JL Home Builders

JL Home Builders

Home Remodeling in Whitehall

Remodeling for the brick ranches and Cape Cods of Whitehall.

Serving Whitehall

Remodeling Contractor Serving Whitehall

Whitehall is a borough of brick ranches, Cape Cods and split levels, most of them built in the years after World War II. It is close to our showroom, and we know this kind of house well.

JL Home Builders remodels kitchens, bathrooms, basements and entire homes in Whitehall. We handle design, permits and construction with our own team, and our showroom is a short drive away.

These homes were built small and sturdy. With the right plan, a compact kitchen or a single bathroom can become a room that works for a modern household.

Zip codes we serve
  • 15227
  • 15236
  • Whitehall
  • Our showroom
  • 1957 Median year homes were built
  • 5,000+ Owner occupied homes
  • 2010 Year JL Home Builders was founded
  • 26 People on our team
Kitchen sink window with subway tile and pendant light, JL Home Builders, Pittsburgh
Local Homes

Homes in Whitehall

According to Census data, the typical Whitehall home was built around 1957. Expect plaster walls, compact kitchens, one full bathroom and a basement with room to grow into.

Common Projects in Whitehall

  • Opening closed off kitchens
  • Adding or updating bathrooms
  • Replacing old wiring and plumbing
  • Refinishing or replacing floors
  • Finishing basements
  • New windows and doors
How It Works

What to Expect When You Remodel in Whitehall

Every home is different, so every schedule is different. You get a written schedule built for your project before any work begins, and one point of contact who keeps you updated throughout.

Plaster and Old Framing

We know how to tie new work into plaster walls and floors that have settled.

Wiring and Plumbing

Older electrical service and supply lines are checked and planned for up front.

Character Worth Keeping

We work around original trim, doors and details where you want them kept.

Permits and Inspections

We handle the applications and the inspections for you.

Why JL

Why Homeowners Choose JL Home Builders

We are a local, family owned company that has been remodeling homes in the Pittsburgh area since 2010. Homeowners in Whitehall get the same team, the same showroom and the same standard of work as every client we serve.

Free In Home Consultation

You get a detailed written estimate, with no obligation.

See It Before You Commit

Choose cabinets, tile, flooring and fixtures in person at our showroom.

One Team, Start to Finish

Design, permits and construction handled by one company.

Licensed and Insured

We pull the permits and stand behind our workmanship with a warranty.

A Protected Home

We protect the rest of your home during construction and haul away the debris.

Invested in Pittsburgh

We partner with Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh and Action Housing to help neighbors keep their homes safe.

Visit Us

See It in Person at Our Showroom

Walk through fully built mock kitchens, open the drawers, and compare cabinets, countertops, tile and finishes side by side.

  • Address527 McNeilly Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 Get directions
  • Showroom hoursTuesday, 11 to 6Wednesday to Friday, 12 to 7Saturday, 11 to 6
Questions

Popular Questions

Do you remodel homes in Whitehall?

Yes. We remodel kitchens, bathrooms, basements and entire homes in Whitehall, and we handle exterior work and additions as well. Our showroom at 527 McNeilly Road is a short drive away.

Usually, yes. Electrical, plumbing and structural work generally require permits, which are issued through the Borough of Whitehall. We handle the permit applications and the inspections as part of the project.

Yes. We plan around the original trim, doors and details you want to keep, and we update the wiring, plumbing and layout behind them. We look for the warning signs of older systems during the consultation so they are part of the plan.

It depends on the project. The size of the space, the materials you choose and how much of the layout changes all affect the schedule. After your free consultation we give you a written schedule built for your home.

At our showroom at 527 McNeilly Road in Pittsburgh. You can walk through fully built mock kitchens and compare cabinets, countertops, tile and finishes side by side. The showroom is open Tuesday and Saturday from 11 to 6 and Wednesday through Friday from 12 to 7.