Home Remodeling in Apache Junction, Arizona
Stronghold is based in Apache Junction and serves homeowners here and throughout the East Valley with residential remodeling, additions and renovation work. From focused kitchen and bathroom projects to larger whole-home improvements, the team brings local project oversight, clear planning and experienced construction coordination to the work.
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Building Better Homes Across Arizona
Stronghold Arizona Enterprises LLC
Apache Junction is Stronghold’s home base, which makes this page the right place to tell a little more of the company story. Stronghold is a veteran-owned, family-run Arizona contractor headquartered on S. Val Vista Road and built around the idea that quality construction requires both good craftsmanship and disciplined project management.
For homeowners, that means having one team responsible for understanding the scope, coordinating the right trades, helping organize selections and keeping the project moving. Whether the goal is to modernize an existing interior, improve a kitchen or primary bath, create more space or complete a larger renovation, the process should feel organized before construction begins
We Are Certified!
✓ Arizona licensed contractor — ROC #339245
✓ KB-1 Dual Building Contractor
✓ Licensed, bonded and insured
✓ EPA Lead-Safe Certified Contractor
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Transform Your Home with Stronghold Arizona
Serving Arizona since 2013. We build good things well.
Stronghold Enterprises is a locally owned remodeling company built on the values of service, family, and craftsmanship. What started as a small, veteran-led operation has grown into a trusted name across the Phoenix metropolitan area, known for treating every home like it's our own. We believe a great renovation is more than materials and labor, it's a partnership built on honesty, communication, and doing the job right the first time.
Recent Apache Junction Projects
Built With Purpose.
Made to Last.
See what goes into a Stronghold project—from thoughtful planning and skilled craftsmanship to the details that bring each space together. Take a closer look at how our team approaches every project with quality, care, and a commitment to doing things right.
Whole-Home Remodeling & Major Renovations
We transform entire homes, not just single rooms. From full-scale renovations to home additions, ADUs, and multi-space remodels, Stronghold Enterprises has the experience and craftsmanship to take on projects of any size. Kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, and additions aren't separate jobs to us, they're all part of one larger vision: turning your house into the home you've always wanted.
Services We Offer
Whether it's a single room or a full home transformation, our team delivers quality craftsmanship across every service we offer.
Bathroom Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Home Office Remodeling
Patio Remodeling
Multi-Slide Doors
ADU (Accessible Dwelling Unit)
Ready to Remodel Your Apache Junction Home?
Stronghold is based right here in Apache Junction. If you are planning a remodel, addition or larger renovation, start with a free estimate and a conversation with the team about what you want to change and what the project will require.
Meet The Team Behind Stronghold
Led by Justen and Nataley, Stronghold Enterprises is a family-run team built on military discipline, hands-on experience, and a genuine commitment to treating every client like family.
Justen Vickery
Owner & Founder
Nataley Vickery
Co-Owner & Business Operations Manager
Henry Appleby
Construction Project Manager
Sam Lies
Remodel Technician
What You Need to Know About Our Remodeling Process
Our process is divided into four distinct phases, each with its purpose, and our team will make sure you understand every step along the way. We firmly believe in a quality-first mindset, and we will never compromise on the integrity of our work.
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Phase One
Discovery & Project Understanding
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Phase Two
Planning, Design &
Selections
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Phase Three
Pre-construction Coordination
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Phase Four
Construction, Communication &
Final Walkthrough
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a home remodel often comes with questions about the process, timeline, costs, permits, and what to expect along the way. We want Apache Junction homeowners to feel informed and confident before starting their project.
What if my Apache Junction home has an older or unpermitted addition?
Stronghold encounters unpermitted work and evaluates it before incorporating it into a new remodel. The team looks at safety, code compliance, zoning, and budget feasibility, and will not modify or build onto work that cannot be brought up to current code.
Apache Junction requires permits for residential additions and provides separate requirements for remodeling, garage-to-living-space conversions, and other residential construction. Stronghold can evaluate the existing condition and determine what needs to happen before new work moves forward.
What does an aging-in-place remodel include?
An aging-in-place remodel may include safer bathroom access, a walk-in or zero-threshold shower, grab bars or blocking for future grab bars, improved lighting, slip-resistant flooring, accessible storage, comfort-height fixtures, and layout changes that create safer movement through the space. The exact scope depends on the homeowner’s current needs and how they want the home to support them over time.
Stronghold can evaluate the existing home and recommend updates that improve safety, function, and long-term usability.
How do payments work on a remodeling project, and how much is due upfront?
Stronghold’s current payment structure begins with an initial down payment of 40–50% of the total project cost, followed by progress payments tied to project milestones and a final payment at completion. The exact payment schedule is documented in the project agreement.
What should I have ready before requesting a remodeling estimate?
You do not need to have every detail figured out before contacting Stronghold. It is helpful to be ready to discuss what part of the home you want to change, what is not working in the existing space, your priorities and must-haves, your general budget, your desired timing, and whether you already have plans or are still in the idea stage.
If available, inspiration photos, Pinterest or Houzz examples, sketches, and photos of the existing space can help communicate the vision. Stronghold’s discovery process is designed to gather the rest of the information needed to define the scope, identify design or permitting needs, and build a realistic proposal.
What permits does a Apache Junction remodel or addition need?
Permit requirements depend on the scope. Additions, structural changes, garage conversions, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other substantial remodeling work may require permits through Apache Junction or the applicable jurisdiction.
Stronghold reviews the scope, identifies which permits are needed, and manages the applicable permitting process before construction begins.
Should I renovate my Apache Junction home all at once or in phases?
The best approach depends on budget, timing, whether the home will be occupied, and how connected the work is. If the project involves multiple rooms, shared flooring, structural work, plumbing, electrical, or major finish updates, grouping the work together may create a more efficient and cohesive result.
If the homeowner needs to manage disruption or investment over time, Stronghold can help phase the work in a way that still protects the long-term plan.
Proudly Serving the Phoenix Metro Area & East Valley
From Scottsdale to San Tan Valley, Stronghold Enterprises brings quality craftsmanship to homeowners throughout Arizona. Whether you're in the heart of the Valley or the growing communities of the East Valley, our team is ready to bring your remodeling vision to life.
Curious About the Cost? Try Our Project Estimator
Every project is different, and so is every budget. Use our Project Estimator to get a general idea of costs for your remodel, whether it's a kitchen refresh or a full home renovation, before reaching out for your free, no-obligation estimate.
Wonderful service! Having Stronghold Enterprises do our master bath renovation has been an exceptional experience! I have zero complaints. They delivered exactly what I wanted accomplished in this bat… Read RangerLady's full review
We were so happy with the work Stronghold did installing a beautiful new window where there had been a block wall in our living room! Justen and his crew are honest, hardworking and reliable.
The entire Stronghold team was amazing during our bathroom remodel. Communication is prompt, questions are answered and their crew pays close attention to detail. The process was smooth, on schedule a… Read Travis Turner's full review
We worked with Stronghold on 2 remodeling projects including a full remodel of our master bath, floors in bedrooms and baths and new fixtures in all the baths. Adam did a great job of communicating a… Read Cathy Hesse's full review
Oh, where to begin? From the first point of contact w/ Nateley, to an in-person consult w/ Justen and Nateley, to Chris w/ the wiring, to Tim w/ the woodworking, to Sam with the finishing touches, t… Read Elizabeth Baysinger's full review
Latest Blog Posts
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