Hire a general contractor for additions, basements, and whole-home work
One contract for multi-trade jobs in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. Coordinate additions, basement finishing, and whole-home renovations with one point of contact for the agreed scope.
A general contractor coordinates a construction project's scope, trades, schedule, and inspection requirements. For your Pennsylvania or New Jersey project, the contract should identify the work, responsibilities, payment terms, and applicable warranties.
General contractor work in Allentown
Hire us here when the job needs more than one trade: an addition, a finished basement, structural work, or a whole-home renovation filed through Allentown Bureau of Building Standards & Safety at 435 W Hamilton St. Standalone kitchen and bathroom remodels go to VM Power Kitchen & Bath.
Confirm the registration on our PA HIC license lookup (#PA158550) or call (484) 948-0279.
How we sequence a multi-trade job
- Agree on the scope and trade responsibilities for your addition, basement finish, or structural work. A kitchen-only or bath-only remodel goes to VM Power Kitchen & Bath.
- Permits filed with Allentown Bureau of Building Standards & Safety at 435 W Hamilton St, or the matching township office.
- Trades scheduled in order: demo and structure, then mechanicals, then finish. You have one point of contact.
Complete General Contracting Services
As your general contractor, we manage every aspect of your construction project within the agreed scope. We coordinate the trades and discuss scheduling, allowances, and changes with you.
Why Choose VM Power as Your General Contractor
Single Point of Contact
One contractor manages your entire project from start to finish
Coordinated Scope
Review the work, allowances, and trade responsibilities in one written scope
Coordinated Scheduling
Plan trade dependencies, material availability, and inspection milestones together
Quality Assurance
Consistent standards across all aspects of your project
Licensed & Insured
Verify PA HIC #PA158550 and NJ HIC #13VH11744800, and request current insurance documentation
Warranty Coverage
Review the workmanship terms, manufacturer coverage, and exclusions in your contract
Our General Contracting Process
Consultation & Planning
Free consultation to understand your needs, budget, and timeline
Design & Permitting
Create detailed plans and secure all necessary permits
Construction & Completion
Execute the project with quality control at every step
General Contractor Services Across PA & NJ
Find the right service for your project
For additions, basement finishing or whole-home renovation, compare the services below. For a single kitchen or bathroom, explore VM Power Kitchen & Bath's specialist services.
- Allentown basement finishing — egress, moisture, and finish under one GC schedule.
- Basement finishing (PA & NJ) — full service scope, pricing ranges, and permit notes.
- Allentown home renovation — whole-home and addition work filed through the city.
- Home additions & renovations — multi-trade residential scope across the Lehigh Valley.
- Commercial construction — tenant fit-outs and light commercial buildouts.
Local multi-trade projects we finished
Challenge, scope, budget, and timeline — then hire from the matching service or city page.
General Contractor FAQ
Everything You Need to Know
Get answers to the most common questions about custom home building and our premium services.
VM Power Construction handles multi-trade jobs in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the rest of the Lehigh Valley. PA HIC #PA158550. Kitchen-only or bath-only remodels go to our sister brand, VM Power Kitchen & Bath.
Hire a general contractor when two or more trades have to move together: an addition plus a kitchen, a basement finish plus a bath, or a whole-home renovation. A single kitchen or bathroom remodel is the specialist path.
Look up PA HIC #PA158550 on the Attorney General site, or use our verification page at /licensing/pa-hic. NJ work uses NJ HIC #13VH11744800.
Residential building permits in Allentown go through the Bureau of Building Standards & Safety at 435 W Hamilton St. We file and track them as part of the general-contracting scope.
Share your project address, the rooms or structures involved, your goals, and any existing drawings. We can then discuss the work, trade coordination, and permit responsibilities before agreeing on a scope.
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