Welsh Construction connects renovation drawings with the work ahead

A renovation takes shape before the first wall changes. At Welsh Construction in Lexington, conceptual sketches and three-dimensional CAD renderings help homeowners see how a proposed project could work, while estimates and planning meetings bring the design into conversation with the construction ahead.

The company's work spans Rockbridge County, from kitchens and bathrooms to additions, whole-home renovations and historic restorations. Porches, decks and outdoor living spaces are part of that range, connecting interior changes with the way a household uses the rest of its property.

Matt Humphries is the owner, and Kelly Humphries is co-owner and estimator. Their team includes project developer Drace Clevenger, project managers Chris Syrrist and Raymond Quintero, and Kelsey Reynolds in CAD. Those roles put project development, drawing, estimating and on-site coordination within the same operation.

Welsh's process begins with a discussion of the homeowner's goals, investment range and preferred timing. As the design develops, estimates separate the work into construction components. The company offers a fixed-cost construction agreement with a change-order process, as well as a time-and-materials arrangement for projects requiring greater flexibility.

Before construction starts, a meeting with the project manager prepares the household for the work. During production, weekly meetings cover the schedule, progress and questions. The drawings and conversations are therefore part of an ongoing exchange, continuing after the initial design has been chosen.

Historic restoration gives the company's work another dimension. Welsh describes projects that can involve foundations, interior and exterior repairs and detailed carpentry, with the aim of retaining an older home's character while caring for its structure. That work sits alongside contemporary room renovations, requiring attention to both what a house already contains and what its owners want to change.

A kitchen photograph in the company's portfolio shows gray cabinetry, a wood-topped island and exposed ceiling beams, with large windows opening the room toward surrounding greenery. The image brings several of those decisions together: storage, materials, circulation and the connection between an interior and its setting.

Welsh Construction is based at 15 North Randolph Street in Lexington. Homeowners considering a renovation can reach the team at 540-464-1008 or matt@welshconstruction.com.