Iron Crest Remodel runs its largest service area outside Boise here — from quartz kitchen refreshes in Paramount and Reflection Ridge to composite deck builds along Lochsa Falls and basement finishes on the Ten Mile corridor. Registered Idaho contractor RCE-6681702, insured, 3-year workmanship warranty.
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Iron Crest Remodel is a Boise-based, Idaho-registered contractor (RCE-6681702) that ships kitchen, bathroom, basement, deck, siding, window, flooring, and addition work throughout Meridian, Idaho — the state's second-largest city (117,635, 2020 Census) and Ada County's fastest-growing municipality. Our Meridian project volume is heaviest in the post-2000 subdivisions — Paramount, Lochsa Falls, Tuscany, Spurwing, Silverstone, and Reflection Ridge — alongside a smaller but distinct pocket of downtown Meridian bungalows and ranches. All Meridian permits pull from meridiancity.org (the city runs its own building department, separate from Ada County). Real Google reviews from Meridian and Boise homeowners are visible below, pulled live from the Iron Crest Business Profile.
22 verified Google reviews
sneg Vasilk
a month ago
I hired this company to remodel my kitchen, and I was very pleased with the entire experience. They were straightforward, professional, and very detailed throughout the project. Everything was handled efficiently and with great attention to detail. Russ was a great project manager and did an excellent job, especially when I made some changes in the middle of the project. I really appreciated his flexibility and professionalism. I would definitely recommend this company!
Jeff Kriegel
3 months ago
I don't often write reviews, but this company absolutely earned a 5-star review. We couldn't be happier with our new Azek TimberTech deck! From start to finish, the entire experience was outstanding. The crew was professional, courteous, and efficient throughout the project. They handled the demolition of our old deck quickly, kept the work area clean, and completed the installation on schedule. In addition to the beautiful new deck, they also installed a new white gutter and a custom gate with a metal frame, both of which turned out amazing. The craftsmanship and attention to detail on every aspect of the project exceeded our expectations. The finished deck has completely transformed our backyard, and the Azek TimberTech decking paired with the black railing gives it a clean, modern look that we're excited to enjoy for years to come. One thing that really set them apart from the other contractors we received bids from was their professionalism and transparency. Their pricing was straightforward, and their proposal and contract clearly outlined every detail of the project. There were no surprises or vague estimates. If any changes were needed, they would not perform additional work without first discussing it and providing a proper change order. They did require a down payment to begin the project, which is standard practice, and everything was handled professionally. A special thank you to Russ, our project manager, who was incredible to work with. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was done right. He consistently went above and beyond to answer our questions, keep us informed, and ensure we were completely satisfied with the final result. It's rare to find someone so committed to customer satisfaction. This is a company that takes pride in its work and stands behind it. I would absolutely trust them with future projects and won't hesitate to hire them again. If you're looking for exceptional craftsmanship, honest pricing, excellent communication, and a team that truly cares about doing the job right, I highly recommend them. Five stars all the way!
mia bendinelli
2 months ago
My sister had her remodel done by this company and the result was absolutely beautiful. I used them for my kitchen remodel and I am so thrilled with how it turned out. I can’t wait to host in my new kitchen!! It’s beautiful!!!
Vitalii Loshchyts
a month ago
Hired this company to do my bathroom project. They exceeded my expectations. Finished everything on time. Quality work and professional crews that know their job.
Vasilk Electric
3 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an outstanding experience with Iron Crest Remodeling Group from start to finish. Their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent, the timeline was clearly explained, and every question I had was answered promptly. The craftsmanship exceeded my expectations. You can tell they take pride in their work and genuinely care about delivering a high-quality finished product. Everything was completed with precision, and the job site was kept clean and organized each day. If you’re looking for a reliable remodeling contractor in Boise or anywhere in the Treasure Valley, I highly recommend Iron Crest Remodeling Group. Whether it’s a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or a larger home remodeling project, they’re a company you can trust to do the job right. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again and will gladly recommend them to friends and family.
Meridian is not one market — it is at least four. The post-2000 master-planned subdivisions each have their own housing era, HOA posture, and typical remodel scope, and the downtown pocket runs on a completely different playbook. Here is how we approach each.
2003 – 2015 build-out
Meridian's largest master-planned community, running north of Chinden between Ten Mile and Meridian Road. Predominantly two-story production homes on 5,000 to 8,000 sq ft lots with builder-grade oak-tone or maple kitchens, laminate or basic granite counters, and carpet through the main level. Active HOA with an architectural review board (allow 1 to 4 weeks). Our most-requested Paramount projects are quartz-and-shaker kitchen refreshes, primary-bath renovations, and unfinished-basement build-outs.
Late 1990s – 2010 build-out
Established subdivision along the Ten Mile Creek corridor with sloping lots that favor multi-level and elevated deck installs; several of our composite-deck rebuilds are here (see the Lochsa Falls project below). Mostly two-story production homes with generous rear yards. HOA architectural review applies to exterior work.
Mid-2000s build-out
South-Meridian subdivision east of Locust Grove with slightly larger lots and Mediterranean-influenced elevations. Common projects: kitchen expansions into former dining nooks, wine-cellar and butler-pantry adds, primary-bath conversions to zero-entry showers.
1998 – 2012 build-out
Golf-course-adjacent housing along the Spurwing Country Club perimeter and the Bridgetower community west of it. Custom and semi-custom homes on larger lots — 8,000 to 15,000 sq ft — with more design flexibility than production stock. Whole-home remodels and rear-yard structural additions are more common here than kitchen-only refreshes.
Late 1990s – late 2000s build-out
Established two-story production stock east of Eagle Road and south of Franklin. Interior finish tiers that were premium in 2000 (oak cabinets, tumbled travertine backsplashes, Berber carpet) now read as dated and are typical remodel triggers. Basement finishing is heavy in this pocket.
1920s – 1970s original construction
The oldest housing pocket in Meridian, running along Main Street, Franklin, and 1st Street. Bungalows, farmhouses, and post-war ranches — plumbing and electrical usually need to be re-scoped as part of any kitchen or bath permit. Different playbook from the newer subdivisions; we treat these more like our North End Boise projects.
Meridian is a separate jurisdiction from Boise and from Ada County. Its own building department runs plan review and inspections through the city portal at meridiancity.org/permits. Any remodel that moves plumbing, adds electrical circuits, or changes structural framing needs a permit; cosmetic swaps on the same footprint do not. The city adopts a current International Residential Code (2018 IRC in Idaho) with local amendments, and impact fees on habitable additions and ADUs flow through Ada County Highway District plus the city's own utility connection fees.
Meridian Community Development
Building permits, plan review, inspections — meridiancity.org, (208) 887-2211.
Meridian Planning Division
Zoning verification, ADU allowances, setbacks, and Meridian Unified Development Code interpretations.
Ada County Highway District
Impact fees on new dwelling units and on any addition that adds a bedroom count; separate from city permit fees.
HOA architectural review
Paramount, Lochsa Falls, Reflection Ridge, Bainbridge, Bridgetower, Silverstone and their peers require exterior approval BEFORE the city will issue an exterior permit. Runs 1 to 4 weeks in parallel with plan review.
Idaho Code § 67-6541 (SB 1354, cities over 10,000 in population must conform by 2027-02-01) bars owner-occupancy requirements on ADUs, sets a floor of one internal or one detached ADU per lot as by-right, and prohibits a city from capping ADU height below the primary dwelling. Meridian qualifies. Local implementation details — minimum lot area, specific setbacks, size caps — sit inside Meridian's own Unified Development Code and change more often than a page like this can keep up with. Confirm the current rule with Meridian Community Development before design.
Drag the slider to compare the transformation of this composite deck project in Lochsa Falls, Meridian.
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Meridian is not a scaled-down Boise. Three things separate a Meridian remodel from the same-name project inside Boise city limits, and pricing a Meridian scope with a Boise playbook gets you numbers that don't hold.
Post-1990 Meridian construction runs on PEX plumbing, 200-amp electrical service, engineered floor systems, and modern framing. Kitchen and bath remodels rarely surface the electrical-panel-and-water-line surprises that add $8,000 to $20,000 to a comparable North End Boise scope. That translates directly to more predictable budgets and shorter schedules on the Meridian side.
Any exterior scope in Paramount, Lochsa Falls, Reflection Ridge, Bainbridge, Bridgetower, Silverstone, or their peers has to clear the HOA architectural committee before the city will issue an exterior permit. Approved siding colors, roof shapes, window frame colors, deck rail systems, and fence styles all have to be pre-checked. We build the HOA submission into the design phase so it runs in parallel with plan review rather than in series behind it. A Meridian project that ignores the HOA path is the one that slips six weeks.
The two-story dominant subdivisions almost universally include a full unfinished basement with plumbing stubs, an egress-ready foundation opening, and an HVAC trunk sized for the additional square footage. Finishing that space is one of the highest cost-per- dollar-added-livable-square-foot moves available in Meridian — most Boise proper does not have this option at all. See the FAQ below for the Boise-market cost bands that also apply here.
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Every service Iron Crest delivers is available in Meridian. These are the pages with the most Meridian-specific context — neighborhood mix, HOA reality, common scopes, and the code layer.
Every project on this list was completed by Iron Crest in Meridian. The photos on the case-study pages are the real work we did — no stock imagery, no rendered mock-ups.
We pull permits, verify parcels, and check the record with the same public offices any Meridian homeowner can call. The links below open the actual pages we use.
City of Meridian — Permits
Permit portal, plan review status, fee schedule and inspection scheduling.
Meridian Planning Division
Zoning verification, Unified Development Code, ADU allowances and setback tables.
Veolia Water Idaho — Meridian
Meridian's drinking-water utility. Consumer-confidence report and hardness figures.
Idaho Power — Residential Programs
The three current residential offerings (Heating & Cooling Efficiency Program, A/C Cool Credit, Shade Tree). No window or insulation rebate.
Ada County Assessor
Parcel lookup, ownership history, property record card, tax valuation. Use this to check lot size and zoning before design.
Ada County Highway District
Impact fees on new dwelling units and additions. Meridian addresses pull from the same schedule as the rest of Ada County.
Idaho DOPL — Registered Contractor Search
Search RCE-6681702 to confirm Iron Crest's Idaho registration and insurance are current before signing any contract with anyone.
Meridian Chamber of Commerce
Local business context and community events. Useful for verifying local presence claims from any Meridian contractor.
Real questions the Meridian homeowners we work with ask. Answers reference the Meridian playbook — the neighborhoods, the HOA layer, and the code path — not a generic Boise template.
Meridian's housing stock leans post-1990 with the biggest surge between 2000 and 2020, so the most common projects are builder-grade upgrade cycles rather than gut-and-restore work — quartz over laminate, semi-custom cabinetry replacing 1990s oak, LVP or engineered hardwood over carpet and vinyl, spa-style primary bath renovations, and basement finishing on the two-story homes that dominate Paramount, Lochsa Falls, Reflection Ridge and Silverstone. Composite deck builds are also heavy in Lochsa Falls and Tuscany, where lot elevations and Ten Mile-side views drove multi-level and elevated deck installs from the outset.
Any remodel that moves plumbing, adds or relocates electrical circuits, or changes structural framing requires a City of Meridian building permit — meridiancity.org is the portal. Cosmetic-only work (paint, cabinet-front swap on the same footprint, countertop replacement without plumbing moves) does not. Meridian has its own building department, separate from Ada County; permits pull from meridiancity.org, not the county's site. Plan review turnaround is not published as a guarantee, so we build 2 to 3 weeks into project scheduling and confirm on submission. Many Paramount, Lochsa Falls, Reflection Ridge and Bainbridge subdivisions also carry HOA architectural review that must complete before the city will issue exterior permits — allow another 1 to 4 weeks for that step where it applies.
Meridian and Boise are separate jurisdictions with separate zoning codes, so specific ADU standards differ. What is the same across both is the state overlay: Idaho Code § 67-6541 (SB 1354, effective for conformance by 2026-02-01, 2027-02-01) bars cities over 10,000 residents from imposing owner-occupancy on an ADU and from setting an ADU height cap lower than the primary dwelling, among other floors. Meridian's local ADU allowances, minimum lot area, and specific setback figures are set by the city's Unified Development Code and change more often than a page like this can keep up with — confirm the current rule with Meridian Community Development at (208) 887-2211 or meridiancity.org before you design.
Paramount, Lochsa Falls, Tuscany, Spurwing, Silverstone, Reflection Ridge, and the Ten Mile corridor around The Village at Meridian carry the majority of our project volume. Downtown Meridian near Main Street and Franklin has an older housing sub-set — 1920s through 1970s bungalows and ranches — that we also work in, and those projects run more like our North End Boise work than like the newer subdivisions. We cover every Meridian address inside city limits and along the Ten Mile / Ustick / Chinden corridors; drive time from our Boise office is roughly 10 to 20 minutes depending on end of town.
Meridian's post-1990 two-story stock nearly always has a full unfinished basement with rough plumbing stubs, an egress-ready foundation, and an HVAC trunk sized for the additional square footage — that combination is why we can finish a Meridian basement faster and more predictably than an older Boise basement. Our published Boise-market basement figures apply for the Meridian market: cosmetic-tier finishes run $25 to $35 per square foot, mid-range runs $35 to $55, and premium (bar, home theater, guest suite with private bath) runs $55 to $80+ per square foot. A typical 1,000 sq ft Meridian basement lands in the $35,000 to $55,000 band, with premium builds crossing $60,000+. Timelines are 8 to 14 weeks on site after permit issuance.
Most Meridian subdivisions built after 2000 — Paramount, Lochsa Falls, Reflection Ridge, Bainbridge, Silverstone, Bridgetower, Vienna Woods, and their neighbors — carry active HOAs with architectural review boards that approve exterior colors, siding materials, roof shapes, deck rail systems, fence style, and often window frame color. Interior work typically does not need HOA sign-off; anything visible from the street or a neighbor's lot line does. We coordinate the HOA submission at the same time as the permit application, because the two paths run in parallel and losing a week to sequential review is a common Meridian delay. Bring your CC&Rs to the estimate and we will walk you through what review is likely.
Yes — the downtown Meridian pocket around Main Street, Franklin, and 1st Street includes 1920s through 1970s bungalows, ranches, and post-war infill that the newer-subdivision playbook does not fit. Those projects share more with our North End Boise work: original plumbing that may need re-piping, aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring that must go before a kitchen or bath permit, and structural discovery on load-bearing walls that were framed to the standards of their era. Timelines and budgets both stretch relative to a Paramount project of the same nominal scope. We scope those honestly during the site visit.
No — Iron Crest Remodel is based in Boise (Idaho registered contractor RCE-6681702, licensed with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses). We drive to every Meridian project from our Boise office; the ten-minute drive down I-84 or Chinden is what makes Meridian our largest service area outside Boise proper. Being based in Boise means we run the same crews, the same estimator, and the same project manager in Meridian as we do on our home streets. If you want a contractor that lives inside Meridian city limits, there are good ones — we can tell you honestly who they are.
Meridian is our biggest service area outside Boise, but the same crew runs jobs to the north, south, and west of it every week.
Kitchen, bathroom, basement, deck, addition, siding or windows — Iron Crest Remodel runs Meridian as our largest service area outside Boise. Free, no-pressure estimates and honest scope on your parcel.
