Home Improvement Contractors in Philadelphia, PA
Every trade we cover, for homes in Philadelphia. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Philadelphia home dates from 1949, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Philadelphia
Each service has its own Philadelphia page with local figures. Ranges reflect Pennsylvania costs.
Home Remodeling
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$18,000 - $95,000
ADU Construction
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$85,000 - $310,000
Garage Door Repair & Installation
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$200 - $2,400
Chimney Sweeping & Repair
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$150 - $3,900
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$14,000 - $78,000
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$9,500 - $42,000
Roofing
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$6,800 - $34,000
Handyman & Home Repair
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$100 - $3,200About homes in Philadelphia
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Philadelphia was built in 1949, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Pennsylvania median of 1965.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 83% of Philadelphia's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 6% since 2010.1 Pre-1940 houses often have unlined chimneys, plaster walls and balloon framing, which change the scope of almost every trade.
Owner-occupied homes in Philadelphia are older than rentals: a median build year of 1947 against 1955.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap. Most housing units in Philadelphia are not detached houses: 21% are in buildings of five or more units and only 8% are detached single-family homes.1 With most units in multi-family buildings, condo and HOA approvals sit alongside the permit for interior work.
Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Philadelphia, with 52% of occupied homes owner-occupied (69% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Philadelphia is valued at $243,100 (ACS), close to the Pennsylvania median of $254,500.1 The Philadelphia Ne Ap station averages 88 nights a year at or below 32°F and 20 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.
Summers bring about 29 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 45 inches a year, 12 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating dominates the year: about 4,466 heating degree days against 1,375 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.
Philadelphia is about 36 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Philadelphia sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).6 Building permits in Philadelphia are normally issued by the city building department.7,8
| Before 1940 | 39.9% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 25.1% |
| 1960-1979 | 18.4% |
| 1980-1999 | 7% |
| 2000-2009 | 3.5% |
| 2010 or later | 6.1% |
Sources and notes (8)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
- Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Philadelphia Ne Ap, 8.2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does home remodeling cost in Philadelphia, PA?
Most home remodeling projects in Philadelphia, PA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
Do I need drawings before calling?
No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.
How old are the homes in Philadelphia?
The median home in the city of Philadelphia was built in 1949, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Pennsylvania median of 1965. The stock is old by national standards: 83% of Philadelphia's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 6% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Philadelphia climate like for exterior work?
The Philadelphia Ne Ap station averages 88 nights a year at or below 32°F and 20 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 29 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 45 inches a year, 12 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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