Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, modernizing a ranch home's layout and systems while preserving its low, wide-open character is one of our most common Arcadia projects.

Yes, ground-up rebuilds on Arcadia teardown lots are a regular part of our work, engineered for the neighborhood's flood-irrigation and drainage conditions.

We typically design toward a warm, desert-modern palette that respects Arcadia's ranch-home roots while giving the home a clean, updated feel.

A full primary bathroom remodel typically takes 6 to 10 weeks, while a powder room refresh can often be completed in 3 to 4 weeks, depending on material availability.

Yes, tub-to-shower conversions, including curbless walk-in designs, are one of our most requested bathroom upgrades.

Yes, full-height custom tile, natural stone, and decorative patterns are a core part of our bathroom remodeling work.

Often, yes — borrowing square footage from an adjacent closet or hallway is a common way we expand a primary bathroom without the cost of a full addition.

Yes, including curbless, zero-threshold walk-in shower conversions.

Yes, including curbless, zero-threshold walk-in shower conversions.

Most full primary bathroom remodels take 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the extent of layout changes and material lead times.

Most full primary bathroom remodels take 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the extent of layout changes and material lead times.

Yes — full layout reconfiguration, including moving plumbing, is a regular part of our Overland Park bathroom remodeling work.

Yes — full layout reconfiguration, including moving plumbing, is a regular part of our Overland Park bathroom remodeling work.

Yes, curbless and zero-threshold shower design is one of our most requested upgrades for Scottsdale primary suites.

Yes, curbless and zero-threshold shower design is one of our most requested upgrades for Scottsdale primary suites.

Yes, we handle bathroom remodels of any size, from a powder room refresh to a full primary suite renovation.

Both — we take on ground-up custom builds on available Biltmore-corridor lots as well as full renovations of established homes in the area.

We design toward a refined, resort-adjacent finish level consistent with the Biltmore corridor's established luxury character.

Yes, updating mid-century and 1980s-era homes in this area while preserving their architectural character is a regular part of our work here.

Yes, renovation of pre-1960s homes — balancing original character with modern systems and layouts — is one of our most common project types in this part of Kansas City.

In many cases, yes, either through a rear or second-story addition or by reconfiguring existing square footage, depending on the home and lot.

We evaluate the existing framing, plumbing, electrical, and foundation conditions before finalizing your renovation budget, so unexpected issues are far less likely to derail your project once construction begins.

Yes, our furnished homes work well for both individual business travelers and small project teams.

Yes, our furnished homes work well for both individual business travelers and small project teams.

Billing arrangements can be discussed directly with our corporate housing team based on your company's needs.

Billing arrangements can be discussed directly with our corporate housing team based on your company's needs.

Yes, our Arizona office is headquartered in Carefree, and it is where much of our custom home and renovation work in the region is centered.

Yes, our Arizona office is headquartered in Carefree, and it is where much of our custom home and renovation work in the region is centered.

Yes, dramatic, boulder-strewn homesites are common in Carefree and are one of our specialties, with site-specific grading, drainage, and foundation engineering.

Yes, dramatic, boulder-strewn homesites are common in Carefree and are one of our specialties, with site-specific grading, drainage, and foundation engineering.

Both. We design and build ground-up custom homes and also handle full renovations of existing Carefree residences.

Both. We design and build ground-up custom homes and also handle full renovations of existing Carefree residences.

Carefree is our Scottsdale-area home base, putting our team close to the high-desert sites in Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale where much of our Arizona custom home work happens.

Yes, building on dramatic, sloped, or rock-strewn homesites is one of our specialties in this market, with grading, drainage, and foundation engineering planned specifically for the site.

Both. We handle ground-up custom homes as well as full renovations of existing high-desert properties throughout the area.

Yes, building on dramatic, sloped, or rock-strewn homesites is one of our specialties in this market, with grading, drainage, and foundation engineering planned specifically for the site.

Both. We handle ground-up custom homes as well as full renovations of existing high-desert properties throughout the area.

Both. We handle ground-up custom homes as well as full renovations of existing high-desert properties throughout the area.

Our Arizona office is based in neighboring Carefree, putting our team minutes from Cave Creek homesites.

Availability varies by property — contact our corporate housing team for current move-in timelines.

Availability varies by property — contact our corporate housing team for current move-in timelines.

Yes, our furnished corporate housing includes utilities as part of a turnkey stay.

Yes, our furnished corporate housing includes utilities as part of a turnkey stay.

Yes, our furnished homes are well suited to relocating families who need real living space during a transition period.

Yes, our furnished homes are well suited to relocating families who need real living space during a transition period.

Lease lengths are flexible — contact our team with your timeline and we will confirm current availability.

Lease lengths are flexible — contact our team with your timeline and we will confirm current availability.

Most fully custom homes take 10 to 16 months to construct once permits are issued, depending on size, site conditions, and material lead times. Design and pre-construction typically add another 3 to 6 months before groundbreaking. We provide a realistic, project-specific schedule during the pre-construction phase.

No. Many of our clients come to us before they have land. We help evaluate potential lots for buildability, view corridors, and budget fit in Kansas City, Overland Park, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley before you commit to a purchase.

Because every custom home is unique, investment ranges vary widely with lot, size, and finish level. We provide preliminary budget ranges during your initial consultation so you can plan with confidence before moving into detailed design.

Yes, we regularly partner with clients who already have an architect or a completed plan set, and we can also manage the full design process in-house through our architectural partners.

Yes, updating original builder-grade kitchens, primary suites, and finishes to a more current, design-forward standard is a common project for us in Desert Ridge.

Yes, we take on custom builds and larger additions on Desert Ridge's remaining premium lots where available.

Yes, extending a home's living space outdoors with covered patios and shaded seating areas is a design priority we build into most Desert Ridge projects.

It is largely the same concept — a fully furnished, move-in ready home — typically associated with higher-end finishes and amenities suited to a single executive or small family.

Yes, our furnished homes provide real living and work space suited to remote work during your stay.

Yes, our furnished homes provide real living and work space suited to remote work during your stay.

We generally consider stays of three months or longer extended stays, though exact terms are flexible based on your needs.

We generally consider stays of three months or longer extended stays, though exact terms are flexible based on your needs.

Yes, longer-term stays are typically priced differently than short-term bookings — contact our team for current rates.

Yes, longer-term stays are typically priced differently than short-term bookings — contact our team for current rates.

Yes, including Eagle Mountain, FireRock, Adero Canyon, and Sunridge Canyon, in addition to homesites throughout Fountain Hills.

Yes, including Eagle Mountain, FireRock, Adero Canyon, and Sunridge Canyon, in addition to homesites throughout Fountain Hills.

Yes, view-driven siting and orientation is a core part of our design process for Fountain Hills homesites, especially those facing the McDowell Mountains or Four Peaks.

Yes, view-driven siting and orientation is a core part of our design process for Fountain Hills homesites, especially those facing the McDowell Mountains or Four Peaks.

Both. We design and build ground-up custom homes and also handle full renovations of existing Fountain Hills residences.

Pet policies vary by property — contact our corporate housing team to confirm for a specific listing.

Pet policies vary by property — contact our corporate housing team to confirm for a specific listing.

Use our Corporate Housing Inquiry form or call our Kansas City office directly, and we'll confirm what's currently available.

We build and renovate throughout the Kansas City metro (including Overland Park, Leawood, Lee's Summit, and the Northland) and the greater Phoenix metro (including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, and Carefree).

Both. We handle ground-up custom homes and new construction as well as whole-home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and home additions.

Start with a consultation through our contact page or by calling your local office. We discuss your goals, your property, and a realistic budget range before any design work begins, so you can plan with confidence.

Yes. In addition to building and renovating homes, Hickok Homes offers fully furnished corporate housing and executive rentals for relocation, business travel, and extended stays in the Kansas City market.

Yes — matching existing rooflines, siding, trim, and architectural details is a core part of our addition design process, so the finished result does not look like an obvious add-on.

In many cases, yes, depending on your home's existing foundation and structural capacity, which we evaluate during the feasibility phase.

Yes, our team manages structural engineering, permitting, and inspections throughout the addition process.

It depends on your home's existing foundation and framing, which we evaluate during the feasibility phase before any design work begins.

It depends on your home's existing foundation and framing, which we evaluate during the feasibility phase before any design work begins.

Matching rooflines, siding, and trim details so the addition reads as original is a core part of how we approach every addition project.

Matching rooflines, siding, and trim details so the addition reads as original is a core part of how we approach every addition project.

Yes, we manage HOA design review submissions as part of our pre-construction process where applicable.

Yes, we manage HOA design review submissions as part of our pre-construction process where applicable.

We plan construction sequencing to minimize disruption to existing living space wherever possible, and discuss what to expect during your specific project at the design stage.

We plan construction sequencing to minimize disruption to existing living space wherever possible, and discuss what to expect during your specific project at the design stage.

We build and renovate throughout the Kansas City, MO metro, including Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Independence, Liberty, Gladstone, North Kansas City, Parkville, Brookside, Waldo, and the Northland, in addition to custom home and remodeling projects across Johnson County, Kansas.

Both. Our Kansas City team handles ground-up custom home construction, build-on-your-lot projects, and full-scale renovations, including kitchen and bathroom remodels and home additions.

Reach out through our consultation request form or call our Kansas City office directly. We will schedule an initial conversation about your goals, your property or lot, and a realistic budget range before any design work begins.

Most full kitchen remodels take 8 to 14 weeks from demolition to final detailing, depending on the scope of structural changes and material lead times for cabinetry and stone.

Yes. Reconfiguring plumbing, electrical, and ventilation to support an entirely new layout — including moving an island, sink, or range — is one of the most common requests we handle.

We work in both custom and semi-custom cabinetry depending on your budget and design goals, and can advise on which approach best fits your project during the design phase.

Cost varies significantly with scope and finish level. We provide a detailed, line-item budget after an in-home consultation, rather than a one-size estimate that does not reflect your actual kitchen.

Yes — reconfiguring walls, plumbing, and electrical to create an open kitchen layout is one of our most requested Kansas City projects.

Most kitchen remodels do not require HOA exterior approval, but where a remodel does affect the exterior (for example, adding a window), we manage that process for you.

Most full kitchen remodels take 8 to 14 weeks from demolition to final detailing, depending on scope and material lead times.

Yes, designing kitchen layouts that open directly to covered patios and outdoor kitchens is one of the most common requests we get in the Scottsdale market.

We typically recommend natural stone, quality hardwoods with UV-stable finishes, and high-quality cabinetry coatings — we will walk you through the tradeoffs for your specific kitchen during design.

Yes, we design and build fully custom homes on Leawood's larger estate lots, in addition to renovation and addition work on existing homes.

Yes, our design process accounts for neighborhood architectural character and, where applicable, HOA design review requirements from the start.

Yes, kitchen, bathroom, and primary suite remodeling are some of our most common Leawood projects.

Yes. We build ground-up custom homes on available lots throughout Lee's Summit, including build-on-your-lot projects for homeowners who already own land.

Yes, whole-home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and additions on existing homes are a regular part of our work throughout the area.

Reach out through our contact form or call our Kansas City office to schedule an initial consultation about your property and goals.

Yes, including build-on-your-lot projects and new construction on remaining infill and suburban lots throughout Lenexa.

Yes, updating that era's builder-grade layouts and finishes into an open, modern floor plan is a common project for us in Lenexa.

Request a consultation through our website or call our Kansas City office — we'll discuss your goals, your property, and a realistic budget range before any design work begins.

Yes, our Carefree-based team takes on renovation projects throughout the greater Phoenix metro, including North Phoenix, Arcadia, the Biltmore corridor, and Desert Ridge.

Yes, our Carefree-based team takes on renovation projects throughout the greater Phoenix metro, including North Phoenix, Arcadia, the Biltmore corridor, and Desert Ridge.

Yes, reworking sliding/folding door systems, covered patios, and sightlines between interior and exterior living space is a common renovation request.

Yes, our Kansas City headquarters is in Merriam, KS, which is also where a meaningful share of our project and client visits happen.

We handle projects of all sizes in Merriam, from a targeted kitchen or bathroom update to a full whole-home renovation or custom build.

Since our office is based in Merriam, scheduling is typically faster here than in other parts of the metro — contact us and we'll find a time that works.

Yes, we plan additions around Mission's typically smaller lot sizes and setback requirements from the earliest design stage, so the finished project fits the property well.

Our Mission work is primarily renovations and additions on the city's existing housing stock, though we'll evaluate new construction on a case-by-case basis where a suitable lot is available.

Request a consultation through our website or call our Kansas City office, and we'll schedule an in-home visit to discuss scope and provide a realistic budget range.

Yes, build-on-your-lot projects are one of our most common project types in both the Kansas City and Scottsdale markets. We begin with a feasibility review of your specific site.

Yes. Our team manages permitting, scheduling of municipal inspections, and code compliance throughout construction so you do not have to navigate it yourself.

In practice, the two overlap closely — "new home construction" describes the building process and timeline, while "custom home" speaks to how individually the design is tailored. Every new home we build is designed custom to the homeowner and the lot.

Yes, we design and build custom homes on view lots bordering the Sonoran Preserve throughout North Phoenix, with siting and glazing planned around the view.

Yes, reworking sliding or folding door systems, covered patios, and sightlines between interior and exterior living space is a common renovation request in this market.

North Phoenix is a short distance from our Carefree headquarters, which keeps site visits and project management efficient throughout the area.

Yes, Olathe is one of the Kansas City metro markets where we most often build on larger suburban and acreage lots — we can walk you through feasibility for a specific property.

Yes, whole-home remodels, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and additions on established Olathe homes make up a significant share of our work in the city.

Timelines vary with scope and site conditions — we provide a realistic, project-specific schedule during pre-construction planning rather than a generic estimate.

Yes. Our Overland Park area service extends throughout Johnson County, including Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Lenexa, Olathe, Shawnee, Mission, Fairway, Roeland Park, and Merriam, where our Kansas City office is based.

Yes, our team regularly manages HOA approval processes and municipal permitting requirements as part of the design and pre-construction phase for Overland Park area projects.

Start with a consultation through our website or by calling our Kansas City office. We will review your goals, your home, and a realistic budget and timeline before any design work begins.

Yes, we account for Paradise Valley's height limits, grading rules, and view-corridor standards from the earliest design stages, and manage the municipal review process throughout.

Both. We design and build ground-up custom homes and also handle full renovations of existing Paradise Valley residences.

Primarily refined contemporary and modern desert architecture, tailored to each specific homesite and its views.

Renovating and adding onto Prairie Village's existing mid-century housing stock is one of our most common project types in this market, alongside occasional ground-up builds on available lots.

Yes, primary suite additions — usually via a side or rear extension — are a frequent request in Prairie Village, and we design them to match the home's existing roofline and exterior materials.

It depends on the home's age and condition — we assess electrical, plumbing, and insulation during an in-home consultation and build that into a transparent, line-item budget before design begins.

Many relocation packages can be applied to furnished housing like ours — confirm directly with your relocation benefits coordinator and we are happy to provide any documentation needed.

Many relocation packages can be applied to furnished housing like ours — confirm directly with your relocation benefits coordinator and we are happy to provide any documentation needed.

Yes — as a Kansas City custom home builder as well as a corporate housing provider, we can connect you with our home building team if you decide to build in the area.

Yes. Our Scottsdale-based team serves Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix, Arcadia, the Biltmore corridor, and Desert Ridge, in addition to Scottsdale proper.

We specialize in refined contemporary and modern desert architecture — clean lines, warm natural materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor living — while tailoring each design to the homeowner and the specific homesite.

We engineer building envelopes, overhangs, glazing, and drainage specifically for desert conditions, balancing energy performance, glare control, and long-term durability against monsoon rainfall and extreme summer heat.

Yes, we build and renovate throughout the neighborhoods bordering Shawnee Mission Park, often with an emphasis on outdoor living and natural light in the design.

Yes, preserving a home's original character while modernizing its layout and systems is a core part of how we approach renovations in Shawnee's established neighborhoods.

Reach out through our consultation form or call our Kansas City office to schedule an initial conversation about your property, goals, and budget range.

Availability and minimum stay requirements vary by property — contact our team with your specific timeline.

Availability and minimum stay requirements vary by property — contact our team with your specific timeline.

Yes, our short term rentals are well suited to insurance and displacement housing situations — contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

In many cases, yes, especially with a phased approach. We discuss livability and phasing options during pre-construction so you know what to expect before work begins.

Yes. We have completed full renovations on historic properties, balancing preservation of original architectural character with modern systems, layouts, and finishes.

Our pre-construction assessment is designed to catch as much as possible before work begins. When unforeseen conditions do appear, we communicate the issue, cost, and options immediately rather than proceeding without your sign-off.

In many cases yes, particularly with a phased approach — we discuss livability options during pre-construction.

In many cases yes, particularly with a phased approach — we discuss livability options during pre-construction.

Where it makes sense for the project, yes — we discuss which original details to preserve and which to update as part of the design process.

Where it makes sense for the project, yes — we discuss which original details to preserve and which to update as part of the design process.