Fast Turnaround
Some kitchens are completed in around two weeks. Many competitors take six to eight.
Serving Tempe, AZ
Home Remodeling Company in Tempe, AZ
Tempe homes have good bones and a lot of history. But a kitchen laid out in 1972 or a bathroom that has not been touched since the house was built does not fit how people live now. If your Tempe home feels dated, chopped up, or too tight for the way you actually use it, it is time to bring it forward.
Orange Cactus Remodeling works out of nearby Chandler, and Tempe is right in our backyard. We handle kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home remodels with an in-house team, fast timelines, and communication you do not have to chase. No rotating crews, no vanishing act, no guessing what happens next — just a clean, organized remodel done right.
- Same-day response
- 24–48 hr estimates
- 2-year workmanship warranty
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24–48 hr
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2 Year
Workmanship Warranty
In-House
Team On Every Project
Tempe
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Serving Tempe, AZ
Remodeling Tempe homeowners trust.
Tempe is one of the older, denser cities in the East Valley, and it shows in the housing. This is not a sea of new construction. It is a city of established neighborhoods, mature trees, and homes that were built to last but designed for a different era. That is exactly the kind of work we do best — taking a solid older home and making it function for the people living in it today.
A lot of what we see in Tempe are mid-century ranch homes and builds from the 1960s through the 1980s. They tend to have compact, original layouts: kitchens closed off from the rest of the house, small bathrooms with the fixtures crammed together, and square footage that feels smaller than it needs to. The structure is usually sound. The layout is what holds the home back.
In neighborhoods like Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, and Tempe Gardens, we work with homeowners who love where they live and do not want to move. They want the charm of an established Tempe neighborhood with a kitchen and bathrooms that actually work. That means opening up walls where the structure allows, rethinking the flow, and updating finishes so the home feels current without losing its character.
Because Tempe sits right next to ASU, the housing mix here is wider than most cities. Longtime owners, young families buying their first older home, and investors sit side by side on the same street. We tailor the remodel to the goal — a forever-home kitchen is a different project than getting a tired rental ready — and we are straight with you about scope and budget either way.
What we remodel in Tempe.
Most of our Tempe projects come down to one thing: an older home that needs to work like a newer one. Whether that is a single room or the whole house, here is where we focus.
01 · Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodeling in Tempe.
The Tempe kitchen we see most is closed off, dark, and built for a time when the kitchen was a separate room instead of the center of the home. We take those spaces down to the core and rebuild them — reconfiguring the layout where the structure allows, opening up to the living areas, and finishing with custom cabinets and durable quartz counters. Most of our full kitchen remodels fall in the $30,000 to $35,000 range, and some are completed in around two weeks.
02 · Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodeling in Tempe.
Aging bathrooms are one of the most common calls we get in Tempe. Original tubs, tight vanities, cramped layouts, and finishes that are decades past their prime. We rebuild them into clean, functional spaces that make sense for how your household actually uses them — better storage, better lighting, and materials that hold up. Scope and pricing vary by the size of the space and how far you want to take it.
03 · Whole Home Remodeling
Whole home remodeling in Tempe.
When an older Tempe home needs more than one room brought forward, a whole-home remodel keeps everything consistent instead of piecing it together over years. We coordinate kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and finishes as one project with a single in-house team, so the whole house feels intentional. Scope and cost vary with the size of the home and how much you take on.
Built For Older Homes
Layouts reworked to fit compact, original Tempe footprints.
Local Knowledge
Working within Tempe's older homes.
Tempe's housing stock is what makes remodeling here different. The city built out earlier than most of its East Valley neighbors, so instead of 2000s-era production homes, you are usually working with a ranch or a split-level that has been standing for forty to sixty years. These homes were built solidly, but they were designed around smaller appliances, closed floor plans, and rooms that rarely connect the way people want them to now.
That is where experience matters. In neighborhoods like Maple-Ash near downtown, Mitchell Park, and Tempe Gardens, the homes have real character worth keeping — but the compact footprints mean every layout decision counts. Opening a kitchen to the living room, borrowing space to widen a tight bathroom, or reworking storage in a home that was built with very little of it takes planning, not guesswork. We walk the space, figure out what the structure will allow, and design the remodel around the footprint you actually have.
Tempe's proximity to ASU also shapes the work. Some of these homes are longtime owner-occupied properties getting their forever remodel, and some are rentals that need to be brought up to date. We handle both, and we are clear from the first conversation about what makes sense for each. Either way, the approach is the same: respect the home, improve the layout, and finish it so it lasts.
Why Tempe homeowners choose Orange Cactus Remodeling.
Remodeling an older Tempe home means surprises are possible once the walls open up. That is exactly why the way a contractor works matters as much as what they build.
Clean Job Sites
We use HEPA vacuums, dust control, and clean up every day. Your home is respected.
Clear Communication
You are not left guessing. You know what is happening and when.
In-House Team
No rotating crews. No surprises. The same team works your project.
Built Right the First Time
We do not cut corners or cover mistakes. Everything is fabricated and installed correctly.
Our process, step by step.
We keep this simple and fast.
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Reach Out
Call or fill out the form. We respond the same day.
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Phone Consultation
We talk through your goals, budget, and timeline to make sure it is a good fit.
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In-Home Visit
We come out, walk the space, bring samples, and help you start shaping the project.
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Estimate Within 24 to 48 Hours
No waiting weeks. You get a clear quote quickly.
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Schedule and Planning
10 percent deposit to lock in your spot. Final measurements and material selections follow.
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Build
Our in-house team handles the work from start to finish.
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Final Walkthrough
We go through everything with you and make sure it is right before the final payment.
- Ready to begin? Start Your Project
Frequently asked questions.
If you don't see your question here, reach out — we'll answer it directly.
Do you serve Tempe?
Yes. We are based in Chandler, just south of Tempe, and Tempe is part of our core service area alongside Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Scottsdale. It is a short drive from our shop, so you get the same responsiveness as any local project.
Do you charge travel fees for Tempe?
No. Tempe is right in our service area, so there are no travel fees. You are close enough to our Chandler shop that it does not change anything about your project or pricing.
Do you handle permits with the City of Tempe?
When a project involves moving major systems or making structural changes, we handle the permitting side with the City of Tempe so you do not have to. For straightforward replacements that do not relocate plumbing or electrical, permits are often not required. We will tell you which applies to your specific project.
How long does a remodel take?
It depends on scope. Because we specialize and keep the work in-house, we move faster than most — some kitchens are completed in around two weeks. Larger and whole-home projects take longer, and we give you a realistic timeline up front.
Do older and mid-century Tempe homes need special consideration?
Often, yes. Many Tempe homes are 1960s-through-1980s ranches with compact, original layouts, and once we open things up we occasionally find dated wiring, plumbing, or framing that was standard for the era. We plan for that, walk the space carefully before we start, and keep you informed if something turns up. Working within older footprints is a big part of what we do here.
Do you work on both owner-occupied homes and student rentals?
Yes. Tempe's mix next to ASU means we see both, and we handle both. A forever-home remodel and a rental refresh are different projects with different priorities, and we are upfront about the right scope and budget for each.
How quickly will I get an estimate?
We provide estimates within 24 to 48 hours after the in-home consultation. You will not be left waiting or wondering where things stand.
Which Tempe areas do you cover?
All of Tempe — including established neighborhoods like Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, and Tempe Gardens. Wherever you are in the city, we are close by and ready to help.
Start your Tempe remodel the right way.
Reach out today. We will walk you through your options and help you figure out what makes sense for your Tempe home and budget.
Contact Information
Prefer to talk directly? Reach us any of these ways — we respond the same day whenever possible.
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Phone +1 602-885-8834
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Service Area Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe & Scottsdale, AZ
Working Hours
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed