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
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
You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!
"Thomas was very professional. He was respectful and polite and precise about his work. He also had a very great rate and met me in the middle for my budget. I would highly recommend this company."
Christina H on November 2023
You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!
"Thomas was very professional. He was respectful and polite and precise about his work. He also had a very great rate and met me in the middle for my budget. I would highly recommend this company."
Christina H on November 2023
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
We take great pride in our 50+ years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Showed up and worked till the job was done. That is what you expect and that is what was done."
John T on March 2022
We take great pride in our 50+ years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Showed up and worked till the job was done. That is what you expect and that is what was done."
John T on March 2022
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
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
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
We aim to provide the highest level of professionalism at every point in the project. We love what we do and the projects we produce. More than that, we love getting to know our clients through the services we provide. Located in and serving the south hills of the Pittsburgh area.
"Avery and his crew were up front and professional. They worked with us to plan for the new basement. We couldn't be happier with the final results."
Dave W on June 2025
We aim to provide the highest level of professionalism at every point in the project. We love what we do and the projects we produce. More than that, we love getting to know our clients through the services we provide. Located in and serving the south hills of the Pittsburgh area.
"Avery and his crew were up front and professional. They worked with us to plan for the new basement. We couldn't be happier with the final results."
Dave W on June 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.
"Basic Concept designed and built a deck in our back yard and did an entire kitchen remodel for our home. We had some different ideas when we first contacted Charles but he was able to see what was possible and make great suggestions to fit our wishes, space, and budget. All of the workers that came to our home were very skilled, polite, and professional. They made sure that all work was done completely and correctly, no shortcuts. Charles was very involved in every aspect of the project. He is a great communicator and coordinated all the work and deliveries very efficiently. While I'm sure the size of our kitchen and deck would seem insignificant to some, we were made to feel like VIPs. Everyone treated our home with dignity and respect. High quality products and workmanship. Our house looks great. We are very pleased. We highly recommend Basic Concept."
Ken B on February 2021
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.
"Basic Concept designed and built a deck in our back yard and did an entire kitchen remodel for our home. We had some different ideas when we first contacted Charles but he was able to see what was possible and make great suggestions to fit our wishes, space, and budget. All of the workers that came to our home were very skilled, polite, and professional. They made sure that all work was done completely and correctly, no shortcuts. Charles was very involved in every aspect of the project. He is a great communicator and coordinated all the work and deliveries very efficiently. While I'm sure the size of our kitchen and deck would seem insignificant to some, we were made to feel like VIPs. Everyone treated our home with dignity and respect. High quality products and workmanship. Our house looks great. We are very pleased. We highly recommend Basic Concept."
Ken B on February 2021
Luxury renovations require anywhere from several months to over a year for completion, depending on project complexity and material availability. Comprehensive transformations involving structural changes, extensive system upgrades, or specialized finishes demand longer timelines due to the sequential nature of construction phases. Custom elements, such as handcrafted cabinetry, imported stone, or specialized architectural features, often have extended production and delivery schedules, sometimes adding months to the overall timeline compared to standard renovations.
Comprehensive home automation represents the cornerstone of contemporary luxury renovations, encompassing integrated systems for lighting, climate, security, and entertainment. Spacious, multifunctional layouts continue to dominate, with emphasis on creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Wellness-focused features, such as home spas, advanced air filtration, and specialized lighting systems, are gaining prominence. Universal design elements that accommodate aging in place without sacrificing aesthetics have become increasingly important, incorporating features like zero-threshold showers and elegant grab bars that blend seamlessly with luxury design schemes.
Consider temporary relocation when your renovation involves multiple rooms or impacts essential systems, such as water or heating. Living through major construction creates significant challenges, including dust contamination, noise disruption, privacy concerns, and limited access to basic facilities. If staying during the renovation, plan to establish functional living zones isolated from the construction areas, potentially including temporary kitchen arrangements or alternative bathroom facilities. For targeted renovations affecting limited areas, remaining in your home may be feasible with proper containment measures and clear communication with your construction team regarding your living requirements.
Begin your search by consulting friends and colleagues who have completed similar high-end projects in your area. Examine potential contractors specifically for luxury work similar to your vision, noting the quality of finishes and attention to detail. Request comprehensive proposals that delineate materials, labor, timelines, and payment schedules. Verify credentials, including licensing, insurance coverage, and specialized certifications relevant to luxury construction. Schedule in-depth consultations to assess communication styles and design sensibilities, ensuring the contractor fully appreciates your aesthetic goals and quality expectations.
Anticipate potential expenses for addressing concealed structural issues that only become apparent during demolition, such as inadequate support systems or outdated wiring requiring comprehensive updates. Budget for possible permit complications, including special reviews for historical properties or engineering assessments for complex structural modifications. Infrastructure upgrades often become necessary when adding luxury features, including electrical capacity enhancements for new systems or plumbing modifications for specialty fixtures. Environmental remediation for discovered hazards, such as lead paint or asbestos, can incur significant unplanned costs. Establishing a contingency fund of 15 to 20% helps manage these unexpected developments without compromising your renovation vision.