Remodeling Contractor in Federal Heights, Salt Lake City
If you own a home in Federal Heights, you already know the houses up there are different. Older bones, real plaster walls, original wood floors that someone took the time to lay properly — the kind of construction that doesn't happen anymore. We've been doing remodels in Salt Lake County since 2011, and homes like the ones in Federal Heights are honestly our favorite kind of project to take on.
Maybe you're updating a mid-century house above the U. Maybe the basement hasn't been touched since the 70s and you're finally ready to deal with it. Maybe the kitchen layout made sense in 1962 but you'd like an island and some daylight. Whatever you're planning, we're licensed, insured, BBB A+ rated, and we'd rather have a real conversation about your project than send you a brochure.
Remodeling Services for Federal Heights Homes
Kitchen Remodeling in Federal Heights
A kitchen remodel in Federal Heights is almost never a cookie-cutter job. Walls that look like they should come down turn out to be load-bearing. Wiring from the 60s needs to be replaced before any cabinets go up. Original hardwood in the dining room sets the tone for what flooring we can use without it looking off.
Here's what we typically end up doing:
- Opening up galley kitchens and creating islands (we'll bring in the engineering when a wall has to go)
- Custom cabinetry — paint-grade, stained hardwood, or modern flat-panel
- Quartz, granite, marble countertops sourced locally
- Updating the electrical so it actually meets current code
- Moving plumbing for sinks, dishwashers, and gas lines for ranges
- Flooring that works with whatever's already in the rest of the house
Bathroom Remodeling in Federal Heights
Bathrooms in Federal Heights tend to come with a few surprises — original tile, cast-iron tubs, plumbing that wasn't quite to code when it went in, tight footprints that take some thought to lay out. We've done everything from powder room refreshes to full master suite expansions.
Whether you want something simple and modern or a full luxury build-out, we're comfortable at either end:
Basement Remodeling & Basement Finishing in Federal Heights
Federal Heights basements are some of the biggest in Salt Lake City. A lot of them are still unfinished, and a lot of the ones that are finished were done in a style that just doesn't fit the house anymore. Here's what we do down there:
- Full basement finishing — framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, flooring, trim
- Egress windows (and the excavation that goes with them) so you can have a legal bedroom
- Adding a full bath or three-quarter bath
- Wet bars, theater rooms, home gyms, home offices
- Mother-in-law setups where Salt Lake City code allows it
Home Remodeling & Whole-Home Renovations
If you're taking on the whole house — kitchen, baths, floors, finish work, all at once — we'll coordinate the trades, handle the permits with Salt Lake City, and run the schedule so you can actually keep living in the house while we work.
Why Federal Heights Homeowners Hire Us
- We're a licensed and insured Utah general contractor — full coverage, every project
- BBB A+ rated with a real history behind it
- We're based in Midvale and our crews work Salt Lake County and the Wasatch Front
- We pull the permits and deal with Salt Lake City Building Services so you don't have to
- Consultations are free — we come look at the project, talk it through, and give you an honest scope before anyone signs anything
Federal Heights Service Area
We work throughout Federal Heights and across the surrounding neighborhoods — the Avenues, University, Sugar House, the East Bench. We're up by the U of U medical center plenty and we know the older blocks closer to South Temple just as well.
What Our Salt Lake County Clients Say
★★★★★ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Exceptional Service from Bustos & Sons!
We couldn’t be more pleased with the outstanding work done by Bustos & Sons. I found myself in a difficult situation after having to let go of my original contractor due to poor workmanship and delays in building our deck. I reached out to Bustos & Sons, and to my surprise and relief, the owner showed up the very next day—even though it was a holiday—and truly saved the day.
From our first meeting through the final walkthrough, their team was professional, responsive, and highly skilled. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and quality of materials exceeded our expectations.
Our new deck has been completely transformed—it’s not only beautiful and functional but also something we’re genuinely proud to share with family and friends. The crew was always punctual, respectful of our home, and made sure everything was spotless at the end of each workday. It’s clear they take great pride in their work and genuinely care about their customers.
After completing the deck and railing, I also hired them to improve our existing sprinkler system and assist with additional landscaping ideas I had. They executed everything flawlessly and with the same level of care and expertise.
I highly recommend Bustos & Sons to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality landscaping and outdoor construction services.
Farrah Mojabi in Midvale | google
★★★★★ Jorge was easy to work with, quick with estimates, and did high quality work. I will call him for my future home renovation needs.
Paul Dirkmaat in Cottonwood Heights | google
★★★★★ Highly recommend these guys for all your needs. Was told by another person that it would be around $2k to find a potential leak in my sprinkler system after having a $600.00 water bill one month. Jorge came out, found the issue within an hour and that it was a simple fix and even found an issue that was completely overlooked by a previous “professional”. Saved me $2k. Can’t say enough about them and how quickly and efficiently they operate. Please go to them for any of your need they do it all.
Shaun Ogaard in Salt Lake City | google
★★★★★ Fantastic work! Jorge and his son quickly got the job done and even did a little extra detail work than I had asked for. Thank you!
Melissa H. in Draper | thumbtack
★★★★★ I'm so glad that the Bustos brothers responded as quickly as they did - they've been an incredible help and resource, and I'll use them for all things and projects related to landscaping, sprinklers and concrete. Thank you guys!
Dustin S. in Midvale | thumbtack
★★★★★ Good guys to work with. Jorge worked with me on a fair price for the amount of work. Work done on time. Cleanup good. Driveway looks great. Would definitely hire again.
Mike R. in Sandy | thumbtack
★★★★★ Very professional and they were quick to complete the job with excellent quality. The concrete truck did cause damage on our park strip and water line box, but they were quick to respond and fix everything within the same week of completing the concrete job. Will be using them for future projects
Jessica S. in South Jordan | thumbtack
★★★★★ They went above and beyond fixing outdated parts of my sprinkling system and showed me everything they found. On top of that there were a few small problems they found along the way and fixed those free of charge. Excellent group of fast and effective professionals. You can't even tell they had to dig a huge hole it all looks and works amazing. I will be calling Bustos and sons with all my future needs.
Nick W. in West Jordan | thumbtack
★★★★★ Excellent! On Time! Professional! Pleasant workers and reasonable!
Thank you!
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Iona T. in Park City | yelp
Ready to Plan Your Federal Heights Remodel?
If you want a remodeler who'll treat your house like the investment it is, handle the permits and the trades, and care about the finish carpentry as much as you do — give us a call.