We build additions and new construction - from the ground up - or renovate down to the studs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and customer service. We strive for our clients satisfaction from beginning to end of the project. We pride ourselves on fast, friendly and quality service. We look forward to your business!
"He showed himself to be very knowledgeable, excellent communication, and was very accommodating to work around my schedule."
Sarah L on May 2022
We build additions and new construction - from the ground up - or renovate down to the studs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and customer service. We strive for our clients satisfaction from beginning to end of the project. We pride ourselves on fast, friendly and quality service. We look forward to your business!
"He showed himself to be very knowledgeable, excellent communication, and was very accommodating to work around my schedule."
Sarah L on May 2022
At Cascade Custom Renovations we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"Jim and Danielle help me take a room that was old-fashioned and in need of a remodel into a space that is very warm and inviting. With his guidance on the day-to-day work and his ideas for how to design the space, he was a valuable resource for me through the process. He gave me lots of ideas and choices from flooring to fixtures. As the crews that came into the house were friendly and considerate of my privacy as I work from home. They worked hard and completed their piece of remodel as planned. I highly recommend Jim and Danielle Katz at Casade Customer Renovations, LLC. "
Heather B on March 2025
At Cascade Custom Renovations we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"Jim and Danielle help me take a room that was old-fashioned and in need of a remodel into a space that is very warm and inviting. With his guidance on the day-to-day work and his ideas for how to design the space, he was a valuable resource for me through the process. He gave me lots of ideas and choices from flooring to fixtures. As the crews that came into the house were friendly and considerate of my privacy as I work from home. They worked hard and completed their piece of remodel as planned. I highly recommend Jim and Danielle Katz at Casade Customer Renovations, LLC. "
Heather B on March 2025
At Basic Concept Interiors, we create inspiring spaces to live, efficient spaces to work, and inviting spaces to gather. Specializing in interior design and construction, we provide seamless solutions from concept to completion?ensuring a stress-free experience. Whether designing and building homes, businesses, or restaurants, our expertise, craftsmanship, and broad portfolio allow us to bring your vision to life at any budget. Proudly serving Western Pennsylvania, we?re here to transform your home, business or restaurant with style and purpose.
At Basic Concept Interiors, we create inspiring spaces to live, efficient spaces to work, and inviting spaces to gather. Specializing in interior design and construction, we provide seamless solutions from concept to completion?ensuring a stress-free experience. Whether designing and building homes, businesses, or restaurants, our expertise, craftsmanship, and broad portfolio allow us to bring your vision to life at any budget. Proudly serving Western Pennsylvania, we?re here to transform your home, business or restaurant with style and purpose.
Construction and Remodeling company that services both Commercial and Residential customers. We are licensed and insured.
"Mike and Jared were both fantastic to work with. They communicated often, showed up every time they said they would, and Ren the project as well as I've seen it done. The workers they sent were all respectful of my home, cleaned up after themselves, and did very high quality work! Hire them, you'll be glad you did."
Matt W on May 2025
Construction and Remodeling company that services both Commercial and Residential customers. We are licensed and insured.
"Mike and Jared were both fantastic to work with. They communicated often, showed up every time they said they would, and Ren the project as well as I've seen it done. The workers they sent were all respectful of my home, cleaned up after themselves, and did very high quality work! Hire them, you'll be glad you did."
Matt W on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Wild contracting did a great job on our addition. The quality of the work was exceptional. Jeff helped us work through different ideas and designs to create a functional and beautiful space."
Reed H on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Wild contracting did a great job on our addition. The quality of the work was exceptional. Jeff helped us work through different ideas and designs to create a functional and beautiful space."
Reed H on March 2025
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. KMA Carpentry & Contracting strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.
"We contracted with the team at KMA to do a complete basement remodel from February to April 2025. It was an enormous project! The KMA team was terrific to work with across all aspects. They are 100% reliable, dependable, honest, and, importantly, allowed us to be flexible on some changes which we appreciated. We are delighted with the outcome and would recommend KMA with 5-stars."
Heather P on May 2025
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. KMA Carpentry & Contracting strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.
"We contracted with the team at KMA to do a complete basement remodel from February to April 2025. It was an enormous project! The KMA team was terrific to work with across all aspects. They are 100% reliable, dependable, honest, and, importantly, allowed us to be flexible on some changes which we appreciated. We are delighted with the outcome and would recommend KMA with 5-stars."
Heather P on May 2025
Dwell Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Dwell Construction LLC is a leading provider of construction management and general contracting services. We have a long history of successful projects in both the public and private sectors. Our experienced team has the knowledge and expertise to complete your project on time and on budget. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of service and workmanship
"We recently had Dwell Construction complete a full renovation of multiple rooms in our building, and we are extremely pleased with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, responsive and detailed-oriented. Every stage of the process was handled with expertise and care. The workmanship is top-tier, and everything was completed on schedule. One of the things that set this team apart was their clear communication and commitment to minimizing disruption to our day to day operations. They kept the site clean and safe, and regularly provided updates. Our clients and employees continue to comment on how welcoming and professional our space is. This renovation has not only improved the look of our business but also enhanced our workflow and morale. I highly recommend Dwell Construction to any business looking for a trustworthy, hardworking and highly skilled renovation team."
Amanda B on May 2025
Dwell Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Dwell Construction LLC is a leading provider of construction management and general contracting services. We have a long history of successful projects in both the public and private sectors. Our experienced team has the knowledge and expertise to complete your project on time and on budget. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of service and workmanship
"We recently had Dwell Construction complete a full renovation of multiple rooms in our building, and we are extremely pleased with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, responsive and detailed-oriented. Every stage of the process was handled with expertise and care. The workmanship is top-tier, and everything was completed on schedule. One of the things that set this team apart was their clear communication and commitment to minimizing disruption to our day to day operations. They kept the site clean and safe, and regularly provided updates. Our clients and employees continue to comment on how welcoming and professional our space is. This renovation has not only improved the look of our business but also enhanced our workflow and morale. I highly recommend Dwell Construction to any business looking for a trustworthy, hardworking and highly skilled renovation team."
Amanda B on May 2025
A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.
"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"
Steven K on May 2021
A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.
"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"
Steven K on May 2021
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Easy to work with"
Richard E F on February 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Easy to work with"
Richard E F on February 2024
Here at Tri-State Contracting Inc, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a veteran owned locally operated company. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"He's very personable guy, he is reasonable and work with you!"
Thomas S on April 2025
Here at Tri-State Contracting Inc, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a veteran owned locally operated company. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"He's very personable guy, he is reasonable and work with you!"
Thomas S on April 2025
Most ADU projects require several months from initial planning through final inspection. The timeline includes designing plans, securing permits, site preparation, construction, and finishing work.
Factors affecting duration include project complexity, contractor availability, weather conditions, and local permitting processes. Planning for potential delays due to material shortages or inspection scheduling is advisable when establishing your project timeline.
Homeowners can access various funding sources for ADU projects. Home equity loans and lines of credit leverage existing property value, while construction loans provide phased funding specifically for building projects. Some areas offer specialized ADU financing programs with favorable terms.
Personal loans might work for smaller conversions, though they often carry higher interest rates. Your financial situation, credit profile, and project scope will determine which option provides the most advantageous terms.
Adding an ADU often increases your property's assessed value, resulting in higher tax obligations. The specific impact varies by location, as assessment methods and tax rates differ between jurisdictions. Some areas offer temporary exemptions or gradual increases to ease the financial transition.
For accurate projections, consult your local tax assessor before beginning construction to understand how your specific project will affect future tax bills.
Short-term rental regulations vary dramatically between municipalities. Some jurisdictions permit vacation rentals with minimal restrictions, while others impose occupancy limits, licensing requirements, or outright prohibitions, particularly for ADUs. Many areas require owner occupancy of the primary residence when renting an ADU short-term.
Research your local ordinances thoroughly before planning rental income, as non-compliance penalties can be substantial.
The ADU construction process frequently encounters obstacles, including complex permitting requirements, unexpected site conditions requiring additional work, contractor scheduling difficulties, and budget management challenges. Many homeowners underestimate the complexity of coordinating multiple specialized trades.
Additionally, ensuring adequate privacy between the main residence and ADU while maintaining aesthetic cohesion requires careful planning. Thorough preparation and working with experienced professionals can help navigate these common pitfalls.
Identifying qualified ADU contractors requires targeted research. Begin by seeking recommendations from neighbors with completed ADU projects or contacting local builder associations for specialist referrals. Review contractors' portfolios specifically for ADU or small residential projects similar to your vision.
When interviewing potential candidates, assess their familiarity with local ADU regulations, ask about recent similar projects, and request contact information for past clients with comparable projects.