Home Remodeling in Norwich NY
Look, we get it. You drive down North Broad Street ( avoiding the potholes of course! ) and see those grand old Victorians, and you think about the history in the walls. Or you’re out on County Road 32 in a solid 70s ranch that’s seen better days. The truth is, a lot of Norwich homes have good bones, but the layouts are stuck in another era. That tiny kitchen with one outlet? The bathroom with the pink tile? The walls that box you in when you’d rather have space for the whole family? You love your neighborhood—the quiet streets, the view of the hills, the fact you know your neighbors. You don’t want a new house. You want this house, but smarter. You want it to work for the life you’re living now, right here in Chenango County.
Home Remodeling in Norwich, NY: Where Your Old House Gets Its Next Chapter
That’s our specialty. We’re Over the Top Construction. For more than two decades, we’ve been the guys Norwich calls when they’re fed up with a floorplan that fights them. We’re the ones who know how to snake new plumbing through the crawlspace of an East Side Cape Cod without tearing the whole place apart. We’ve figured out how to add a mudroom that actually catches the chaos from kids and dogs coming in from the backyard. We don’t just slap up drywall; we solve the actual problems of living in your specific Norwich home.
What Makes a Norwich Remodel Different? (It’s Not What You Think)
Any contractor can swing a hammer. Remodeling here takes a particular kind of homework. It’s knowing that the soil over toward Plymouth holds water differently than the ground on East Hill, which matters when you’re footing an addition. It’s understanding how to blend new vinyl windows into the character of an older home so it doesn’t look slapped on. It’s about picking countertops and flooring that can survive the mud season trek from the back field as well as they handle a nice dinner party. We think about how the sun moves across your lot in South Norwich and where you’ll want the morning light. This isn’t generic work. It’s custom-built for your piece of this county.
Fixing the Rooms That Drive You Crazy
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Kitchen Overhauls That Actually Work
Let’s talk about your kitchen. Is it a galley-style traffic jam every time you try to cook? We break down walls (the right ones) and build spaces where more than one person can help with dinner. We put in islands with outlets where you can charge a tablet, cabinetry that holds your good dishes and your crockpot, and surfaces you don’t have to baby. We build kitchens for real life—for canning season, for cookie decorating, for the post-hockey game snack rush.
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Bathrooms You Won't Want to Leave
Tired of that one old bathroom everyone fights over? We can carve out space from under the stairs or rework a closet to get you a second powder room. We turn cramped shower-tub combos into walk-in showers with benches and proper waterproofing so your walls don’t rot. We install vanities with storage, toilets that flush properly, and fans that actually pull out the steam. We make your bathroom a place to recharge, not just rush through.
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Adding On Without It Looking Stuck On
Need more elbow room? We design additions that look like they grew there. A sunroom off the back to watch the birds? A first-floor primary suite so you don’t have to climb stairs? We match rooflines, we blend siding, and we make sure the new space talks to the old house. It should feel like it was always meant to be there, not like an afterthought.
The Whole-House Refresh: When It's Time for a Bigger Change
Sometimes, it’s not just one room. It’s the whole feeling of the house.
Knocking Down Walls (The Smart Way): We can open up your main floor, but we do the math first. We know which walls are holding up the ceiling and how to put a beam in so everything stays right where it should.
Making an Old House Feel New Again: We can rewire your knob-and-tube, replace rusty pipes, and beef up your insulation—all while keeping the original trim and character you love.
Getting Ready for the Long Haul: Thinking about staying put as you get older? We can build a no-step entry, widen doorways for a walker, and create a bathroom you can use safely for years to come.
Stopping the Drafts: We hunt down the places where the cold wind whistles in January and seal them up. Better windows, more insulation in the attic—we help cut down those NYSEG bills.
From Studs to Style: We can handle the full gut job. New drywall, new floors, new doors, new paint. We’ll see it through from the dusty beginning to the final cleaned-up reveal.
The Details That Make It Yours
This is where we really shine. It’s the little things.
Built-Ins That Solve Problems: A bench with shoe storage by the back door. Floor-to-ceiling shelves for your book collection in the living room. A desk nook carved out of a hallway.
Floors That Can Take a Beating: We’ll help you choose between hardwood, tough laminate, or tile that can handle wet boots and paw prints without flinching.
Lighting That Changes the Mood: Getting rid of the single glaring ceiling light. Adding dimmers, under-cabinet lights for chopping veggies, and sconces that make a hallway feel welcoming.
Trim & Doors That Look Sharp: Crisp new baseboards, casing around your doors and windows that looks finished and intentional. It’s the suit and tie of your remodel.
Here's How We Work (No Surprises)
We keep it simple because this stuff is complicated enough.
We Come Over and Listen.
We’ll have coffee at your place. You show us what bugs you. We poke around, take some notes, and start talking about what’s actually possible. No pressure, just a conversation.
We Draw Up a Real Plan and a Real Price.
You’ll get a detailed plan on paper and a number that won’t change. We spell out what we’ll do, what it costs, and how long it’ll take. We pull the permits and deal with the town.
We Get to Work and Keep It Tidy.
Our crew shows up on time. We put down floor protection, zip up dust barriers, and clean up at the end of every day. We keep you in the loop with quick updates.
We Walk Through It With You Until You're Happy.
When we’re done, we do a full walk-through. We point things out, make a list of any tiny tweaks, and don’t consider the job finished until you’re standing there smiling.
We're Not a Franchise. We're Your Neighbors.
You’ll see our trucks at the Canasawacta Inn or driving down Route 12. We’re raising our families here too. When we work on your home, we treat it like it’s ours—with care, with pride, and with the understanding that our name is on the line in this small town.
Had enough of a house that doesn’t fit? Let’s make it right.
Let’s Build the Home You Actually Want to Live In.