Remodeling in University City, MO
University City's historic districts near the Delmar Loop are full of solid early-1900s brick homes with small original kitchens and dated baths. We modernize them — reconfiguring layouts and updating systems — while respecting their period character.
University City is a streetcar-era inner-ring suburb about five to six miles north of our Webster Groves shop, spanning the 63130 and 63132. St. Louis Kitchen Remodel Co. remodels kitchens and baths across the city — from the historic districts near the Delmar Loop to the homes along Olive Blvd, Big Bend, and Skinker. The Loop itself, with the Tivoli, Blueberry Hill, and the St. Louis Walk of Fame, plus the landmark Lion Gates and City Hall, gives U City a character all its own, and Washington University sits right at its edge.
For a remodeler, U City is defined by its age — it's one of the oldest St. Louis suburbs, with much of it laid out between the 1890s and 1920s. The older southern portion near the Loop and WashU is dense with solid-brick homes in Colonial Revival and other period styles, organized into multiple historic districts: University Heights (1902), Parkview (1905), University Hills (1923), Ames Place, and Maryland Terrace. These century-old homes typically still have small original kitchens and dated baths in need of modernization, while the newer mid-century homes to the north add their own remodeling demand.
The brick homes of U City's historic districts are wonderfully built, but their kitchens and baths were designed for a different century. Modernizing them well — without erasing what makes them special — is exactly our kind of work:
Homes this old — many dating to the early 1900s — almost always carry original plumbing, outdated wiring, and lath-and-plaster walls behind their solid brick. We plan for these conditions from the start so your remodel stays on schedule, and so the result honors the home.
Full kitchen transformations for University City homes — cabinets, counters, flooring, and smarter, reconfigured layouts.
Modernize a dated bath or add a new one, with tile, vanities, tubs, and showers done right.
Custom tile walk-in showers and tub-to-shower conversions for older University City baths.
Refresh your kitchen for less while keeping its character — reface, refinish, or go custom.
Turn an unfinished basement into living space — family rooms, baths, and bars.
Because remodeling a century-old home takes a contractor who respects it and knows what's behind the walls. We carry a 5.0-star Google rating, work nearby from our Webster Groves shop, and bring an in-house design team, quality materials, and financing through Hearth to every project. We modernize U City's historic homes with the care they deserve. We also remodel throughout nearby Clayton, Richmond Heights, and Brentwood. Curious what to budget? See our St. Louis kitchen remodel cost guide.
University City Remodeling FAQ
Yes — it's a specialty. We do period-respecting remodels in districts like University Heights, Parkview, University Hills, Ames Place, and Maryland Terrace, modernizing the kitchen or bath while keeping the home's woodwork and character intact.
Often, yes. Many U City homes near the Loop still have small, closed-off original kitchens. We can frequently reconfigure the layout to open it up, and we'll identify load-bearing walls and routing before we plan.
We plan for it. Homes from the 1890s-1920s typically have original plumbing, outdated wiring, and lath-and-plaster behind the brick. We assess these systems up front and update what your remodel needs so the work lasts.
It depends on the size, materials, and scope of your project. We give an honest, itemized estimate at your free consultation, and financing is available through Hearth. More on remodel costs →
Yes — every project starts with a free, no-pressure consultation. Call (314) 710-2786 or request one online.
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