From roof replacements to full kitchen remodels, find the right general contractor or trade specialist in the Lehigh Valley — then run a ballpark estimate before you ever pick up the phone.
Every major home project, one starting point. Pick your trade below, then run a ballpark estimate or request a no-obligation quote from a local pro.
Replacement, repair, storm damage & inspections for shingle, metal and flat roofs.
Estimate a roof →Hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl and tile — install, refinish and repair.
Estimate flooring →Room additions, bump-outs, finished basements and second-story builds.
Estimate an addition →Interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and cabinet refinishing.
Estimate painting →Multi-room renovations coordinated by a single general contractor.
Estimate a remodel →Pick a trade, enter your project size, and get a ballpark budget range for the Allentown market — in seconds.
Planning ranges for budgeting — not binding quotes.
Typical asphalt-shingle replacement, standard grade.
Directory placements are coming soon for Allentown-area contractors. Sample profiles below show how your business could appear.
Placeholder profile — trade, service area and specialties would appear here for a listed contractor.
Claim this spot →Placeholder profile — photos, project types and contact options would appear here for a listed contractor.
Claim this spot →Are you a contractor serving the Lehigh Valley? Get listed in front of homeowners ready to hire.
Request a ListingTell us about your project once. We'll connect you with a qualified local contractor or trade specialist who handles that kind of work — free for homeowners.
Prefer to talk it through?
(484) 272-5905
Straight answers before you hire a contractor in Allentown.
A general contractor is your project's single point of responsibility: they plan the work, hire and schedule the trade subcontractors (roofers, electricians, plumbers, painters), pull permits, coordinate inspections and keep the job on budget. For multi-trade projects — additions, kitchens, whole-home remodels — a GC usually saves you time and costly sequencing mistakes versus hiring each trade yourself.
It varies widely by scope, materials and the condition of your home. As ballpark planning ranges for the Lehigh Valley: full roof replacements often land in the high four to low five figures, kitchen remodels commonly run mid five figures, bathroom remodels high four to low five figures, and additions start in the five figures and climb with size. Use the project estimator above for a trade-specific budgeting range — it's a planning tool, not a binding quote.
Most structural work, additions, electrical and plumbing changes, and deck builds in Allentown require a building permit and inspections. Cosmetic work like painting and flooring usually doesn't. A reputable general contractor will handle the permit process for you — be wary of anyone who suggests skipping permits.
Get at least three detailed written quotes, verify they carry liability insurance and workers' comp, check references from recent local jobs, confirm who is pulling permits, and never pay the full balance upfront. Pennsylvania requires home-improvement contractors to register with the state Attorney General — ask for their registration number.
Fill out the quote form with your project details and it's emailed directly to the site owner, who connects you with a qualified local contractor for your trade. It's free for homeowners and there's no obligation to hire anyone.
The directory focuses on Allentown and the greater Lehigh Valley — including Bethlehem, Easton, Whitehall, Emmaus, Northampton and surrounding Lehigh and Northampton County communities. Call (484) 272-5905 to check coverage for your town.
How-tos, budgeting advice and local know-how from the site guides.