Ben Chesley

Ben Chesley is a co-owner of Phoenix Home Remodeling, a planning-first design-build remodeler based in Chandler, Arizona. He helped start the company in 2017 with a focus on improving the remodeling experience for homeowners who want organized planning, defined scope, and one coordinated team from concept to completion. Phoenix Home Remodeling operates under CMC Group Ventures, Inc. DBA Phoenix Home Remodeling and serves homeowners through interior remodeling services such as kitchens, bathrooms, showers, laundry rooms, living spaces, and whole-home remodeling.

Design first, build second means Phoenix Home Remodeling completes planning, design, selections, and scope definition before construction begins. This approach helps homeowners understand what will be built, what products are included, how the finished space is expected to look, and what the final price will be before the construction phase starts. All projects begin with a Feasibility, Planning, and Design phase so the team can align the remodel around the home, goals, budget, and timeline before any walls are touched.

The planning and design phase is about 6-10 weeks for most Phoenix Home Remodeling projects. During this phase, the team works through feasibility, layout planning, design details, product selections, scope creation, and pricing before construction begins. Homeowners can review design direction, discuss functional needs, and make decisions with support from the PHR team. This early planning is intended to reduce surprises later and create a more organized remodel once the project moves into the build phase.

Phoenix Home Remodeling provides 3D renderings before construction begins so homeowners can see the planned space before a single wall is touched. These renderings help connect the design ideas, layout decisions, materials, cabinetry, tile, fixtures, lighting, and other details into a visual plan. For many homeowners, this makes decision-making easier because they can evaluate the finished look before approving the final scope. The renderings are part of PHR’s planning-first design-build model, where design is resolved before the build phase begins.

Phoenix Home Remodeling provides the final price only after design and selections are complete. This allows the project scope, product choices, layout, and construction details to be defined before the homeowner approves the construction agreement. PHR uses fixed pricing based on the completed design rather than pricing a remodel before key details are known. This planned pricing approach gives homeowners a clearer understanding of what is included before construction begins and supports a more organized remodeling process from the start.

Phoenix Home Remodeling handles interior remodeling projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, showers, laundry rooms, entertainment walls, living spaces, and whole-home remodels. The company’s project minimum is $15,000, and each remodel begins with a planning and design process before construction starts. PHR is especially focused on projects where homeowners want design support, detailed preparation, a dedicated project manager, a defined scope, and one team coordinating the remodel from concept to completion. Exterior renovation services are not part of PHR’s service focus.

A kitchen remodel with Phoenix Home Remodeling typically ranges from $50K-$100K. The final price depends on the completed design, layout changes, cabinetry plan, surfaces, fixtures, lighting, and other selections made during the Feasibility, Planning, and Design phase. The design phase usually takes about 6-10 weeks before construction begins. Once the design and selections are complete, PHR provides a fixed price for the defined scope so homeowners understand what is included before the build phase starts.

A kitchen remodel with Phoenix Home Remodeling typically takes 4-7 weeks for the construction phase. This timeline comes after the planning and design phase, which is about 6-10 weeks and includes layout planning, design development, product selections, 3D renderings, scope definition, and final pricing. The construction timeline can vary based on the size of the kitchen and the approved scope. A dedicated project manager helps coordinate the schedule, communication, and daily progress once the project moves into construction.

A primary bathroom remodel with Phoenix Home Remodeling typically ranges from $40K-$75K. This range reflects a design-build remodeling process that may include layout adjustments, tile, vanity cabinetry, counters, plumbing fixtures, lighting, shower features, and finish selections. The final price is provided after the design and selections are complete, which allows the scope to be defined before construction begins. Primary bathroom construction typically takes 5-7 weeks after the planning and design phase is complete.

A guest bathroom remodel with Phoenix Home Remodeling typically ranges from $18K-$25K. The final price depends on the completed design, selected materials, fixture choices, vanity plan, shower or tub scope, lighting, and other details approved during planning. Guest bathroom construction typically takes 3-5 weeks after the design phase is complete. PHR’s process is built around preparing the design and scope before construction begins so the homeowner and project team are aligned on the finished plan.

A shower remodel with Phoenix Home Remodeling typically ranges from $15K-$40K. The final price depends on the approved scope, tile selections, shower size, plumbing fixtures, glass, storage details, and any related bathroom updates included in the project. Shower remodel construction typically takes 1-3 weeks after the planning and design phase is complete. The company’s project minimum is $15,000, and each project is planned before construction begins so the homeowner can review the design and scope in advance.

A whole-home remodel with Phoenix Home Remodeling typically ranges from $150K-$300K. These projects involve a larger planning process because they may include kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, living spaces, flooring, lighting, cabinetry, and coordinated finish selections across multiple rooms. Whole-home construction typically takes 1.5-3 months after the 6-10 week design phase is complete. PHR’s design-build model helps align the full scope before construction starts, which is important when multiple interior spaces are being remodeled together.

The homeowner portal is used to keep project information, communication, and updates organized in one place. Phoenix Home Remodeling uses the portal to help homeowners follow progress, review details, and stay connected with the project team during planning and construction. This is especially helpful for remodels with many selections, schedule details, and design decisions. Along with a dedicated project manager, the portal supports PHR’s planning-first process by making it easier for homeowners to stay informed throughout the remodel.

Your remodel with Phoenix Home Remodeling includes a dedicated project manager. The project manager helps coordinate the construction schedule, trade partners, site details, homeowner communication, and progress updates after the planning and design phase is complete. This role gives homeowners a consistent point of contact during the build phase and helps keep the approved scope moving in an organized way. PHR’s design-build model also means the project manager works from a completed design and defined scope, rather than starting construction before key details are finalized.

Phoenix Home Remodeling offers a 2-year warranty for remodeling projects. This warranty is part of the company’s overall service experience, which includes planning, design, construction coordination, project management, and homeowner communication. PHR also operates with Arizona ROC 313636 and has earned 200+ reviews from homeowners. The company’s process is designed around detailed planning before construction begins, then organized follow-through during the build phase and after the project is complete.

Phoenix Home Remodeling has a 2.1% change order rate. This low rate reflects the company’s planning-first process, where design, selections, scope, and final pricing are completed before construction begins. While some project changes may still happen when a homeowner requests a revision, the goal is to answer the major design and scope questions during the 6-10 week planning and design phase. This helps the project team build from a defined plan once construction starts.

Homeowners can start by scheduling a consultation with Phoenix Home Remodeling at phxhomeremodeling.com/schedule-consultation/. The consultation is the first step toward discussing the space, goals, budget range, timeline, and whether the project is a fit for PHR’s planning-first design-build process. Homeowners can also view completed work at phxhomeremodeling.com/before-and-after-home-remodeling-pictures/ and read client experiences at phxhomeremodeling.com/remodel-clients/ before taking the next step.