Planning your renovation

Philadelphia Renovation Guides

Use these guides to plan a renovation budget, compare contractor estimates, understand the schedule, and check permit requirements for your Philadelphia property.

Choose a guide

Budget, schedule, and property questions

For a project estimate, we will need to review the property and agree on the work. These guides explain what to prepare and what to ask.

Kitchen remodel budget

Cabinet and counter allowances, layout changes, utility work, and estimate comparisons.

Plan a Kitchen Budget

Bathroom remodel budget

Shower construction, tile labor, plumbing, and repairs behind the finishes.

Plan a Bathroom Budget

Full-Home Renovation Budget

Renovations across the home, repairs to building systems, and expenses to include in your budget.

Plan a Renovation Budget

Renovation timing

Planning, ordering, construction, and the questions to ask about a proposed schedule.

Understand the Schedule

Philadelphia permits

Building permits, zoning, EZ standards, and historic review, with official City links.

Check Permit Requirements

Rowhome renovation

Shared walls, access, utility routes, and work that affects more than one room.

Plan a Rowhome Renovation
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Send the address, a few photographs, and a short description of the work. We will discuss the project and what is needed for an estimate.