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General Contractors in Philadelphia, PA
24 local general contractors serving Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Philadelphia is a large metro with a deep bench of contractors. See typical Pennsylvania costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~1,573,916
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
5 mi
Typical general contracting cost in Pennsylvania: hiring runs $64,100–$177,500, DIY about $48,600–$140,900. Calibrate it to Philadelphia before you call.
General Contractors near Philadelphia
FIRST ONSITE Property Restoration
General Contractor · Aston Township, Pennsylvania · 16 mi
DBF General Contracting
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 26 mi
Stapen Construction Inc
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 27 mi
Frank J. Devonshire General Contracting
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 27 mi
Visit website →MCI
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 27 mi
M. Ramone Contracting
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 28 mi
Fine Remodeling
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 28 mi
Frank J. Devonshire General Contracting
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 28 mi
F&J Builders, LLC
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 28 mi
Bromwell Construction Company, LLC
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 28 mi
Colonial Construction Company, Inc.
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 28 mi
Dewson Construction Company
General Contractor · Wilmington, Delaware · 28 mi
Permits & rules in Pennsylvania
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Pennsylvania. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Pennsylvania guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Pennsylvania general contracting costs are calibrated from the national average using Pennsylvania's regional price parity (0.97) and local labor index (1.00).
See Pennsylvania permit details →General Contractors in Philadelphia: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a general contractor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, general contracting typically runs $64,100 to $177,500 when you hire a pro, and about $48,600 to $140,900 if you do it yourself. Philadelphia prices track the Pennsylvania range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for general contracting in Pennsylvania?
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Pennsylvania. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Pennsylvania guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Philadelphia or Pennsylvania building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a general contractor in Philadelphia?
General contracting is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $48,600 to $140,900 and $64,100 to $177,500, but general contractors bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Philadelphia is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many general contractors serve Philadelphia?
We currently list 24 general contractors within about 35 miles of Philadelphia, the nearest about 5 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.