General Contractor in Fishtown & Kensington
Fishtown and Kensington are full of narrow brick rowhomes being opened up, rebuilt and built up. MatrixGC handles the projects these blocks are known for: 3rd floor additions with pilot houses and roof decks, gut rehabs, and new or vanilla box construction, with the permits and zoning to match.
- Philadelphia contractor license #43984
- 3rd floors & roof decks
- Zoning & permits handled
- Minutes from our Frankford Ave office
What we build in Fishtown & Kensington
- 3rd floor additions with a pilot house and roof deck, like our Tilton St project in Fishtown
- Roof decks with city views
- Gut rehabs of older rowhomes, top to bottom
- Vanilla box and new construction shells for owners and investors
- Kitchens and bathrooms in open, modern layouts
Building up on a narrow lot
Adding a floor to a 14–16 foot wide rowhome takes more than framing. We check zoning height limits, the existing party walls and joists, and how the new stair and pilot house will fit before anything is drawn.
- Zoning check before design, with variance help if needed. See permits & zoning.
- Structural review of walls and joists for the new load
- Neighbor coordination for shared walls and roof access
- One team from drawings to final inspection
Fishtown & Kensington projects
See the full Tilton St 3rd floor addition and the Somerset St renovation, or browse our project gallery.
Building up or gutting a rowhome?
Free walkthrough, zoning check and a written estimate.
Fishtown & Kensington FAQs
Can I add a third floor to my Fishtown rowhome?
Often yes, depending on zoning height limits and the condition of the existing walls and joists. We check zoning and structure before design and handle any variance if needed.
Do you build roof decks in Fishtown and Kensington?
Yes. We build roof decks, usually with a pilot house for stair access, and handle the permits and structural details.
Do you do gut rehabs for investors?
Yes. We do full gut rehabs and vanilla box builds for owners and investors in Fishtown, Kensington and Port Richmond.
How long does a 3rd floor addition take?
Most take several months including design, permits and construction. We give you a written timeline with your estimate.