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Home remodeling & custom homes in Birmingham, AL

From Southside Victorians to Crestwood bungalows and Redmont Park classics, we renovate, restore and build homes across the City of Birmingham – with the respect an older house deserves and the finish a modern family expects.

4.9 ★ on Google · Licensed & insured · Veteran-owned

Birmingham, AL

Renovating Birmingham’s historic neighborhoods

Birmingham’s in-town neighborhoods were built over a century of growth: early 1900s homes in Southside and Highland Park, Craftsman bungalows and cottages in Crestwood, Forest Park and Avondale, and stately 1920s homes along the ridges of Redmont Park and Glen Iris. They have character you cannot buy new – and the plaster walls, balloon framing, old wiring and settled floors that come with it.

Our crews have opened up walls in Crestwood, rebuilt rotten chimneys and exterior trim, finished basements and turned garages into primary suites across the city. We plan every renovation around the structure that is really there: we look in the attic and crawl space before we price, we bring in the structural engineer when a load-bearing wall comes out, and we pull city permits so the work is documented when you sell.

Whole-home renovations, kitchens and additions

Most Birmingham homeowners call us for one of three things: a kitchen that finally works for the way they cook, a primary bathroom with the space and light of a new home, or a whole-home renovation that brings an older house up to date without stripping its personality. We keep original details where they matter – heart pine floors, millwork, fireplaces, windows that can be restored – and we make new work blend in so an addition looks like it was always there.

Building new in the city

Infill lots and tear-downs in established neighborhoods take a builder who knows setbacks, historic district reviews, tight access and neighbors a few feet away. We build custom homes and large additions with the same project management we bring to renovations: a detailed scope and budget before work starts, a project manager and a superintendent from start to finish, and weekly updates until the final walkthrough.

Homes of Birmingham

The houses we know in Birmingham

  • 01

    Early 1900s & Victorian

    Southside, Highland Park and Five Points South – tall ceilings, plaster, original millwork and systems that need a careful update.

  • 02

    Bungalows & cottages

    Crestwood, Forest Park and Avondale – opened floor plans, new kitchens and primary suites carved out of the original footprint.

  • 03

    1920s ridge homes

    Redmont Park and Glen Iris – larger homes where kitchens, baths and outdoor living get a complete, period-appropriate renovation.

Client reviews

What Birmingham homeowners say

4.9 84 Google reviews

I made an excellent choice when I selected SouthFace for my full home renovation. Over the course of four months, they transformed my space completely, finishing in March 2025. Walls were taken down to create an open plan living area, others were moved to carve out a dedicated office, and my kitchen was completely reimagined—expanding into what used to be an outdoor porch. They also remodeled a bathroom to perfection. Throughout the project, communication was consistently excellent. I truly can’t say enough good things about Johnny, Owen, and Will. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for the outcome made the whole process smooth and even enjoyable. I would highly recommend SouthFace to anyone considering a high-end home remodel. I’m beyond pleased with the results.

Lindsay FloydFull home renovation · Birmingham Google · 2025

Johnny and his team were great to work with. Not only did they do a great and professional job, they were prompt and sensitive to the needs of our family. Whether that was playing with the kids or adjusting their schedule to meet ours, it was easy to work with the crew.

Scott IrvineFamily home remodeled · Birmingham Client letter

Johnny and his team did so many things at our house, I can’t even remember them all! We initially needed him to paint and repair the exterior of our house, and also tear down an old deck and spruce up the brick courtyard underneath. When other things come up (as they usually do with an older house) he did most free of charge, or gave us a great rate. We definitely felt like he had our best interest at heart. We were preparing to put our house on the market, so we didn’t want to sink a ton of money into something we would be leaving. All his hard work worked – our house sold 9 days after we put it on the market! Aside from everything looking great, Johnny and his team were so thoughtful and friendly. I would highly recommend SouthFace Renovations for your renovating needs – you won’t regret it!

Kelly HarringtonExterior painted and repaired · Birmingham Client letter

Johnny and his team did an amazing job on my kitchen! It went from a terrible out of date boring place to my favorite room in the house! They are very proactive and trustworthy. Everyone who comes to my house is very impressed with my kitchen and I owe it all to them. Thank you!

Kristen McGeeKitchen restoration · Birmingham Client letter

My wife and I contacted SouthFace for some interior work on our new home we purchased. We wanted to separate two bedrooms that had been joined together and have them painted. The outcome was amazing. It well exceeded our expectations. The staff were professional and helpful. We would recommend them to anyone.

Tim CrossInterior remodel · Birmingham Client letter

My wife and I were very pleased overall with our experience with Southface Renovations and its owner Johnny DeBlieux. We chose three vendors that were highly rated on Angie’s List to provide estimates including Southface. Johnny was very professional during the estimating visit and made us comfortable that the work would be done to our satisfaction. Southface was not the cheapest but we are aware that you get what you pay for. Johnny met with us a second time prior to beginning the job to make sure that we communicated clearly about what we wanted and our expectations. Communication was always excellent as we drew close to the beginning of the project. Once Johnny’s crew started they were always professional, on time, cleanly and responsive. In particular his crew leader, Wes Daniel, was always willing to work with us on site to make sure our expectations were being met. They completed the work to our satisfaction (we have high standards) and did an excellent job of cleaning up the work site before leaving. It was our best experience with any contractor and we have had multiple experiences. We would highly recommend Southface.

Mike BertramHouse renovation · Birmingham Angi

Local questions

Building and remodeling in Birmingham

Do you work on historic homes in Birmingham?

Yes. A large part of our work is in older homes – Southside, Forest Park, Crestwood, Redmont Park and Highland Park. We plan around the existing structure, keep original details where possible and handle the permits (and historic district review where it applies).

Do you pull permits with the City of Birmingham?

Yes. We pull the building permits our work requires and schedule the inspections, so the work is documented and inspected.

Can you build a new home on an in-town lot?

Yes. We build custom homes on infill lots and on the site of a tear-down, and we help you check the lot before you buy – setbacks, slope, drainage and utilities.

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