sequencing worked out before demo — so decisions happen at the desk, not the job site.

Respect for the Home

Floor protection, dust containment and considerate crews working inside a lived-in home.

Organized Work Areas & Daily Cleanup

Materials staged and labeled, tools put away, and the site swept at the end of each work day.

Locally Owned in Kansas City

Built in KC, accountable to the neighborhoods and homeowners we work with.

Thoughtful Problem Solving

When something is discovered behind a wall, we document it, present options, and decide with you before we move.

Realistic Scheduling

Timelines built from real production rates and trade availability — not sales targets.

Why Nova Haven

Built on the fundamentals, not the pitch.

Six commitments we hold to on every project — from a single powder room to a whole-home renovation.

Detailed Planning

Every project is scoped, drawn and priced before demo. Selections and long-lead items are identified up front so the plan we hand you is the plan we build to.

Predictable Communication

Scheduled progress updates, on-site photos, and a direct line to your project manager from discovery through the final walkthrough.

Quality Craftsmanship

Experienced carpenters, tile setters and finish trades — the same faces on your project from framing through punch list.

Realistic Scheduling

Timelines built around real production rates, trade availability and material lead times — and updated honestly if conditions change.

Thoughtful Problem Solving

Discoveries behind walls are documented and photographed, options are presented, and no dollar moves without your approval in writing.

Respect for the Home

Daily floor protection, dust containment, organized work areas and end-of-day cleanup — because most of our clients live in the home during the build.

Our Process

Six quiet steps, start to finish.

Most of the stress in remodeling comes from the unknown. Our process is designed to remove it — one clear step at a time.

Read Our Full Process
01
Discovery Call

A short call to understand the project, the home, and how you'd like to work.

02
In-Home Consultation

We walk the space together to talk through scope, feasibility, and selections.

03
Detailed Proposal

A line-item proposal with a clear scope, real materials, and a firm timeline.

04
Design & Planning

Drawings, selections, and pre-orders — completed before demolition so the schedule holds.

05
Construction

One project manager, one crew, weekly updates, and daily protection of your home.

06
Final Walkthrough

Punch list closed before we hand the space back to you.

Behind the Build

The work you don't see in the after photo.

The framing, the blocking, the drywall, the trim stage. Real photos from active Nova Haven job sites — because the finish only lasts if what's behind it is done right.

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Sunroom addition framed with new windows before drywall
Overland Park, KS
Sunroom Addition — Framing
Exposed engineered I-joist ceiling structure during a whole-home remodel
Overland Park, KS
Structural I-Joist Reframe
Front entry room with fresh drywall and taped seams
Lee's Summit, MO
Entry Rebuild — Drywall Stage
Built-in shelves under construction with primer and blocking visible
Overland Park, KS
Fireside Built-Ins — Carcass
In Their Words

What clients tell us after move-back-in day.

"Nova Haven managed our kitchen-to-great-room remodel like a true project — schedule, scope, and budget all held. The craftsmanship is the kind we'd hoped to find but had given up on."
Allison & Daniel R.
Leawood, KS · Kitchen & Great Room
"What stood out was the communication. Weekly updates, photos, and clear answers — never had to chase anyone. The finished bath looks like something out of a magazine."
Mira K.
Prairie Village, KS · Primary Bath Suite
"Our basement is now the most-used room in the house. Their attention to detail on the millwork and bar is something we point out to every guest."
Jeff & Carmen B.
Lee's Summit, MO · Finished Basement
FAQ

Questions, answered plainly.

The questions we hear most often from Kansas City homeowners planning their first remodel with us.

Every Nova Haven project is priced individually. Scope, existing conditions, material selections, design complexity, structural work, and permit requirements all shape the number. Rather than publishing fixed ranges that rarely apply to any one home, we walk the project with you in person and prepare a detailed, line-item proposal so you can see exactly what is included, what is excluded, and where allowances have been set.
Start a Project

Let's talk about your home.

Whether you're planning a full renovation or a single thoughtful update, every project starts with one short, no-pressure conversation.

From Vision to Haven.