What Mosby Building Arts does

Mosby Building Arts is a family-owned design-build residential remodeling firm founded in 1947 by Sam Mosby, a World War II veteran, in St. Louis, Missouri. Scott Mosby purchased the business in 1983 after working alongside his father, and the company was renamed from Mosby Construction to Mosby Building Arts, Ltd. in 1994. The firm operates from a headquarters at 645 Leffingwell Avenue in St. Louis and a dedicated Kirkwood Studio design center at 115 W. Argonne Drive, employing 101-250 staff. It serves residential homeowners across St. Louis-area communities including Kirkwood, Chesterfield, Ballwin, Clayton, Ladue, Webster Groves, Wildfront, Creve Coeur, and O'Fallon.

The core service offering is integrated design-build remodeling covering custom and semi-custom kitchens and bathrooms, room additions, basement finishing, interior living spaces, accessible/aging-in-place design, and full exterior remodeling including windows, doors, siding, roofing, decks, porches, garages, and storm-damage repair. The firm operates under four distinct sub-brands: the flagship Mosby Building Arts core brand, Right Kitchen/Right Bath by Mosby for productized semi-custom work with faster cycle times, Exteriors by Mosby for exterior scopes, and SAM by Mosby for accessible design. Technology is centered on Chief Architect-powered 3D and 360-degree design visualization and the Mosby Connect client portal providing real-time project tracking, daily logs, scope checklists, and online payments. In-house licensed architects, certified kitchen/bath designers (CKBD), and aging-in-place specialists (CAPS/UDCP) work alongside production crews, and all completed projects carry a 10-year workmanship warranty.

The business model is project-based, sales-led residential contracting. Revenue is generated one project at a time across a wide ticket range: cosmetic kitchen remodels from a few hundred dollars up to $20,000, semi-custom Right Kitchen projects starting around $65,000, custom kitchens starting around $150,000, semi-custom baths starting around $27,000, and custom baths starting around $40,000-$75,000. Go-to-market combines in-home consultations, Kirkwood Studio showroom visits, a sales team of Home Consultants and Designers, a long-running weekly KMOX radio show, content marketing via the 'Right At Home' blog, social media, community outreach, and financing partnerships with Service Finance Company (up to $100,000) and Busey Bank to lower buyer friction. The company has been recognized as a national Top 10 Remodeling Firm by Remodeling magazine, a Chrysalis Award recipient for accessible design (2015), a BBB Accredited Business, and a 2025 Top Workplace by St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Name

Mosby Building Arts

Legal name

Mosby Building Arts, Ltd.

Website

https://mosbybuildingarts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mosby Building Arts is a family-owned, design-build residential remodeling firm founded in 1947 serving St. Louis-area homeowners with custom and semi-custom kitchens, baths, additions, exterior remodels, and accessible-design projects delivered through in-house architects, certified designers, and production crews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Remodeling Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611), Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

Keywords

• Home remodeling services
• Kitchen renovation
• Bathroom remodeling
• Design-build construction
• Residential remodeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirkwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Home Remodeling Projects: One-time project-based revenue from interior and exterior remodeling including custom and semi-custom kitchen, bathroom, additions, basements, outdoor living, and accessible design services. Pricing varies significantly by project scope from cosmetic updates to full custom builds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mosby Building Arts is a design-build home remodeling company that handles every aspect of a residential remodeling project from design through construction. In-house architects, certified designers, and production crews deliver interior and exterior remodels including kitchens, bathrooms, additions, basements, accessible design, windows, siding, roofing, decks, and storm damage repair for homeowners in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area. Projects range from cosmetic updates to fully custom builds, backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty and supported by 3D visualization and a client portal.

Product overview

Mosby Building Arts is a design-build home remodeling company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services through three main sub-brands: (1) Mosby Building Arts core brand for custom interior and exterior remodeling including custom kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, basement finishing, and accessible design; (2) Right Kitchen and Right Bath by Mosby for streamlined semi-custom remodels using existing footprints with curated finishes and faster timelines; and (3) Exteriors by Mosby for windows, doors, siding, roofing, decks, porches, and garages. The company operates a client portal called Mosby Connect for project tracking and online payments. All projects are backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty and managed by in-house architects, designers, and production crews.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Kitchen Remodeling Full custom kitchen remodeling with in-house architectural services, custom cabinetry, 3D renderings, and complete layout changes including wall removal. Starting around $150,000 for approximately 200 sq ft projects. For homeowners wanting a complete rework of layout with custom features.
• Right Kitchen by Mosby (Semi-Custom Kitchen Remodel) Streamlined semi-custom kitchen remodel service utilizing existing footprint, featuring curated finishes from vendors like Kohler, Cambria, ShowPlace, and Frigidaire. Costs usually start around $65,000 for ~200 sq ft and typically completed in about 4-6 weeks. Pull-and-replace approach keeping same footprint.
• Custom Bathroom Remodeling Full custom bathroom remodeling with complete layout reconfiguration, custom cabinetry, and high-end finishes. Starting around $40,000 for average baths (5'x8' to 6'x12') and $75,000+ for master bathrooms. For homeowners wanting complete layout rework.
• Right Bath by Mosby (Semi-Custom Bathroom Remodel) Semi-custom bathroom remodel service using existing plumbing footprint, with standard and accessible bath packages including custom vanity, Kohler fixtures, Onyx surrounds. Hall/Guest bathroom (5x8) starts around $27,000; Master bathroom (10x12) starts around $40,000. Can be completed in 1-2 weeks.
• Interior Remodeling Services Complete interior remodeling services including custom and semi-custom kitchens, bathrooms, additions, basement finishing, accessible design, and interior living spaces. Delivered by certified designers and architects with constant communication and code-compliant work.
• Exterior Remodeling Services Full exterior remodeling including windows, doors, siding, roofing, porches, outdoor living spaces, and garage projects backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty. Delivered through the Exteriors by Mosby sub-brand.
• Room Additions Home additions including additional stories, family rooms, sunrooms, or whole new wings, designed by certified architects and built to exceed building codes with a 10-year warranty.
• Basement Finishing / Lower Level Remodeling Basement finishing and remodeling transforming unfinished space into family rooms, home theaters, wet bars, playrooms, home gyms, wine cellars, guest suites, or home offices.
• Accessible Design / Aging in Place Remodeling Aging in place and accessible remodeling with CAPS-certified designers offering ADA-compliant solutions including grab bars, zero-clearance showers, accessible cabinetry, elevators, ramps, and home automation. For homeowners looking to stay in their homes safely.
• Storm Damage Repair Storm damage repair services for windows, siding, and roofing with expert assessment, detailed estimates, and coordination with homeowners on insurance claims.
• Deck Building Custom deck design and construction with various materials including pressure-treated wood and composite options, featuring multi-level designs, railings, and integrated lighting.
• Roofing Services Roof replacement and repair services using products from CertainTeed and GAF, including drone roof inspections, attic ventilation, gutters, and comprehensive roof deck assessment.
• Garage & Garage Door Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Mosby charges 2-3% for architectural/design fees vs. industry standard of 5-10%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Seniors Home CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing St. Louisians with resources for caregiving services, helping seniors stay in homes they love. Combined expertise in home modification and caregiving support.
• RaynorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Raynor garage door dealer. Raynor manufactures premium residential, commercial, and industrial garage door products. Both companies have over 75 years of industry leadership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Bath Fitter: National bath renovation franchise specializing in acrylic tub and shower liners—competes on the lower-end of Mosby's bath segment with faster install times and aggressive national marketing.
• Re-Bath: Largest bath remodeling franchise in the U.S., specializing in full bath remodels with proprietary products—competes with Mosby's Right Bath and Custom Bath lines on speed, brand, and standardized offerings.

Direct peers

• Case Design/Remodeling: Long-established, mid-Atlantic design-build remodeler offering integrated architecture, design, and construction for kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home renovations—directly comparable to Mosby's full-service design-build model and Top 10 industry recognition.
• BOWA: Mid-Atlantic luxury design-build remodeling firm offering whole-home renovations, additions, and aging-in-place modifications—closely aligned with Mosby's service portfolio and high-end custom positioning.
• Lamont Bros. Design & Construction: Pacific Northwest design-build remodeler specializing in kitchens, baths, and whole-home renovations with in-house designers and production crews—same integrated delivery model and high-end custom positioning as Mosby.
• Jackson Design and Remodeling: San Diego-based design-build remodeling firm consistently ranked among the nation's largest, offering integrated architecture, interior design, and construction for high-end residential projects—comparable in operating model and premium positioning.
• Kitchen Tune-Up: National kitchen remodeling franchise offering cabinet refacing, redooring, and full kitchen remodels—directly competitive with Mosby's Right Kitchen semi-custom product line on price and speed.
• Neil Kelly Company: Pacific Northwest design-build remodeling firm offering kitchen, bath, and home renovation services with in-house design talent—a structurally similar full-service design-build remodeler with comparable scale and brand longevity.
• DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen: National franchise remodeling network focused on kitchens, baths, and whole-home renovations—comparable in service mix to Mosby's core and Right Kitchen/Bath offerings, though operating under a franchise rather than integrated owner-operator model.

Regional players

• John Buchheit Construction: Long-established St. Louis residential design-build and custom home builder—a direct regional competitor in the same metro geography with comparable custom whole-home renovation and addition capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mosby-building-arts
• Instagraminstagram.com/mosby_building_arts
• Pinterestpinterest.com/mosbybldgarts

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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