R&L General Contracting LLC serves Levittown, PA with expert home additions, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, roofing, siding, and windows. Licensed and insured. 20+ years experience. Call (215) 815-6003 for a free estimate.
Levittown is Pennsylvania's most famous planned community, built between 1952 and 1958 as one of the first large-scale postwar suburban developments in America. The neighborhood's original Cape Cod and ranch-style homes on compact lots created a consistent, orderly community that generations of families have called home. Today, many of those original homes are being updated and expanded by owners who want modern kitchens, updated bathrooms, and improved energy efficiency while preserving the community's distinctive character. R&L General Contracting serves Levittown homeowners with hands-on expertise in these compact, well-built homes and knowledge of the permit process across Levittown's multiple governing municipalities.
Levittown's homes were built quickly with standardized designs: the Levittowner, the Jubilee, the Country Clubber, and similar models ranging from 750 to 1,200 square feet. These homes are solidly constructed with good bones, but they reflect the priorities of 1950s family life, small kitchens, single bathrooms, and limited storage. Decades of individual improvements mean no two Levittown homes are identical today, but remodeling still requires understanding the original construction methods, including the load-bearing wall layouts common to these standardized plans.
Kitchen remodeling in Levittown requires creative thinking in compact floor plans. The original kitchens in most Levittown models were galley-style or small L-shaped layouts with limited counter space. Modern homeowners want open sightlines, efficient storage, and room to move. R&L has completed many Levittown kitchen remodels that transform tight spaces through wall removal (where structurally feasible), reconfigured cabinet layouts, and smarter appliance placement. Opening the kitchen to the dining area is one of the most impactful changes, creating the open-concept flow that contemporary family life demands without requiring a full addition.
Bathroom updates in Levittown homes often involve a single original bathroom of 45 to 60 square feet and a half bath if additions were made over the years. We maximize these compact spaces with space-saving vanities, walk-in showers with frameless glass, improved ventilation, and well-placed storage. For homes without a second full bathroom, we assess whether the floor plan can accommodate an additional bath, which is one of the highest-value improvements for resale in Levittown's market.
Roofing and siding are among the most common projects we complete in Levittown. Many of the original roofing and siding installations have been replaced one or more times over the decades, but homes built in the 1990s or early 2000s may be reaching the end of their current roof or siding lifespan. Pennsylvania weather, including summer thunderstorms, winter ice and snow, and freeze-thaw cycles, stresses roofing and siding significantly. We install architectural shingles, fiber cement siding, and vinyl siding sized and styled appropriately for Levittown's original home scales.
Additions in Levittown require working within compact lot lines, but that does not make expansion impossible. Rear additions within the required setbacks can add a mudroom, laundry room, family space, or bump-out for a larger kitchen. Second-story dormers are a popular way to add headroom and living space in Cape Cod models without expanding the footprint. Some homeowners convert garages to living space. R&L assesses each property individually and identifies which options are feasible given the lot, setbacks, and your goals.
Levittown spans portions of Bristol Township, Falls Township, Middletown Township, and Tullytown Borough, each with its own building department and permit process. A project in one section of Levittown can have different permit requirements than the same project a few blocks away. R&L is familiar with each municipality's process and fee structure, and we handle all permit applications and inspections as part of our project management. We also navigate any Levittown Community Association guidelines that may apply to exterior changes, ensuring your project is approved efficiently and without surprises.
Levittown's HOA has guidelines about exterior modifications. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling (interior) typically don't require approval. Siding, roofing, window, or addition projects may need HOA approval. R&L is familiar with Levittown's guidelines and can help you navigate approval if needed.
Levittown lots are compact, which limits expansion options. Second-story additions are sometimes possible. Rear additions work better than side additions on most Levittown lots. We assess your property and recommend feasible options for adding space.
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling improve daily functionality most noticeably. Exterior updates (roof, siding, windows, entry door) enhance curb appeal significantly. These improvements add both practical value and enjoyment for homeowners.