Kansas City Metro · Johnson County, KS
Custom Home Builder & Remodeler
Mission Woods, Kansas
One of the smallest cities in the Kansas City metro — a tiny, wooded, fully built-out enclave where our work is almost entirely remodels, additions, and the occasional full rebuild.
Featured Work
Featured Craftsmanship Near Mission Woods
What We Do in Mission Woods
Custom Building & Renovation Services
Custom Home Building
Full rebuilds and major renovations of existing homes on Mission Woods’ wooded lots.
Learn More →Kitchen Remodeling
Open kitchens built for gathering in Mission Woods’ established homes.
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Primary suites rebuilt with genuine spa-level finishes.
Learn More →Multifamily Construction
Design-build management for multi-unit residential projects.
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Design-build management for apartment and multi-unit projects.
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One accountable team for commercial and tenant-improvement construction.
Learn More →Commercial Roofing
Roofing scoped and managed with the same accountable process.
Learn More →Corporate Housing
Furnished extended-stay housing for relocations and renovation timelines.
Learn More →Home Remodeling
Whole-home renovations that update structure, systems, and finishes.
Learn More →Home Additions
Room additions tied cleanly into your existing wooded-lot home.
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Why Hickok Homes
Built Without Compromise
Design-Build Expertise
An award-winning team recognized as a top custom home builder across our Arizona and Kansas City-area markets.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
One team accountable for design, budget, and construction from start to finish.
Transparent Project Management
Line-item budgets before construction begins, so allowances and change orders are never a surprise.
Thoughtful Planning
A vetted trade bench of long-standing partners who deliver consistent craftsmanship project after project.
Mission Woods Expertise
Building Considerations in Mission Woods
Mission Woods’ defining feature for our work is also its biggest constraint: the city is essentially fully built out, with no meaningful vacant land left for new subdivisions. Every lot we work on already carries an established home, so our process starts with a careful assessment of that home’s existing foundation, framing, and systems before we talk about scope, finishes, or budget. On the rare project where a full rebuild makes more sense than working around an aging structure, we’re upfront about that from the first site visit rather than steering every conversation toward the most dramatic option.
Mission Woods’ wooded lots also shape how we plan a project. Tree protection during construction, root systems near foundations and utility lines, and drainage across a heavily treed parcel all factor into design and sequencing in a way they wouldn’t on a cleared suburban lot. We coordinate permitting with the applicable Johnson County building department and inspection process so that work moves forward without becoming a separate bottleneck, and we design every project — remodel, addition, or rebuild — for a genuine four-season Kansas climate rather than a one-size-fits-all spec.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
“James and his team did a spectacular job on our remodel. Everyone comments on how beautiful the house is now.”
Phillip Wolff Google Review
“As an architect, Hickok Homes is a special builder to work with. James cares deeply about quality and details. His team can execute designs within real budgets and on real schedules.”
Charlie Russell Google Review
“Hickok Homes takes immense pride in their craftsmanship. From the foundation to the finishing touches, every aspect of their homes is meticulously executed.”
Tiff Google Review
Communities We Serve Near Mission Woods
Mission Woods — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mission Woods mostly a renovation and remodeling market for Hickok Homes?
Yes. Mission Woods is one of the smallest incorporated cities in the Kansas City metro and is essentially fully built out, so nearly all of our work here is remodels, additions, and occasional full rebuilds of existing homes rather than new construction on vacant land.
Does Hickok Homes build brand-new subdivisions in Mission Woods?
No. Mission Woods has no meaningful vacant land left for new subdivisions; our work consists of renovating, adding onto, or occasionally fully rebuilding homes on their existing wooded lots.
Where is Mission Woods located?
Mission Woods is a small city in Johnson County, Kansas, surrounded by Mission Hills, Westwood, and Fairway in the Kansas City metro.
What does Hickok Homes typically build in Mission Woods?
Most of our Mission Woods work is kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-home renovations, and room additions on established homes, along with the occasional full rebuild when an existing home’s structure has reached the end of its useful life.
Can you finish a basement as part of a Mission Woods renovation?
Yes. Finishing a basement to add genuine living space is one of the renovation requests we see most often in Mission Woods’ established homes.
How do wooded lots in Mission Woods affect a project?
Tree protection, root systems near foundations, and drainage across a heavily treed lot all factor into how we plan and sequence a Mission Woods project, whether it’s a remodel, an addition, or a full rebuild.
Does Hickok Homes handle permitting for Mission Woods projects?
Yes. We coordinate directly with the applicable building department and Johnson County’s standard inspections so permitting runs alongside construction rather than becoming a separate bottleneck.
Can Hickok Homes work with my own architect on a Mission Woods project?
Yes. We coordinate construction documents and permitting around a design already underway, in addition to offering full design-build service.
Does Hickok Homes handle commercial projects near Mission Woods?
Yes. We manage commercial construction, multifamily, apartment, and roofing projects near Mission Woods with the same in-house, accountable process we use on our residential work.
When does a full rebuild make more sense than a renovation in Mission Woods?
If an existing home’s foundation and structural framing are sound, a renovation or addition is almost always more cost-effective than a full rebuild; we assess your home’s structure early and tell you honestly which option actually serves you.
