Lake Home Renovation on Old Hickory Lake
White Buffalo Restoration renovates lakefront and lake-view homes on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Gallatin, and across Sumner County. Kitchens, primary suites, and open living spaces built to take in the water view, and built to stand up to the moisture that comes with living on the lake.
Lake homes take more than a good design. Years of humidity, decks that hold water against the house, and additions from different eras can hide rot and structural problems behind the finishes. We open things up, fix the structure, and then build the home you bought the lake lot for.
Built for the view. Built for the water.
What a White Buffalo lake home renovation includes
- Open layouts that bring the lake view into the kitchen and living room, including load-bearing wall removal
- Kitchen and primary suite remodels designed around the view
- Larger windows and doors sized for the water view
- Rot, moisture, and framing repair from years of lake humidity
- Covered and screened porches facing the water
- Siding, trim, and exterior updates built for a wet environment
- Whole-home renovations for older lake houses
How we renovate your lake home
- Walkthrough and inspection. We walk the home and check for moisture and structural issues around decks, windows, and the foundation, then write a documented scope with clear pricing.
- Design around the view. Layout, windows, and selections planned with our design partner so the main rooms face the water, with permits handled by us.
- Structure and moisture first. Framing repair, flashing, and moisture correction before any finish work.
- Finish and deliver. Cabinetry, flooring, tile, and trim, with a final walkthrough and written punch list.
PROJECT GALLERY
Lake homes we have renovated
Water is the reason you bought on the lake, and it is the biggest threat to the house. Humidity, wind-driven rain off the water, and decks attached without proper flashing let moisture into sill plates, rim joists, and wall framing. On older lake homes, porch enclosures and additions from past owners were not always built right.
We inspect for hidden moisture and structural damage before we design anything, so your renovation sits on solid framing instead of covering up a problem.
How much does a lake home renovation cost?
Lake home renovations we build typically cost $300 to $500 per square foot of renovated space. Opening up a 500 square foot kitchen and living area runs about $150,000 to $250,000, and a full 2,000 square foot lake house renovation runs about $600,000 to $1,000,000.
Moisture and structural repair found during the inspection goes into your written, line-item estimate up front, so you know before work starts.
Lake home renovation questions
Do you renovate homes on Old Hickory Lake?
Yes. We renovate lakefront and lake-view homes in Hendersonville, Gallatin, and around Old Hickory Lake.
Why do lake homes have more rot and moisture problems?
Constant humidity, rain blowing off the water, and decks and porches that trap water against the house. Over time that moisture reaches the framing. We look for it during the walkthrough and fix it before we build.
Can you open up the back of the house to the lake view?
Yes. We remove or relocate load-bearing walls with engineered beams and install larger windows and doors so the view runs through the main living space.
Do you build porches facing the lake?
Yes. Screened porches, covered patios, and outdoor kitchens are often part of a lake home renovation. See our outdoor living page.
How long does a lake home renovation take?
Most take 3 to 8 months of construction after permits are approved, depending on how much of the home is included.
LAKE HOME RENOVATION IN HENDERSONVILLE, GALLATIN & OLD HICKORY LAKE
Let's talk about your lake home
Tell us how you use the house and what is not working. Matt will walk your home with you, check what is behind the walls, and give you an honest scope, price, and plan.