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Home Remodeling Kansas City

Our Approach

At Shack Built, we understand that your home is your place to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. That’s why when it comes to remodeling Kansas City homes, we strive to have a minimally stressful construction process that provides our clients with beautiful, functional homes they can enjoy for years to come.

We work on your home as if it were our own and prioritize communicating with you to ensure your building experience is as enjoyable as the completed results. At Shack Built, we take great care to ensure our clients feel extremely knowledgeable about the direction of their remodeling project and trust us to do our work well.

Our Services

Design-Build Services

Our experienced in-house design team will help you realize your vision by integrating your individual style into your project. We want to improve your home functionally and aesthetically, and by having your designer and build team under the same roof, we can help make your home exceptional as your go-to contractor in KC.

Design Build Services

General Contractor Services

Even if your project doesn’t require a designer, you can trust the Shack Built team to carefully adhere to your plans to make your vision for your home a reality. We offer years of experience and professional backgrounds you can trust, so you can be sure that we provide nothing but the best for your project.

General Contractor Services

Energy Efficiency Improvement Services

Our team is dedicated to creating space for our clients that are not only comfortable, but also function well for their family! Shack Built offers energy efficiency services to improve your space and ensure it’s the best place for you and your family.

Energy Efficiency Improvement Services

Our Clients Say It All

  • "We couldn't be more happy with the results..."

    Jenn

  • I used Shack Built to finish my basement. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’ve worked on commercial construction jobs many times, so I know my way around a project. I was extremely pleased with the whole process from my initial meeting with Derick, to the design help they worked with me on, to my foreman, Marty. They treated my home with respect while they were here.

    Aaron Kitch

    I used Shack Built to finish my basement. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’ve worked on commercial construction jobs many times, so I know my way around a project. I was extremely pleased with the whole process from my initial meeting with Derick, to the design help they worked with me on, to my foreman, Marty. They treated my home with respect while they were here. They were extremely communicative, from budget use, to the daily schedule. I knew what was going on every step of the way. I will definitely think of Shack Built for any future jobs I may have.

    Aaron Kitch

  • They guided me through all phases of the process and helped me make smart choices. Their attention to detail sets them apart from other contractors. “Good enough” is not good enough for Shack Built, they strive for excellence. I love my home addition!

    Dawn Parsons

    My construction and COVID began at the same time. We encountered supply chain problems, subcontractors getting COVID, and problems with the city permitting process. All the “usual” headaches with a remodel were magnified due to COVID. Despite the uncertain and changing conditions Shack Built worked through them all. They always communicated with me regardless of the news. They guided me through all phases of the process and helped me make smart choices. Their attention to detail sets them apart from other contractors. “Good enough” is not good enough for Shack Built, they strive for excellence. I love my home addition!
    Update: Prior to my remodel I had serious water issues in my basement. After the remodel the water issues were gone. After a recent overnight long rain storm I had no water, no moisture, no damp spots, nothing! The remodel is beautiful. The water mitigation was a miracle!

    Dawn Parsons

  • The Shack Built team was incredible! Our expectations were continually managed throughout the process and everything was done in a timely manner. Our designer, Cara, was by and far amazing! She listened and really got to know our style and we couldn’t be happier with her design and the execution. All who worked on the project were kind and professional and very personable.

    Aubrey Urban

    The Shack Built team was incredible! Our expectations were continually managed throughout the process and everything was done in a timely manner. Our designer, Cara, was by and far amazing! She listened and really got to know our style and we couldn’t be happier with her design and the execution. All who worked on the project were kind and professional and very personable. We were able to go about our daily routines without feeling major imposition (there’s always some unavoidable imposition, of course). Marty was a hoot and one of the best project managers we’ve ever encountered. The whole project was beyond our expectations, from start to finish. We would recommend Shack Built to anyone considering a home improvement project.

    Aubrey Urban

  • "I felt like they just prepared us properly from the very beginning..."

    Amy

  • I worked with Shack Built for a display plinth for a public art work at the new KCI Airport. We mostly communicated remotely and they were prompt in replying to my inquiries and sending over structural designs. It was a several months long project because of my schedule but they met me at every step. They installed, prepped and finished the plinth so that I could go in and set the sculptures. Overall a great experience!

    George Rodriguez

  • I had been wanting to remodel my kitchen and master bathroom for several years. After meeting Derick and his team I decided to pull the trigger and hire Shack Built. The transparency and professionalism of the team was outstanding. They were easy to work with and adapted to items I wanted to change along the way. Derick, Scott, Marty and Cara were truly a top notch team! I will definitely use them again!

    Kathy Loritz

  • Marty, James and Cara, as well as the subs, rolled with the punches and delivered a series of spaces that we not only love but look like they had always been there. Like any major remodel, some problems cropped up along the way – they were dealt with quickly with lots of communication and always to our satisfaction.

    Marcus Zehnder

    We had a major remodel done on our house that included a small addition, full kitchen remodel and expansion, half bath as well as a patio and sun porch and Derick and his team at did an amazing job. The job was fairly complex and presented some unique challenges, including material shortages, weather, as well as the normal difficulties of tying an addition into an older house; Marty, James and Cara, as well as the subs, rolled with the punches and delivered a series of spaces that we not only love but look like they had always been there. Like any major remodel, some problems cropped up along the way – they were dealt with quickly with lots of communication and always to our satisfaction.

    I am in the trades and know many contractors in the metro either by reputation or I have personally worked with them. When it came time to select a contractor to work on our own home, Shack Built was our only choice…period.

    Marcus Zehnder

  • We have been very pleased with the entire design process with Shack Built. From the first meeting, they took time to find out what our vision was and how we lived our lives to design the best kitchen for our use.

    Melanie Radosevich

    We have been very pleased with the entire design process with Shack Built. From the first meeting, they took time to find out what our vision was and how we lived our lives to design the best kitchen for our use. Through drawings and renderings, we were able to visualize the outcome and they were very accommodating with any changes that we made. Their team was instrumental in helping with the decision making of cabinets, countertops, appliances, etc. and their vendor contacts were all exceptional. Everyone we have dealt with during this process has been professional, knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to ensure we got the design we wanted. We would highly recommend Shack Built to anyone looking for a design build company to work with.

    Melanie Radosevich

A woman meets with a contractor for kitchen renovations in Overland Park

Our Beginnings

Derick Shackelford, the founder and CEO of Shack Built, has always valued honesty, equality, education, and excellence. They were the basic principles of his first business, Wood N’ Solutions, until the day 9/11 occurred. That’s when he decided those qualities better served our country, and went to the recruiting office to join the Army.

During his 4 years, he spent 1 year overseas in Afghanistan as an Infantryman, graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger School, and then spent 1 year in Iraq as a Team Leader in a Reconnaissance & Sniper Platoon in the 10th Mountain Division. After coming home, he decided to focus on furthering his education.

He began working as a project manager for a close friend who had his own residential construction company. There, Derick learned how to apply quality to every aspect of a project. After 4 years of project management, he decided to pursue his degree, and attended Johnson County Community College for two years before transferring KU to pursue a degree in environmental science. While at KU, he had the opportunity to study in Germany, and learned about how construction could better serve both people and the environment.

Derick graduated from KU with his degree in environmental science, and created Shack Built—a company for home remodeling that Kansas City homeowners could count on to embody the honesty, equality, education, and excellence that Derick has used to guide all his choices throughout his life.

What You Can Expect Working With Shack Built

Forward-Thinking Mindset

Our team works tirelessly to constantly improve themselves and their work, so we can produce the best builds for our clients.

Advanced Building Methods

We prioritize educating our team on the latest advancements in construction. Our projects are built using nothing but the latest construction techniques and methods.

Tech-Based Advancements

Technology has helped us drastically improve our services, so we can provide amenities like consistent communication and 3D renderings for our projects.

Learn More, Build Better

Though it may be a simple concept, it’s helped us provide some of the best renovation and remodels for our clients.

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For those looking to join one of the best teams for home remodeling in Kansas City, we are always looking for individuals who are excited to build unique and beautiful projects for our clients. Feel free to reach out today and wee what employment opportunities we may have available for you.

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