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Dave Murphy Contracting, LLC, opened its doors in 2001, and we have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we have grown, we have been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every addition, basement, kitchen and bathroom remodel that we complete. Our quality craftsmanship will satisfy the most discriminating tastes and our affordable pricing will surprise even the most frugal budget. Our one-on-one service is our dedication to your vision. We look forward to speaking with you and understand that this investment in your home is an investment in your future. Do not hesitate to phone or e-mail us directly to schedule a time to meet.
"Dave is super easy to work with. His work is impeccable! He remodeled my master bedroom and bathroom. The ceiling in the bedroom was raised 4 feet and the bathroom was enlarged with a custom walk-in shower and a claw foot tub. I even have a dressing area. Absolutely beautiful work!"
Barbra M on October 2023
Dave Murphy Contracting, LLC, opened its doors in 2001, and we have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we have grown, we have been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every addition, basement, kitchen and bathroom remodel that we complete. Our quality craftsmanship will satisfy the most discriminating tastes and our affordable pricing will surprise even the most frugal budget. Our one-on-one service is our dedication to your vision. We look forward to speaking with you and understand that this investment in your home is an investment in your future. Do not hesitate to phone or e-mail us directly to schedule a time to meet.
"Dave is super easy to work with. His work is impeccable! He remodeled my master bedroom and bathroom. The ceiling in the bedroom was raised 4 feet and the bathroom was enlarged with a custom walk-in shower and a claw foot tub. I even have a dressing area. Absolutely beautiful work!"
Barbra M on October 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in bathrooms, basements, kitchen remodels, and painting but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other services. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Steve always does a great job! His work ethic is impeccable! Do yourself a favor and hire Steve."
ania m on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in bathrooms, basements, kitchen remodels, and painting but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other services. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Steve always does a great job! His work ethic is impeccable! Do yourself a favor and hire Steve."
ania m on March 2025
Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Or as large projects like finishing basements. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111
"Friendly and quick service!"
Colleen M on June 2023
Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Or as large projects like finishing basements. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111
"Friendly and quick service!"
Colleen M on June 2023
Somrok Inc.Stephen Black Builders.. Has been building custom homes and additions for over 35 years. Our commitment to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship, alongside personal attention to clients' projects, creates an opportunity to not only build beautiful homes and additions, but also lasting relationships. Give us a call today for an estimate! We look forward to working with you.
"We are very pleased with our remodel. This company/contractor was incredibly professional and easy to work with throughout the process. The end result exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Somrok, Inc to any homeowner looking for a high-quality remodel!"
Phillip G on April 2024
Somrok Inc.Stephen Black Builders.. Has been building custom homes and additions for over 35 years. Our commitment to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship, alongside personal attention to clients' projects, creates an opportunity to not only build beautiful homes and additions, but also lasting relationships. Give us a call today for an estimate! We look forward to working with you.
"We are very pleased with our remodel. This company/contractor was incredibly professional and easy to work with throughout the process. The end result exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Somrok, Inc to any homeowner looking for a high-quality remodel!"
Phillip G on April 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!
"Willing to work with customer vision. Offered excellent suggestions to improve our ideas. Definitely recomend"
Donald D on February 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!
"Willing to work with customer vision. Offered excellent suggestions to improve our ideas. Definitely recomend"
Donald D on February 2025
Ellis Building Works, LLC has over 25 years experience serving the Berks and Lehigh County surrounding areas. We specialize in decking and metal roofing along with various exterior and interior specialties.
"Very smooth process. We had the old deck removed and footers poured, then came back to install everything else a few weeks later as we were getting other renovations done to the house. He worked with us the entire time and very grateful for how well it turned out."
Eric S on November 2024
Ellis Building Works, LLC has over 25 years experience serving the Berks and Lehigh County surrounding areas. We specialize in decking and metal roofing along with various exterior and interior specialties.
"Very smooth process. We had the old deck removed and footers poured, then came back to install everything else a few weeks later as we were getting other renovations done to the house. He worked with us the entire time and very grateful for how well it turned out."
Eric S on November 2024
At Home Solutions, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. I chose to work in this industry because I have been handed a gift to work my hands early on in life, I have learned a lot working with my father, rsidential and commercial builders I worked my way through learning just about every trade and how they work together. As a result I bring many years of experience to the business, which I pass on to my customers giving them great quality in the work that I do. More than that, after working for a home builder in the Lehigh Valley for 8 years I came to realize it comes down to 1 thing. I love my customers!. We started in this industry in 1980. We describe our business as Family owned and operated Home Improvement Contractor #: PA040229 EXP: 7/15/2024
"Home Solutions did an amazing job bringing our basement vision to a reality. John Z and his team were professional, meticulous, and highly skilled at their craft. They made us feel at ease throughout the entire process, and completed the basement in just 3 months. Within that time we had a luxury style basement that included a full gym, entertainment area, bar, and walkout with an updated storage area to complete the job. They also installed a sump pump and other requested items that were not a part of the original plan. The new basement increased our property value tremendously, and the quality of work was consistent with our current finishes. We highly recommend “Home Solutions” with John Z if you are considering building or renovating your basement."
Will B on May 2024
At Home Solutions, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. I chose to work in this industry because I have been handed a gift to work my hands early on in life, I have learned a lot working with my father, rsidential and commercial builders I worked my way through learning just about every trade and how they work together. As a result I bring many years of experience to the business, which I pass on to my customers giving them great quality in the work that I do. More than that, after working for a home builder in the Lehigh Valley for 8 years I came to realize it comes down to 1 thing. I love my customers!. We started in this industry in 1980. We describe our business as Family owned and operated Home Improvement Contractor #: PA040229 EXP: 7/15/2024
"Home Solutions did an amazing job bringing our basement vision to a reality. John Z and his team were professional, meticulous, and highly skilled at their craft. They made us feel at ease throughout the entire process, and completed the basement in just 3 months. Within that time we had a luxury style basement that included a full gym, entertainment area, bar, and walkout with an updated storage area to complete the job. They also installed a sump pump and other requested items that were not a part of the original plan. The new basement increased our property value tremendously, and the quality of work was consistent with our current finishes. We highly recommend “Home Solutions” with John Z if you are considering building or renovating your basement."
Will B on May 2024
At Classic Masonry, LLC, 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!
"Great. Very hard and efficient worker. Would recommend to all homeowners."
Dave P on February 2025
At Classic Masonry, LLC, 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!
"Great. Very hard and efficient worker. Would recommend to all homeowners."
Dave P on February 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
Design/Build Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Company. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"Went great and great follow up"
Keith S on January 2025
Design/Build Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Company. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"Went great and great follow up"
Keith S on January 2025
Major home repairs (general contractor) FAQs
A general contractor oversees a project from start to completion. They create the project’s timeline and schedule, hire, manage, and pay subcontractors and workers, and purchase and deliver building materials and supplies. They’ll also acquire necessary permits and HOA approvals, plan and execute necessary project changes, and make sure work meets quality standards.
Hiring an independent general contractor costs between 10% and 20% of your overall project cost, with larger projects incurring fees up to 25%. This fee covers complete project oversight, scheduling, and subcontractor management. The fee ranges from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, reflecting the full scope of the planned work and ensuring seamless coordination throughout the construction process.
General contractors typically provide estimates at no charge, but some may charge a small fee, especially for more complex projects. It's important to secure a written estimate, as it establishes a transparent agreement on project scope, labor, materials, and any additional fees. This helps protect you against unforeseen expenses and ensures clarity before the work begins.
When hiring a general contractor, you must provide an upfront deposit that ranges from 10% to 20% of your overall project cost. This deposit secures material orders, labor scheduling, and initial project preparations. An upfront deposit exceeding 50% is a clear warning sign and should prompt thorough contract verification before proceeding.
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