A Richmond Luxury Remodeling Company
Founded in 2021 by a tradesman with 12 years of hands-on experience. Family owned, locally rooted, and built around one promise: every project is treated like our own.
Built by a Tradesman, Not a Salesman.
VIVO Contracting was founded in 2021 by Elmer Monroy after 12 years of hands-on experience in the Richmond trades. What started in the field eventually became a question: why does the average homeowner have to settle for late timelines, surprise costs, and contractors who disappear mid-project?
VIVO was built to answer that question. We are family owned, locally rooted, and run by people who care more about the work than the sales pitch. Whether the job is a home addition, a whole home renovation, or a complete kitchen or bathroom remodel, the standard is the same.
Every project we take on is built the way we would build it for our own family. Clean job sites, honest pricing, and craftsmanship that holds up for decades.
Built to a Higher Standard in Richmond, VA
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LicensedClass A Licensed
RBC 2705184841 -
Insured$2M General Liability
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AccreditedBBB A+
Better Business Bureau -
Experience200+ Projects
Greater Richmond
The People Building Your Richmond Home
Every project is led by a dedicated team you actually know. The same people who start your project are the people who finish it.
Elmer Monroy
Jacob
Victor
Jaime
Jimmy
Built on Craftsmanship. Backed by a Real Team.
Founded by Elmer Monroy after 12 years in the Richmond trades.
200+ projects completed across Greater Richmond. Every job led by an owner who has personally swung the hammer.
Class A Licensed (RBC 2705184841) with a hands-on team on every job.
Every detail planned in 3D before construction begins, so nothing is left to guesswork.
BBB A+ Accredited. $2M general liability and workers comp coverage.
Every project backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty. 100+ five-star Google reviews from Richmond homeowners.
Why Richmond Homeowners Choose VIVO
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Plan First, Build Second
Every detail planned in 3D before construction begins. You see your future home before a hammer swings. Learn how we plan home additions.
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Fixed Pricing
Itemized proposals with locked-in pricing before we start. No surprise change orders mid-build.
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White Glove Delivery
Daily site management, clean job site every night, and a 1-year workmanship warranty.
What Richmond Homeowners Say About VIVO Contracting
Real reviews from real Richmond homeowners.
We Only Take On a Handful of Home Additions and Full Renovations Each Quarter.
Reach out now to lock your spot for the upcoming build season. Every project starts with a free design consultation.
Or call us directly at (804) 677-6721
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Additions and Renovations in Richmond, VA
Are you licensed and insured to do home additions and renovations in Richmond, VA?
Yes. VIVO Contracting is a Virginia Class A Licensed contractor (RBC 2705184841). We carry $2 million in general liability coverage and full workers compensation on every project. We are also BBB A++ Accredited. Certificates of insurance can be provided before any work starts.
How long has VIVO Contracting been building in Richmond?
VIVO Contracting was founded in 2021 by Elmer Monroy after 12 years working in the Richmond trades. We have completed 200+ projects across Greater Richmond, with 100+ five-star reviews on Google from local homeowners.
What is included in your design and build process for Richmond home additions?
Every project starts with a free in-home design consultation. From there, you get a detailed itemized scope, fixed pricing, and full 3D plans before any construction begins. We handle every permit, schedule, and trade in-house with our own team. No subcontractor handoffs.
Do you handle full home renovations or just home additions in Richmond?
We do both. Home additions and whole home renovations are our two primary services and account for the majority of our work in Greater Richmond. We also handle kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and structural repairs as part of larger projects.
How much does a home addition cost in Richmond, VA?
Home addition costs in Richmond vary widely based on size, structural complexity, and finish level. Smaller additions typically start in the low six figures and larger custom second-story additions can run significantly higher. We provide a fully itemized fixed-price proposal after the in-home consultation so you know the full cost before any work begins.
Is the design consultation really free, and is there pressure to sign?
Yes the consultation is completely free with no obligation. We walk your home, listen to your vision, and answer your questions. Most Richmond homeowners use the consultation to compare us against other contractors. We let the proposal and our portfolio do the selling for us.
Do you handle permits and inspections for Richmond home additions?
Yes. We handle every permit, every inspection, and every conversation with the Richmond and Henrico permit offices. Your dedicated project manager owns the entire process from submission through final inspection. You never have to call the city.
What happens after I schedule my design consultation?
Within 24 hours of your request, a member of our team reaches out to schedule the in-home walkthrough at a time that works for you. Elmer or one of our project managers walks the space with you, takes notes on your vision, and follows up with next steps within a few business days.