Home Additions in Drexel Hill, PA
Drexel Hill lots leave little room to spread out, so additions here usually go to the rear or up over an existing one-story section. Upper Darby setbacks and lot coverage are the first numbers we check. We handle the drawings, the local permits and the build, and price your project at a free on-site walkthrough.
Build your estimateHome additions for Drexel Hill homes
Drexel Hill is mostly 1920s–1940s stone and brick twins, colonials and Tudors on small lots.
- Rear additions on twins detailed so the shared wall line stays clean.
- Usable attic space reached with new code-compliant attic stairs or a full stair.
What affects projects in Drexel Hill
- Many Drexel Hill homes are twins, so party walls are protected and kept fire-rated through the work.
- Small lots and narrow driveways limit equipment access and dumpster placement.
Work we've done in Drexel Hill
Our Drexel Hill invoices include two full bathroom remodels, a kitchen window replacement, new attic stairs, and heating and cooling service. These are the kinds of jobs a neighborhood contractor should be doing, and because the shop is a few minutes away we can take on a one-day repair as readily as a full remodel.
Permits & local rules in Drexel Hill
Plans are reviewed by the Upper Darby Township code office. We file and track every permit for you.
- Step 1. Zoning review: setbacks, lot coverage and height limits set by Drexel Hill's local zoning rules.
- Step 2. Building permit filed with the township or borough code office serving Drexel Hill (Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code), using our in-house drawings.
- Step 3. Zoning variance hearing if the addition exceeds setback or coverage limits.
- Step 4. Stormwater review when new roof or paved area crosses the local threshold.
- Step 5. Footing, framing, rough-in, insulation and final inspections.
Exact requirements depend on your property. We confirm them with the local office at your walkthrough.
How your home addition gets built
Every step, start to finish, handled by one design-build crew.
- 1Week 1
Site visit
We review lot lines, zoning, and how the addition ties in.
- 2Weeks 2–10
Drawings & zoning
In-house plans, engineering, and township approvals.
- 3Weeks 10–13
Foundation
Excavation, footings, and foundation walls.
- 4Weeks 13–17
Framing & roof tie-in
Walls, roof, windows, and weather-tight shell.
- 5Weeks 17–20
Rough-in & insulation
Electric, plumbing, HVAC, inspected before drywall.
- 6Weeks 20–26
Finishes & occupancy
Interior finishes, siding matched to the house, final permit.
Build your home addition estimate in Drexel Hill
Your project scope and material selections help us prepare for your free on-site walkthrough.