Home Remodeling & Renovations for Allentown, PA
Cornel Construction is a trusted remodeling partner for Allentown, PA homeowners, working alongside families to update aging spaces, grow long-term property value, and shape homes that genuinely fit the way they live today.
Allentown Home Remodeling
Allentown is one of the largest and most layered cities in eastern Pennsylvania, and the housing stock reflects generations of growth. Historic West End homes with deep architectural character, classic brick row homes and twins throughout the city’s older neighborhoods, mid-century builds in places like Parkland and South Mountain, and newer developments on the outskirts all bring their own mix of charm and remodeling potential.
Our team at Cornel Construction has worked extensively across the range of home styles found throughout the Lehigh Valley, and that depth translates into remodeling recommendations that genuinely serve Allentown property owners.
Maybe you’re working toward a stronger appraisal, a floor plan that finally keeps pace with your family, or a home that reflects the style you actually want to live in. Whatever the goal, we’re the regional team that can get you there. You can explore our full list of services on the Cornel Construction homepage.
Allentown Home Remodeling Services
Kitchen Remodeling
We turn dated Allentown kitchens into efficient, stylish rooms that function better every day and deliver real returns at resale. Cabinetry, counters, and finishes are all chosen around how your household actually cooks, entertains, and gathers.
BATHROOM RENOVATION
Whether it's a quick fixture update or a complete primary suite rebuild, we scale each Allentown bathroom project to your priorities. Durable tile work, smart storage, and fixtures chosen for longevity come together in a space built to stay looking current for years.
Home ADDITIONS
When your home starts feeling tight, a carefully planned addition solves the space problem without forcing you to put your home on the market. Our team has delivered sunrooms, primary suites, and full second-story builds that integrate cleanly with the architecture of Allentown homes.
Basement Remodeling
We convert unfinished or outdated Allentown basements into comfortable, purposeful living space that meaningfully expands what your home can do. Proper moisture management and durable materials are built in, so the space still performs beautifully years down the road.
Custom Saunas
We design and build custom home saunas using premium woods and personalized details, transforming a quiet corner of your Allentown home into a private wellness retreat you'll use happily year-round.
Interior Services
Our interior work covers all the detail-driven finishing that separates a polished renovation from a half-done one, including flooring, paint, drywall, doors and windows, cabinetry refreshes, and the smaller touches that make an Allentown home feel truly complete.
Allentown Kitchen Remodeling
For most Allentown families, the kitchen is where daily life actually happens, from school mornings and weeknight dinners to weekend hosting and late-night conversations. A room carrying that much weight deserves a design shaped around real life.
Our kitchen remodeling services start with meaningful conversations about your cooking habits, your entertaining style, and your long-range plans for the home.
Those details shape the cabinet layout, counter selection, lighting plan, and finish package, producing a kitchen engineered to perform beautifully over time. Allentown homeowners regularly tell us their kitchen remodel was the project that finally changed how the entire house feels to live in.
Allentown Bathroom Remodeling
Bathrooms may take up modest square footage, but they carry significant weight in how a home feels day to day and how buyers respond to it when the time comes to sell. A thoughtful upgrade delivers real comfort now and meaningful equity later.
Our bathroom remodeling services combine clever storage design with skilled tile installation and fixtures chosen for both style and longevity.
From compact powder rooms to full primary suites, we bring the same craftsmanship to every Allentown bathroom regardless of scope or budget.
Home Additions in Allentown
Leaving Allentown isn’t something most families take lightly. Between strong local roots, established schools, and the convenience of the broader Lehigh Valley, the reasons to stay usually outweigh the reasons to move. A well-designed addition delivers the space you need while keeping everything else you love intact.
Our home addition services handle the full arc of the project, from design and permitting through construction and final inspection, with nothing slipping through the cracks.
We’ve completed sunrooms, primary suites, garage conversions, and full second-story expansions across the region, each engineered to look as if it was part of the original home all along.
Allentown Basement Remodeling
Plenty of Allentown homes hide their biggest opportunity for growth right beneath the first floor. Finishing a basement is one of the most cost-effective ways to add legitimate living space without the price tag of a full addition.
Our basement remodeling team handles every stage of the work, from framing and insulation through flooring, lighting, and the finish carpentry that ties the space into the rest of your home. Whether you’re picturing a family rec room, a dedicated home office, a workout area, or a private in-law suite, we shape the build around how you actually plan to use it.
Every Allentown basement we finish is built for the long haul, with careful moisture control and materials chosen for durability. You get one team from initial concept through final walkthrough.
Custom Saunas in Allentown
A custom home sauna is one of the more luxurious investments an Allentown homeowner can make, turning an overlooked part of the house into a daily-use wellness space that feels every bit as refined as a high-end spa.
Every sauna we build is tailored to the room, from Western Red Cedar paneling and tiered bench seating to integrated LED lighting and commercial-grade heaters configured for your intended use. The design always starts with how you plan to use the space, not a standard template.
Whether we’re finishing out part of your basement, folding a sauna into a bathroom addition, or building a standalone structure in the backyard, Allentown homeowners can expect the same craftsmanship that defines every Cornel Construction project.
Interior Services for Allentown Homes
The line between an exceptional renovation and an average one usually runs through the final layer of work. At Cornel Construction, we treat interior finishing as a core part of the job, because these are the details you actually see and touch every single day.
Fresh flooring can completely redefine a room, and we install hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, tile, and more based on how your family lives and the character of the home. Our painting crews put real effort into surface prep and use premium coatings, so the finished walls still look sharp years down the road.
Careful drywall work is the quiet backbone of every well-finished room, and we handle small patches and full installations with the same attention to detail. Replacing aging windows and doors is one of the smartest upgrades an Allentown homeowner can make, tightening up energy efficiency while noticeably improving the exterior look of the home.
When your existing cabinet boxes are structurally sound but the fronts are showing their age, cabinet refacing delivers a striking visual change for a fraction of the cost of full replacement. And a thoughtfully chosen backsplash brings the color, texture, and personality that turns a good kitchen or bath into a standout one.
Stress Free Home Remodeling & Renovations
Our Simple Home remodeling Process
Consult
We start with a free consultation to understand your vision and needs. Our team will walk through your space, discuss your ideas, and answer any questions about timeline and budget.
Design
Our experts create a detailed plan tailored to your style and requirements. You'll review material selections, layout options, and finalize all details before we begin construction.
Build
Our skilled craftsmen transform your space with precision and care. We maintain clear communication throughout, respect your home, and deliver quality results that exceed expectations.
Allentown Home Remodeling FAQ
Is Cornel Construction licensed and insured to work in Allentown, PA?
Yes. We carry full licensing and insurance for residential remodeling work throughout Pennsylvania, including the City of Allentown and the surrounding Lehigh County communities.
Our Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor license number is PA193465, and we maintain active general liability and workers’ compensation coverage on every project we take on.
Do you have experience working on Allentown's older row homes and twins?
Absolutely. A large share of Allentown’s housing, especially in the West End, center city, and older East Side neighborhoods, consists of row homes, twins, and early twentieth-century properties with their own quirks.
Those homes often come with plaster walls, narrow footprints, original hardwoods, older electrical, shared walls, and framing that doesn’t match modern construction standards. With 26 years in the trade, we know how to work with these homes rather than against them, respecting their character while quietly bringing function and efficiency up to today’s expectations.
What does a home remodel typically cost in Allentown?
Pricing depends on scope, finish level, and the size of the home.
In the Allentown market, bathroom remodels often start in the mid four figures for simple refreshes and climb into the mid five figures for full primary suite builds.
Kitchen projects commonly fall between the high four figures and low six figures, while additions vary widely based on square footage and structural complexity.
After your free consultation, you’ll receive a fixed-price proposal so you know exactly where you stand.
Do you work throughout the greater Lehigh Valley, or just within Allentown?
Both. While we complete plenty of projects inside Allentown itself, we regularly take on work throughout the surrounding Lehigh Valley, including Bethlehem, Emmaus, Whitehall, South Whitehall, Macungie, Trexlertown, and the broader Lehigh and Northampton County areas.
If you’re not sure whether your home falls within our service area, reach out and we’ll confirm right away.
Why Allentown Homeowners Choose Cornel Construction
Choosing a contractor comes down to much more than the number on a quote. It’s about trusting a team inside your home.
- Fully licensed and insured across Pennsylvania (License #PA193465)
- Family-owned with 26 years of hands-on remodeling experience
- Fixed-price agreements so there are no end-of-project surprises
- Transparent communication and a shared calendar that keeps you in the loop
- A crew that treats your home, schedule, and investment with the respect they deserve
YOUR VISION, OUR EXPERTISE
ABOUT CORNEL CONSTRUCTION
When you partner with Cornel Construction and our skilled team, you’re choosing local craftsmen who respect your home, your time, and your investment. We listen carefully to your needs, translate your ideas into practical designs, and deliver results that exceed expectations.
Licensed & Insured
Every project is backed by our full licensing and comprehensive insurance coverage, protecting your investment throughout the renovation process.
26 Years of Experience
With over 26 years serving Eastern Pennsylvania homeowners, our team has the expertise to handle any remodeling challenge while delivering exceptional results.
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Ready to transform your home or commercial property? Contact us today for your free, no-obligation estimate. Our team serves homeowners throughout Reading, Allentown, Pottsville, Lebanon, Lancaster, King of Prussia, Kutztown, Pottstown, Exton, West Chester and Lititz with quality craftsmanship and exceptional service.
