The Cornwall Iron Furnace has stood in this borough since 1742, when colonial ironmaster Peter Grubb built it after finding one of the richest iron ore deposits in the colonies nearby. It ran for over 140 years, cast a cannon for the Continental Army in 1776, and today it is a National Historic Landmark, the only intact charcoal-fired iron furnace left on its original plantation site anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. The Coleman family who later ran it eventually gave the site to the Commonwealth in 1932, and it still anchors the middle of town. That is a lot of history for a town this size to carry.
Cornwall grew up around that furnace, and the mix still shows. Stone worker’s cottages from the old ironmaster village sit within walking distance of the furnace itself, while newer neighborhoods like Cornwall Junction have gone up on spacious lots closer to Mount Gretna, the small arts and lake community just south of the borough that draws people out to Governor Dick Park and the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. Homes in Cornwall Junction run from about 1,800 to 3,700 square feet, several with first-floor owner’s suites, a step up from the modest ironmaster-era cottages a mile away. We work on both kinds of homes regularly, the centuries-old stone cottages and the newer builds with room to grow, in a borough of about 4,700 people.
What Cornwall Homeowners Ask Us For
Because Cornwall’s housing runs from centuries-old stone homes to newer builds with first-floor owner’s suites, the calls we get here follow a pattern. Two projects come up more than any other.
Kitchen remodeling tops the list, whether that means opening up a tight galley kitchen in an older ironmaster-village home or updating cabinets and layout in a newer place near Cornwall Junction or the Mount Gretna area. Bathroom renovation is close behind, especially walk-in shower conversions and owner’s-suite upgrades, the kind of project that comes up often in newer construction built around a first-floor primary suite. Basement finishing and exterior painting round out the rest of the calls, since older Cornwall homes tend to have unfinished lower levels and newer ones still need their first repaint after a decade of PA weather.
Old stone cottage or new build on a third-acre lot, our crew has worked on both, often in the same week.
All Our Services, Cornwall to Mount Gretna
We handle full remodeling and painting work, not just one trade. Here is the short version of what we do:
- ✓ Kitchen remodeling. Cabinets, counters, and layout changes, in stone cottages and new builds alike.
- ✓ Bathroom renovation. Walk-in shower conversions, owner’s-suite upgrades, and full layout changes.
- ✓ Basement finishing. Turning unused square footage into real living space.
- ✓ Interior and exterior painting. Careful work on old plaster, straightforward work on newer drywall.
- ✓ Windows and doors. Replacement units that seal properly on older, out-of-square openings.
- ✓ Flooring and tile. Hardwood, LVP, and tile, installed level even over old subfloors.
- ✓ Exterior upgrades. Siding, trim, decks, and porches built for central PA weather.
Licensed, Insured, and HICPA Registered
Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors to register under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Amazing Builders is registered, licensed, and insured, and you can check any contractor’s status yourself through the state’s public search tool before signing anything. Our HICPA breakdown page covers the rest of what it means for you.
Real numbers, no pressure. Full kitchen remodels in this area typically run $25,000 to $50,000, and full bathroom renovations typically run $15,000 to $25,000, with walk-in shower conversions often less. Those are typical ranges pulled from regional project costs, not a quote for your home. A free walkthrough gets you real numbers.
Find Us and Get Directions
Amazing Builders is headquartered about 12 miles from Cornwall, at 3564 S 5th Ave in Myerstown. To be upfront, that is our shop address, not a Cornwall storefront, but it is a straight shot of roughly 20 minutes down local roads, and we make that drive often for projects around Cornwall and Mount Gretna.
Cornwall, PA: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on the older stone homes near the Cornwall Iron Furnace?
Yes. Homes in and around the historic district often have masonry walls, older wiring, and plaster that needs a careful hand instead of demolition. We plan around those quirks instead of getting surprised by them once walls are open. If a home was built before 1978, we also follow lead-safe work practices anytime we disturb old paint, which the EPA’s lead-safe renovation guidance covers in more detail.
How fast can you get to Cornwall from your Myerstown shop?
Cornwall is about 12 miles from us, roughly a 20 minute drive. For estimates and follow-up visits in Cornwall or the Mount Gretna area, that means we are rarely far away.
What does a kitchen or bathroom remodel typically cost in Cornwall?
It depends on scope, but full kitchen remodels in this area typically run $25,000 to $50,000, and full bathroom renovations typically run $15,000 to $25,000. Walk-in shower conversions alone often cost less. Those are typical regional ranges, not a quote, since your home’s layout and finishes change the number. A free walkthrough is the only way to get a real figure.
Whether your Cornwall home dates back to the ironmaster village or went up last year near Cornwall Junction, we would like to take a look. Tell us about your project and we will follow up to schedule a free, no-pressure estimate.