Liston Design Build

What Liston Design Build does

Liston Design Build is a third-generation, family-owned residential design-build contractor founded in 1984 and headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri. The firm serves homeowners across the St. Louis and St. Charles County metropolitan area, delivering six integrated service lines: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finished basements, home additions, whole-home remodeling, and outdoor living projects. The company operates an in-house design-build model that combines a registered architect, NKBA and NARI-certified designers, project managers, and a multi-tier carpentry crew (lead carpenters, assistant carpenters, and apprentices) under a single engagement structure.

The underlying delivery model relies on mainstream design and project-management tooling: SketchUp and Revit for 3D design visualization, Adobe Photoshop for client renderings, Microsoft Office for administration, and the Buildertrend client portal for project tracking, document sharing, and customer communication. The firm is certified in lead-safe renovation, green building, and aging-in-place design, and provides fixed-price construction agreements after the design and planning phases, backed by a 2-year service guarantee.

Revenue is generated exclusively through project-based, fixed-price contracts for one-time residential remodeling engagements, with no recurring or subscription revenue. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with disclosed budget tiers ranging from under $50K (single-room renovations) to $250K+ (whole-home remodels and large additions). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer: prospective clients initiate contact via website form, phone, or referral, and the sales cycle begins with an in-home consultation. More than 80% of new business is sourced from referrals or past clients, supplemented by a diversified marketing presence across Houzz, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, regional earned media (Fox 2, Ladue News, St. Louis Magazine), and a company blog. The company has earned more than 40 industry awards since 2008 and has completed hundreds of residential projects over four decades of operation.

Name

Liston Design Build

Legal name

Liston Design Build

Website

https://listondesignbuild.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Liston Design Build is a third-generation, family-owned residential design-build firm offering kitchen, bathroom, basement, addition, whole-home, and outdoor remodeling services to homeowners in the St. Louis and St. Charles County, Missouri area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Remodeling Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

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), Structural Expansion (Foundation, Framing & Load-Bearing Modifications) (HSAPADAN), Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Home remodeling services
• Design-build remodeling
• Kitchen and bath remodeling
• Residential renovation contractor
• Custom home additions

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Remodeling Projects: Liston Design Build generates revenue through project-based fees for home remodeling and renovation services. Projects range from individual kitchen and bathroom remodels to whole-home renovations and custom additions. The company provides fixed-price construction agreements after design and planning phases. Budget tiers disclosed on the contact form range from Under $75K to $250K+ for whole-home remodels, and Under $50K to $150K+ for additions/renovations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Liston Design Build provides full-service residential design-build home remodeling for homeowners in the St. Louis and St. Charles County area. The company combines in-house architectural design, interior design, and construction under one contract, delivering fixed-price projects across kitchen, bathroom, basement, whole-home, addition, and outdoor living categories with concierge-level material selection support and a 2-year workmanship guarantee.

Product overview

Liston Design Build is a third-generation, family-owned design-build home remodeling company operating since 1984. The company offers a unified set of remodeling services rather than a software product or platform. Its core service portfolio consists of six integrated offerings: Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Finished Basements, Home Additions, Whole Home Remodeling, and Outdoor Living. These services share a common design-build delivery model—combining in-house design capabilities with construction execution—that allows clients to move from initial consultation through final build completion within a single engagement. The company emphasizes concierge-level service, 3D design renderings, and a five-step process (Discovery, Design, Develop, Build, Service) across all project types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Remodeling Full-service kitchen remodeling for homeowners in the St. Louis and St. Charles County area, including in-house design, cabinet selection, fixture installation, and finish work delivered through the firm's integrated design-build process.
• Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom renovation services for homeowners that include plumbing modifications, fixture selection, and spa-quality finish installations, including aging-in-place and ADA-type functionality options.
• Finished Basements Lower-level basement finishing service that transforms unfinished basement space into entertainment areas, wine cellars, home offices, or home theaters for homeowners.
• Home Additions Customized home additions including new bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, multigenerational living spaces, closets, and dens for homeowners seeking to expand rather than relocate.
• Whole Home Remodeling Complete whole-home renovation service managing projects from initial consultation through design, spatial planning, finish selections, and streamlined construction under a single fixed-price agreement.
• Outdoor Living Outdoor living space expansion including decks, porches, sunrooms, pools, guest houses, outdoor kitchens, and bars designed and built for residential customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of new business comes from referrals or past clients, indicating exceptional client satisfaction and retention.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/listondb
• Facebookfacebook.com/listondesignbuild
• Instagraminstagram.com/listondesignbuild
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ListonDesignBuild
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liston-design-build

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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