“How much does an Airstream renovation cost?” is a question we hear fairly often, but the answer isn’t that simple. It’s like asking, “How much does a house cost?” or “How much does a computer cost?”
The scope of the project depends on your requirements. Ultimately the costs of a project will depend on your unique project scope and the extent of the renovation itself. We’ll help you find a balance that meets your budget, your requirements, and your overall expectations.
Having completed more than 40 renovations over the past two years has given us a good idea of what it takes to do the job right. Here are three renovation options, and some links to samples of our past work that closely matches that option.
The bottom line is we will do as much or as little of the renovation you need. Contact us now for your design consultation and speak with us about your project. The first step is to set up a FREE CONSULTATION.
In the end, no one project accurately fits into any one category. These three categories are merely examples that help our clients understand the many options when it comes to a custom project. Ultimately, your project will be as unique as a reflection of yourself. Tell us about your dreams. What are your goals? Let’s talk Airstream.
A) BASIC RENOVATION
This basic renovation option has a wide range of price points. Partly due to the requirement to reuse many of the existing trailer’s systems and infrastructure. This is a basic renovation that will replace up to half of the systems. Many of the existing components, such as lighting and select cabinetry, may be maintained for styling in a creative way. We may be limited on the type of unit that will be appropriate for this type of renovation because we need to reuse many existing components to keep the price down.
1975 Overlander 1978 Sovereign
- A basic design consultation package and a floorplan to determine the extent of the renovation as it relates to the existing design.
- Demo 5-15% of interior; maintains as much of interior as possible, repaint walls
- Design a floor plan utilizing most of the existing interior
- Modify existing cabinetry
- Refinish existing cabinets and paint new cabinetry
- Laminate flooring or engineered wood (slightly more)
- Utilize existing and operational plumbing, electrical and propane systems (cost can vary widely based on what works)
- Basic kitchen package (sink, faucetry and plumbing)
- New manufactured counter tops
B) MID-LEVEL RENOVATION
This is a mid-level renovation that will replace up to half of the systems. Many of the existing components, such as lighting and select cabinetry, may be maintained for styling in a creative way. We love certain elements of the vintage units, like the stove and range combination, or some of the fixtures. Here are several examples of this type of mid-level renovation:
Globetrotter Aussie Safari Ranch House
- Demo 50-75% of interior
- Design a floor plan utilizing up to half of the existing interior (depending on the year, and condition and configuration of the original unit)
- A comprehensive design package to convey design as we work together to design your goals and implement to plan. 3-D models will be used to convey interior design.
- Build custom cabinetry with several material options for faces and hardware (mid-tier materials and finishes)
- Paint new cabinetry and refinish existing cabinetry
- Custom construction interior to adapt to
- Hardwood laminate flooring
- Glass tiled bathroom, or other materials and options available.
- Replace plumbing, electrical and propane systems as needed
- All new refrigerator, sinks, faucetry, stove, microwave, TV, toilet, shower/tub, water heater
- Comprehensive kitchen package (sink, faucetry, water filter, and plumbing)
- New Corian or other solid surface counter tops
- Polishing and minor dent removal
C) FULL RENOVATION
This is a full renovation that will replace most, if not all, of the systems. Some existing components, such as lighting and just a few vintage elements, may be maintained for styling in a creative way. It is in this renovation category we are able to significantly modify the outside shell - such as moving the entry door to the other side, or adding a large gull-wing style door (think back to the future time machine). We are able to modify a trailer for international requirements in this price option. Here are several examples of this type of full renovation:
“Happiness” Wallabee Guest House
Aussie 325 Motorhome Mobile Office San Clemente
- Extensive design package - We are able to offer full sets of plans, 3-D models, and advanced renderings of any space.
- Demo 100% of interior, refinish and repaint interior shell
- Design a completely new floor plan
- Extensive running gear work and systems modification. (Some clients replace axles and increase ground clearance for all road applications)
- Exterior polished to a mirror shine
- Build custom cabinetry with several material options for faces and hardware (hi-tier materials and finishes)
- Paint new cabinetry or use natural materials and finish per exact specifications
- Custom construction interior per your unique requirements (there’s a lot of options here - to say the least)
- A variety of flooring materials and options
- Fold-up gull wing doors and modification of exterior shell of Airstream.
- Move windows and reconfigure locations as required.
- Glass tiled bathroom
- Assumes that most, if not all, of the rough systems (plumbing, electrical and propane) will be replaced
- All new refrigerator, sinks, faucetry, stove, microwave, TV, toilet, shower/tub, water heater
- Premium kitchen package (sink, faucetry and plumbing)
- New solid surface counter tops
- Extensive solar system integration along with premium power inverter package for 110 (or 240) power on the go.
- Premium audio/video package with advanced technology
- Skylights
- Rock-shields
- Polishing and dent removal/ panel replacement
- Option C offers significantly more system modifications not available with Options A or B
