We are proud to have built exceptional custom homes or done remodeling projects in the areas of the Dallas-Fort-Worth Metroplex like Lochwood, Highland Meadows, The L Streets, Lake Highlands, White Rock, Oak Cliff, Eastwood, Old Lake Highlands, Town Creek, Moss Farm, Vickery Meadow, Forest Meadow, Lakewood, Lakewood Heights, Lakewood Hills, Lower Greenville, Junius Heights, Swiss Avenue, Hollywood/Santa Monica, Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, Casa Linda, Munger Place, Vickery Place, Greenland Hills, Glencoe, The M Streets, Caruth Terrace, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, University Park, Bluffview, Greenway Parks, Northwest Dallas, Northeast Dallas, Kessler Park, Bishop Arts District, Uptown, Addison, Farmers Branch, Far North Dallas, Canyon Creek (Richardson), Reservation (Richardson), and Willow Bend (Plano), bringing unparalleled craftsmanship to every foundation laid across the DFW area.

Invisible features for a home renovation in North Dallas are upgrades that improve the home's comfort, efficiency, and value without altering its visual character. This approach is ideal for preserving the traditional style of many classic North Dallas homes while adding modern functionality.

Comfort and efficiency upgrades

These renovations improve the livability of a home while being discreetly integrated into its structure.

• Insulation: Soundproof insulation can be installed in walls and between floors to minimize noise transfer, a feature especially useful for homes with multiple occupants or close neighbors. Better thermal insulation also helps with the hot Dallas summers, reducing energy bills.

• Plumbing: Tankless water heaters provide an unlimited supply of hot water, save space, and increase energy efficiency. Upgrading old pipes is another hidden renovation that improves a home's infrastructure.

• HVAC: Installing a new, high-efficiency HVAC system or a variable-speed air conditioner can provide more comfortable, consistent interior temperatures with lower energy consumption.

• Underfloor Heating: This system uses electric mats or water pipes installed under the flooring to provide quiet, uniform warmth without visible radiators or vents.

Technology and Automation

Smart home technology can be woven into a home's infrastructure to offer convenience and security without changing its appearance.

• Integrated smart technology: Devices like thermostats, lighting systems, security cameras, and locks can be seamlessly integrated and controlled via a smartphone.

• Seamless smart locks: Invisible smart locks hide the technology inside the door, so you can enter with a key fob or your phone without altering the look of your hardware.

• Hidden wiring: During a renovation, you can pre-wire the walls for a whole-home sound system, security cameras, or future smart devices. Outlets can be added in overlooked spots like inside closets or on kitchen countertops for charging devices.

Functional and Space-Saving Additions

These features add convenience and better utilize space while maintaining a home's tidy appearance.

• Concealed Storage: Add pull-out spice racks, built-in shelving, or other hidden compartments inside cabinets and walls to increase organization.

• Custom Built-ins: These can be designed to match your home's aesthetic while providing attractive storage for media equipment, books, and other items.

• Under-stair Drawers: This maximizes the use of a typically wasted space, providing extra storage for shoes or other items.

• Recessed Bathroom Storage: This can be installed in walls for items like medicine or toiletries, keeping the space uncluttered.

Yes! We provide free, no-obligation estimates to help you plan your kitchen, bathroom and living area remodels. For larger projects such as custom homes, second story additions, room additions and full home remodels, we will guide you through our designing and estimating process and work with you every step of the way from permitting to the final punch list. Connect with us now to get started.

We pride ourselves on being highly responsive and available throughout your project, ensuring clear communication at all times. Call us at (972) 754-9988 or Connect with us online to see when we can start on YOUR custom home, residential renovation, second story, bathroom or kitchen remodeling project.

With almost 20 years of experience and over 250 completed home projects, we bring extensive knowledge and expertise to every renovation. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Second Story Additions, Room Additions, Home Additions, Garage Additions Construction and Renovations, Attic Renovations, Living Spaces, pretty much anything and everything you can envision. Eric Cantu Remodeling can also build a new custom home on an empty plot or on top of an existing structure.

Check out before and after for this M Streets custom home project.

Yes, we have won "Best of Houzz" awards and badges. Most recently already in 2025 for Best of Service, we have also won in the past in 2015 and 2016. We have been kind of busy winning for our clients building beautiful custom homes and turning their current homes into the best remodeling projects we have done. They just keep getting better. This is why we, (and our clients), think we are one of the best residential renovation companies and remodeling general contractors in the North Dallas area. Want to see out best remodeling ideas and projects in Dallas? Check out our Gallery for remodeling and renovation ideas we have brought to life.

Yes, we take care of all necessary permits and inspections to ensure your project meets local building codes in many different neighborhoods across the Dallas Area for bathroom and kitchen remodeling, attic renovations, second story additions and custom new home construction. We are proud to have built exceptional custom homes or done remodeling projects in the areas of the Dallas-Fort-Worth Metroplex like Lochwood, Highland Meadows, The L Streets, Lake Highlands, White Rock, Oak Cliff, Eastwood, Old Lake Highlands, Town Creek, Moss Farm, Vickery Meadow, Forest Meadow, Lakewood, Lakewood Heights, Lakewood Hills, Lower Greenville, Junius Heights, Swiss Avenue, Hollywood/Santa Monica, Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, Casa Linda, Munger Place, Vickery Place, Greenland Hills, Glencoe, The M Streets, Caruth Terrace, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, University Park, Bluffview, Greenway Parks, Northwest Dallas, Northeast Dallas, Kessler Park, Bishop Arts District, Uptown, Addison, Farmers Branch, Far North Dallas, Canyon Creek (Richardson), Reservation (Richardson), and Willow Bend (Plano), bringing unparalleled craftsmanship to every foundation laid across the DFW area.

Yes, we have strong, long-standing relationships with city officials and building inspectors in North Dallas neighborhoods also lenders, vendors, and suppliers, which helps streamline the remodeling and renovation process. We are proud to have built exceptional custom homes or done remodeling projects in the areas of the Dallas-Fort-Worth Metroplex like Lochwood, Highland Meadows, The L Streets, Lake Highlands, White Rock, Oak Cliff, Eastwood, Old Lake Highlands, Town Creek, Moss Farm, Vickery Meadow, Forest Meadow, Lakewood, Lakewood Heights, Lakewood Hills, Lower Greenville, Junius Heights, Swiss Avenue, Hollywood/Santa Monica, Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, Casa Linda, Munger Place, Vickery Place, Greenland Hills, Glencoe, The M Streets, Caruth Terrace, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, University Park, Bluffview, Greenway Parks, Northwest Dallas, Northeast Dallas, Kessler Park, Bishop Arts District, Uptown, Addison, Farmers Branch, Far North Dallas, Canyon Creek (Richardson), Reservation (Richardson), and Willow Bend (Plano), bringing unparalleled craftsmanship to every foundation laid across the DFW area.

I, Eric Cantu, personally meet with every client to discuss your vision, budget, and project goals.

You deserve all the experience we have and the best we can offer. Eric Cantu has the experience in estimating jobs and understanding client dreams. This is why Eric is who you meet with, you deserve nothing less than the best.

We are on the job site almost every day, (except major holidays etc.), overseeing every detail to ensure quality workmanship and addressing any questions or concerns promptly.

The timeline depends on the scope of work. A kitchen or bathroom remodel can take 8 weeks, while second story or whole-home renovations may take 6 months. We plan with efficiency, but we must do the job right, sometimes that takes time, but we also want to finish as quick as possible.

The typical job cost ranges from $100,000 to $3 million, with a project minimum of $75,000. We do everything using the best materials, incorporating the latest smart home convenience features to the top standards from a bathroom to a ground up custom luxury home. Our standard is excellence, you deserve nothing less.

Yes! If you already have plans drawn up, we are happy to collaborate with your designer or architect to bring your bath, kitchen, attic/second story, room addition or whole custom home renovation project to life.

Absolutely! We are fully licensed, insured, and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship as a remodeling or construction contractor in the Dallas area. We are proud to have built exceptional custom homes or done remodeling projects in the areas of the Dallas-Fort-Worth Metroplex like Lochwood, Highland Meadows, The L Streets, Lake Highlands, White Rock, Oak Cliff, Eastwood, Old Lake Highlands, Town Creek, Moss Farm, Vickery Meadow, Forest Meadow, Lakewood, Lakewood Heights, Lakewood Hills, Lower Greenville, Junius Heights, Swiss Avenue, Hollywood/Santa Monica, Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, Casa Linda, Munger Place, Vickery Place, Greenland Hills, Glencoe, The M Streets, Caruth Terrace, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, University Park, Bluffview, Greenway Parks, Northwest Dallas, Northeast Dallas, Kessler Park, Bishop Arts District, Uptown, Addison, Farmers Branch, Far North Dallas, Canyon Creek (Richardson), Reservation (Richardson), and Willow Bend (Plano), bringing unparalleled craftsmanship to every foundation laid across the DFW area.

Yes! We work with experienced designers to bring your vision to life and ensure your space is both functional and beautiful. We coordinate all aspects of your home remodeling project to make sure everything is harmonious. We have relationships with many in the DFW Area, we want to hear your ideas, see your vision, this helps us pick the right interior designer to work with that matches your style and your dreams.