Amazing Builders is a licensed and insured remodeling and painting contractor that serves homeowners across Lancaster and Lancaster County, PA. We are based about 25 miles away in Myerstown, in Lebanon County, and our crews travel out to Lancaster on a regular basis for kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, painting, and exterior projects.
We want to be upfront about that. We do not have a storefront or office inside Lancaster city. What we do have is a crew that works in Lancaster County often enough to know the neighborhoods, the older housing stock, and the kind of remodeling problems that come up here again and again.
Where We Work in Lancaster County
Lancaster County is a big service area, and we do not treat it like one dot on a map. We take on projects in the city of Lancaster itself, including older neighborhoods like Cabbage Hill and the downtown historic district, and we drive out to the surrounding townships and boroughs too: Manheim Township, East Hempfield Township, West Lampeter Township, Lititz, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Strasburg, and Mount Joy.
We are not new to this market. We have already worked on basement remodeling projects in Lancaster, PA, and helped homeowners with staircase updates in older Lancaster homes. This page is where we put all of that experience in one place.
Because we cover the whole county, the type of project we get called for tends to shift by area. In the city and in older boroughs like Lititz and Ephrata, we see a lot of kitchen and bathroom updates inside homes that were never designed for modern appliances or plumbing runs. Out toward Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, and Strasburg, where lots are bigger and homes are often older farmhouses, we do more full basement finishing, exterior work, and additions. In the newer sections of Manheim Township and East Hempfield Township, projects tend to be more straightforward cosmetic remodels. Wherever you are in Lancaster County, we scope the job around your actual house, not a generic template.
Built for Lancaster’s Housing Stock
Lancaster has some of the oldest, most distinctive housing stock in this part of Pennsylvania. Downtown Lancaster and neighborhoods like Cabbage Hill are full of Victorian-era brick rowhomes and twins, many of them well over a century old, with narrow floor plans, original woodwork, and plaster walls that need a careful hand. Out in the townships and boroughs, you will find more farmhouses, stone colonials, and mid-century homes on larger lots, along with newer developments in places like Manheim Township and East Hempfield Township.
That mix changes how we approach a job. A rowhome kitchen in the city usually means tight clearances, older wiring, and plaster that needs patching before paint goes on. A farmhouse out past Strasburg or Ephrata might need a full basement waterproofing plan before a finished lower level makes sense, especially with the stone and block foundations common in older Lancaster County farmhouses. If your home was built before 1978, we also follow lead-safe work practices anytime we disturb old paint, which is common in Lancaster’s historic housing stock. The EPA’s lead-safe renovation guidance covers why that matters.
- ✓ Historic rowhomes and twins in Lancaster city. Narrow layouts, older plaster, and original trim that call for careful patching and matching, not demolition.
- ✓ Farmhouses and stone colonials across the county. Older framing, drafty windows, and basements that often need waterproofing before a remodel.
- ✓ Newer homes in townships like Manheim and East Hempfield. Straightforward kitchen and bath updates, additions, and cosmetic remodeling.
- ✓ Older electrical and plumbing. Common in homes built before the 1960s, and something we plan for before we start, not after.
Older Lancaster County homes also tend to lose more heat than newer construction. If insulation or window upgrades are part of your project, the ENERGY STAR program is a good place to check what actually pays off before you spend on it.
Why a Local PA Crew Matters
We are close enough to respond fast, and experienced enough to know what Lancaster County requires. Lancaster city and the surrounding townships each handle permitting a little differently, and a contractor who has already worked through that process saves you time and headaches. We also know the local climate: humid summers that stress paint and exterior finishes, and freeze-thaw winters that are hard on older basements and foundations. We plan projects around both.
Full Remodeling and Painting Services in Lancaster
We offer the same full range of services in Lancaster and Lancaster County that we offer around our Myerstown home base:
- ✓ Kitchen Remodeling. From a single-wall rowhome kitchen to a full layout change in a township home.
- ✓ Bathroom Renovation. Walk-in showers, tub replacements, and full gut renovations.
- ✓ Basement Finishing. Waterproofing, framing, and finished living space, built for Lancaster County’s older foundations.
- ✓ Interior and Exterior Painting. Including lead-safe practices on pre-1978 homes.
- ✓ Windows and Doors. A common upgrade for older, drafty Lancaster County homes.
- ✓ Flooring and Tile Installation. New floors that hold up in a working household.
- ✓ Exterior Upgrades. Siding, trim, and curb appeal projects for city and county homes alike.
Licensed, Insured, and Registered with the State
Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors to register with the Attorney General’s Office under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as HICPA. Amazing Builders is registered, licensed, and insured, and we think every Lancaster County homeowner should know how to check that on any contractor before signing a contract. You can read our full breakdown on the home improvement contractor registration in PA page, and verify registrations directly through the PA Attorney General’s HICPA registration page.
If you are still comparing contractors, our guide on how to choose a remodeling contractor in Pennsylvania walks through the questions worth asking before you hire anyone, in Lancaster or anywhere else.
A local crew that shows up on time, knows the permitting, and understands Lancaster County’s older homes is worth more than the lowest bid.
What to Expect When You Reach Out
Because we are traveling in from Myerstown, we keep the process simple so a visit to Lancaster is worth everyone’s time:
- ✓ You tell us about the project. A quick call or a message through our contact page, with photos if you have them, helps us understand the scope before we schedule anything.
- ✓ We schedule a visit or a phone consultation. For larger projects like kitchens, baths, and basements, we come out to your Lancaster County home to measure and look at the space firsthand.
- ✓ You get a written, free estimate. No pressure, and nothing verbal that is not also on paper.
- ✓ We schedule the work. Because we plan our Lancaster County trips ahead of time, we can usually give you a realistic start date rather than an open-ended one.
Visit Our Home Base or Call Ahead
To be fully transparent, our shop is not located in Lancaster. Amazing Builders is headquartered in Myerstown, PA, about 25 miles and a 35 to 40 minute drive from Lancaster city by way of PA-501. We make that drive regularly for estimates and projects throughout Lancaster County, and we are always happy to have a phone or video conversation first if a trip out to your home is not the right first step.
Lancaster Remodeling Questions We Hear Often
Do you work on historic homes in Lancaster city or the older boroughs?
Yes. Plaster repair, matching original trim, and lead-safe painting on pre-1978 homes are a regular part of our work in Lancaster, not a special request.
How far is Lancaster from your shop, and does that affect scheduling?
Our shop is in Myerstown, about 25 miles from Lancaster city, roughly 35-40 minutes by car. We plan Lancaster jobs around that drive so your start date is realistic, not open-ended.
What should I expect to pay for a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Lancaster County?
As a typical range, a full kitchen remodel runs from the low tens of thousands into the $50,000+ range depending on scope, and a bathroom renovation from a few thousand for a refresh to $20,000+ for a full gut. A free estimate gets you a real number for your home.
Do you serve townships outside Lancaster city, like Manheim Township or Elizabethtown?
Yes. We work throughout Lancaster County, including Manheim Township, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, and Lititz, not just inside the city limits.
Ready to talk about your Lancaster or Lancaster County project? Reach out through our contact page and tell us a bit about your home and what you have in mind. We will follow up to schedule a free estimate, either at your home or over the phone.