Remodeling & Renovation
"The Difference Is In The Details..."
Expert Home Remodeling & Renovation in Lehigh Valley, PA
A reputation built on quality and value. Spectrum Remodeling is part of Spectrum Group, a greater Lehigh Valley based, full-service real estate company. Whether you are building your home or remodeling an existing home, it is OUR COMMITMENT that your experience will be stress-free, so that you can spend more time enjoying your home … for years to come!
Spectrum Remodeling represents the highest standard in quality craftsmanship to add maximum value to your home. Our systematic approach to home renovation eliminates any guesswork between Spectrum Remodeling, our customer and our trades-people to deliver a consistent, successful and on-time experience.
When was the last time you walked into your bathroom to start the morning and wished it were an entirely different space?
Let Spectrum Remodeling talk you through the ease and simplicity of giving your bathroom a look that’s fresh, new and functional. Whether your bathroom requires more storage space or a complete bath remodel, the end result will be one that offers more convenience to your entire family.
The kitchen is, by far, the most important space in the house!
A place where your family gathers to cook, eat, share conversation. Maybe you use island seating to plan your day or as a homework space for the kids. It’s important to have a kitchen that not only reflects your personality and taste, but one that offers true convenience and comfort and is a real sanctuary. Whether you’re just looking for a change in your cabinets or countertops or a full kitchen overhaul, the Spectrum Remodeling team can help turn your kitchen dreams into a reality.
Are you looking to expand your entertainment space?
Why not let Spectrum Remodeling not only help you turn those dreams into reality.  Basements often have a lack of natural light that can be fixed by installing recessed lighting throughout the space. Whether your family plans to use the basement as an entertainment space, office, playroom, gym, or even movie theater, you’ll be surprised at how you reap the benefits of unused space that already exists in your home. Contact for Basement Renovations!
When you consider the many ways that you could potentially add space around your house, there is no other method that comes close to matching adding a home addition. When you add an addition, you’re creating a space that is uniquely yours. When built properly, your home addition blends into and becomes part of the house itself. So whether you’re adding on a great room, guest bedroom, bathroom, family room or leisure space, the Spectrum Remodeling team will be up front with you about everything in the addition process.
Personalized In-Law Suites & Additions
Allow Spectrum Group to help navigate the process:
Family Consultation
Moving aging parents is a change in lifestyle for everyone involved. Communication with all members of the family is key. How will this type of change affect everyone individually? Is the family in agreement, financially, to take this step forward? Spectrum Group brings crucial lifelong experience to the table to help your family talk out everyone’s expectations, from financials, selling your existing home, remodeling your home, or remodeling with a projected timeline.
Understanding Family Needs
Is your In-Law Suite going to include just sleeping quarters and a bathroom, or will it include a separate sitting area and a kitchen? How much space are you looking for, overall? Will your loved one be downsizing? These are all questions to take into consideration when planning for a move – as well as determining if this lifestyle change is imminent, or if it will be happening in a more distant future.
Considering Your Return on Investment
The national average cost for live-in care at a skilled nursing or assisted living facility continues to grow year by year, with current costs averaging over $9,000 per month / per room! While the addition of an In-Law Suite is a significant investment, it will also likely be a wise one. A home remodel or addition makes your home an attractive option for a potential future sale, particularly because the local real estate market is lacking in options with additions already included.
Home Remodeling and Floor Plan Design
A well-designed universally accessible remodel can not only enable older adults to remain in their homes longer, but it can also increase the value and appeal of the home, as well. In fact, visitors to a home with a Universal Design bathroom may not notice anything out of the ordinary – except that the bathroom is attractive, convenient and comfortable.
Spectrum Assisted Living delivers 40+ years of Home Building and Remodeling Experience! Our top priority is recognizing accessibility and versatility. Design your next remodeling project or addition with one of our in-house designers and selection coordinators. Contact one of our Certified Aging in Place Specialists today to get started!
7 Principles of Universal Design
Spectrum Homes Aging in Place
Delivering 40+ Years of Home Building and Remodeling Experience!
Recognizing Availability, Safety and Versatility.
- Safe and Secure Entry
- Exterior
- Overall Floor Plans
- Kitchen and Laundry
- Bathrooms
- Stairways, Lifts, and Elevators
- Electrical, Lighting, Safety, and Security
- Flooring
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Energy-Efficient Features
The 7 Principals of Universal Design
- PRINCIPLE ONE: Equitable Use.
- PRINCIPLE TWO: Flexibility in Use.
- PRINCIPLE THREE: Simple and Intuitive Use.
- PRINCIPLE FOUR: Perceptible Information.
- PRINCIPLE FIVE: Tolerance for Error.
- PRINCIPLE SIX: Low Physical Effort.
- PRINCIPLE SEVEN: Size and Space for Approach and Use.
Example Floor Plans
Our Home Remodeling Process: From Design to Delivery
Meet The Builder
- Type of Remodel or Addition
- Amenities and details to be included in your remodeling project
- Timeline of project
- Remodeling costs to establish a budget
Design & Remodel
Remodeling a home is an exciting journey where there a lot of decisions to be made! We will go through our scope-of-work to see what will suit your needs.  We call this process a white canvas approach because after all, it is YOUR home remodel, YOUR lifestyle we are creating. Once we have achieved your goals in this phase and a scope-of-work is established, a formal proposal will be supplied for you to sign off on.
Pre-Construction Meeting
.This is where the fun starts! We will complete a detailed question and answer form. Our goal is to provide YOU with a detailed set of plans prior to beginning the project to avoid any future changes or additional costs. Internally at Spectrum we assemble the team to go over the nitty-gritty of remodeling your home by putting together our scope-of-work. You get to do the fun stuff…picking out anything and everything for your newly remodeled space!
Remodeling Begins
After the financing is completed the remodeling of your new home will begin! During remodeling the Spectrum Remodeling team will support you from beginning to end. Our Builders Trend technology will allow you to track the progress of your home remodel from your mobile device day-to-day.
Delivery of Your Newly Remodeled Space
Prior to your new remodeled space delivery Spectrum Homes & Remodeling Total Quality Assurance program will walk you through the remodeling process. Our customer centric model is built to better serve YOU our client through the entire remodeling process.
Cosmetic Upgrade, Remodel or Renovate?
What’s the difference? Well, there actually is a difference. We have outlined it below for you.
As the value of real estate has increased dramatically in the Lehigh Valley recently, now may be the time to utilize the equity built up in your home. You can upgrade your living space with a simple remodel, a complete space renovation or an addition! Call for a free consultation!
Cosmetic Upgrade
Cosmetic upgrades are making changes to an existing space that are only cosmetic. Typically these changes are less time consuming and less of a financial commitment. A cosmetic upgrade could involve painting cabinets, changing faucets, and fixtures, upgrading lighting, and painting the walls. This option is quicker time wise than remodeling or renovating because there are no permits or inspections necessary. For example, a bathroom cosmetic upgrade usually takes 2 to 3 weeks depending on supplies being readily available. Â
Renovating
Renovating is improving an existing space. There is no moving of walls, or utilities including plumbing or electrical. Typically, remodeling will involve replacing existing tile, installing a new vanity, replacing flooring, toilet, fixtures, cabinets, appliances, etc.  To finish the new space a coat of paint is applied to tie it all together. Remodeling a space is quicker time wise than renovating because there are no permits or inspections necessary. For example, a bathroom remodel usually takes 3 to 4 weeks depending on supplies being readily available. Â
Remodeling
Remodeling is an extensive complete improvement is an existing space. A Project Manager will be assigned to your project and they will be responsible for coordinating all the trades involved as well as inspections. Permits and inspections are involved in a renovation. Below are some of the trades that are usually involved with a renovation:
- Carpenter
- Demolition
- Electrician
- Insulation
- Mechanical HVAC
- Sheetrock installers & finishers
- Tile installers
- Painters
- Glass/shower door/countertop installers
Spectrum Homes and Remodeling is aware of the inconvenience remodeling can have on your everyday life. The degree of your remodeling project, renovation or addition can expand the timeline beyond what you see on our website. We will always ensure that communication lines between us and you are open and that you are aware of any changes that may happen.
Typical Timeline of your project
