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Tulsa design-build remodeler since 1981

You don't have to move to get the house you want.

The Buckingham Group has designed and built remodels for Tulsa homeowners since 1981. The whole project gets planned before construction begins.

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Design and build, one company

Remodeling your home is a big decision. It shouldn't feel like a risk.

Design and construction sit under one contract here, so the people who draw your remodel are the people who build it. Plans, specifications, selections, and a fixed price are settled before demolition starts, and a project manager stays on the job through the final walkthrough.

Edward Kaplan founded the company in 1981 and still leads it, working with designers, craftsmen, and project managers he selected himself.

One contract

Design and construction are handled by the same company, so there is one place to go with a question.

A fixed price first

Scope, specifications, and price are set in the proposal before construction begins.

Five-year carpenter warranty

Carpentry workmanship is covered for five years, and the Lifetime Home Care program picks up from there.

What we remodel

Start with one room, or reimagine the whole house.

A remodeled kitchen with dark cabinetry, stone counters and a pass-through window

Transform the way you live.

The rooms you use every day, made more beautiful and more usable at the same time.

  • Kitchen remodelingA kitchen built for gathering and for the daily routine.
  • Bathroom remodelingA retreat that blends comfort, elegance and function.
  • Interior remodelingInterior space refreshed and reconfigured to fit how you live.
A sunroom addition with white trim and banks of windows

Create the space your family needs.

Room, function and flexibility added so the house can keep up with your life.

  • Room additionsAdditions designed to blend into the house that is already there.
  • Attic remodelingUnused space above turned into rooms you use.
  • Whole home remodelingOne cohesive design carried across the entire house.
A bright kitchen with wide clearances and a long island

Design a home you'll love for years to come.

Timeless design and comfort, planned around how you want to live later as well as now.

  • Living well at any ageA safer, more comfortable house that supports you today and years from now.
  • Outdoor livingPatios, outdoor kitchens and space for making memories.
  • Specialty remodelingWine cellars, home offices and rooms built around what you care about.
  • Historic restorationHistoric homes restored with modern comfort and the original detail honored.

The design-build process

Eight phases, in order.

Every remodel runs through the same eight phases, so you always know which one you are in.

Phase I

Initial home consultation

A walk through the areas you want to remodel, and a conversation about your design goals for them.

Phase II

Design agreement and discovery

Your needs and priorities documented, with restrictive covenants and zoning reviewed up front.

Phase III

Site review and site development

Demolition plans, floor and electrical plans, elevation drawings, and renderings where they apply.

Phase IV

Design refinement and contract

Materials, finishes and specifications finalized, then a fixed-price proposal.

Phase V

Contract signing and final approval

The construction contract and the design documents go in front of you for approval.

Phase VI

Scheduling and pre-construction

Materials ordered and a web-based project schedule you can open any time.

Phase VII

Construction

Protective coverings, dust control, daily cleanup, and a project manager on site.

Phase VIII

Client satisfaction and lifetime care

The five-year carpenter warranty, a project binder, and scheduled follow-up assessments.

The work

Real home transformations.

An open kitchen and dining area under a coffered ceiling
An open kitchen and dining area under a coffered ceiling.
A staircase with turned balusters and a paneled soffit
A staircase with turned balusters.
A Tudor front elevation in brick and stone
A Tudor front elevation in brick and stone.
A custom wood range hood above a cooktop
A custom wood range hood above the cooktop.
A walk-in shower and a soaking tub beside a shuttered window
A walk-in shower and a soaking tub beside a shuttered window.
A cast stone fireplace surround with painted moldings
A cast stone fireplace surround.
A long kitchen island with copper pendants overhead
A long kitchen island with copper pendants overhead.
A jukebox and bar seating in a finished game room
A jukebox and bar seating in a finished game room.

In their own words

Letters from clients.

“Once again you succeeded in the remodel of our new home on Louisville in a way that is a testimony to your creativity. This is the third home you have remodeled for us and we would not think of using anyone other than The Buckingham Group. Your scheduling and the quality of your workmanship is exceptional.”
D & S

Kitchen remodel

“Your attention to planning detail and knowledge of the practical do’s and don’ts during a remodel made our construction experience predictable and dare I say fun at times. Your years of experience and knowledge of how the process flows made it easier for us to understand the construction process during each phase. Finally, and most importantly, your compassion for our feelings during the entire process and sensible approach to the real difficulties of trying to remodel a home and live a normal life were the most important contributors to our project’s success.”
M & B

Kitchen remodel

“After spending several years living in Europe, we returned to Tulsa with an abundance of ideas that would align our diets and kitchen needs with the healthier cooking concepts that we had learned to enjoy abroad. We noticed a remodel being done in the neighborhood, visited with the Home Owner, who recommended we contact Ed Kaplan of The Buckingham Group. The results of the contact and the subsequent design created a kitchen that satisfied all of our requirements.”
J & K

Multiple workstations kitchen remodel

“Our home was constructed in 1928 and after 84 years the front porch was not only showing its age, but in desperate need of repair. The Buckingham Group restored the porch in all of its intricate details. They carefully removed and identified all of the original components and rebuilt it using the materials specified in the original drawings. The attention to detail by their staff is outstanding. The carpenters on the job were a pleasure to work with.”
J & D

Historic preservation

Edward Kaplan, founder and president of The Buckingham Group

Founder and president

Edward Kaplan.

Edward founded The Buckingham Group in 1981 and brings more than 45 years of architectural and construction expertise to each project.

A pioneer of the design-build model in Tulsa, he is known for technical precision, creative problem-solving and a dedication to client satisfaction. He leads a hand-selected team of designers, craftsmen and project managers who share it.

After the last walkthrough

The part that comes after the job.

Five-year carpenter workmanship warranty

Carpentry workmanship is covered for five years. Warranty calls come up very rarely, because of proven construction practices and quality materials on every project, and the coverage is there either way.

Lifetime Home Care

Offered to clients after the remodel: preventative maintenance, to-do projects and aging-in-place upgrades, with scheduled annual assessments.

Let's talk about what's possible in your home.

Whether you're just starting to explore ideas or ready to take the next step, we're here to help you move forward.

Call (918) 624-2666

Serving Tulsa, Bixby, Jenks, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Sand Springs and Sapulpa.