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Design-build firms in Columbus

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for Columbus, Ohio, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$4,700 – $23,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$47,000 – $141,000designed and built
Addition
$141,000 – $376,000designed and built
Columbus vs US
-6%below the US median

Licensing in Ohio. Ohio has no statewide license for general contractors. Cities such as Columbus and Cleveland license or register them locally.

Number 1: NJW Renovations Unlimited

5.0(56)out of 5, from 56 reviewson GoogleCarroll, OH

Based in Carroll, NJW Renovations Unlimited is a design-build remodeler serving Columbus and central Ohio. The company takes on kitchens, bathrooms, home additions and whole-house renovations, and operates a showroom for clients planning their projects.

(740) 800-7050 5818 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH 43112

Number 2: Y2 Design Build

5.0(43)out of 5, from 43 reviewson GoogleColumbus

Y2 Design Build is a Columbus design-build firm handling basement remodeling and ADU construction.

(614) 412-4237

Number 3: Rh Homes Limited

5.0(25)out of 5, from 25 reviewson GoogleCanal Winchester, OH

RH Homes remodels and finishes basements in Columbus, Ohio, from its base in Canal Winchester. Finished lower levels become spaces for entertaining, relaxing or giving kids room to play, adding usable square footage to the home.

(614) 206-4724 9646 Sharron Dr NW, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Number 4: Jsbrown Company

4.8(52)out of 5, from 52 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

J.S. Brown & Co. is a design-build remodeling firm in Columbus that does custom residential work. The company covers design, construction and remodeling of existing homes, with basement finishing among its services.

(614) 291-6876 1522 Hess St, Columbus, OH 43212

Number 5: New Avenue

4.8(8)out of 5, from 8 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

New Avenue is a design-build firm based in Columbus, Ohio.

(614) 884-8888 4740 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Number 6: Patscales Remodeling

4.7(48)out of 5, from 48 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

Pat Scales Remodeling handles kitchen, bathroom, basement and whole-home renovations in Columbus, Ohio, along with additions and exterior projects. The firm also completes commercial renovations and starts residential jobs with an in-home consultation.

(614) 810-4144 2339 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Number 7: Columbus

4.7(154)out of 5, from 154 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

SemBro Designs works as a design-build remodeler in Columbus, Ohio, handling kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels. Interior design for the rest of the house is part of the same service, so layout, finishes and construction stay with one company.

(614) 853-4448 2163 N Wilson Rd, Columbus, OH 43228

Number 8: TransformGC

4.4(19)out of 5, from 19 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

TransformGC is a design-build contractor in Columbus, Ohio.

(614) 291-7799 3242 W Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Number 9: Central Ohiore

No Google reviews yetColumbus

CORE handles kitchen remodeling as a design-build firm in Columbus, Ohio.

Number 10: Element One

No Google reviews yetColumbus

Element One is a Columbus, Ohio remodeling and interior design firm that handles structural design, interiors and construction. Projects range from kitchens, bathrooms, basements and wine rooms to room additions, and the team also works on second homes.

What design-build firms charge in Columbus

In Columbus, a design phase typically costs $4,700 – $23,500. Remodeling labor in Columbus runs about 6% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Ohio or Columbus licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms columbus oh", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in Columbus: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.