General Contractor in Germantown & Mount Airy
MatrixGC renovates and restores the big stone twins, Victorians and colonial-era homes of Germantown, Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill. We update kitchens, baths and systems while keeping the character that makes these houses special.
- Philadelphia contractor license #43984
- Permits & L&I inspections handled
- Historic-home experience
- 203(k) & HomeStyle projects
Germantown & Mount Airy homes we know
Northwest Philadelphia has some of the oldest and largest homes in the city: stone twins, Victorian singles and early 1900s colonials with porches, high ceilings and plaster walls. They are built to last, but most need updating inside:
- Knob-and-tube or undersized electrical service
- Original kitchens and baths, often in awkward layouts
- Porches, cornices and stonework that need repair
- Old heating systems and uninsulated attics and walls
Popular projects in the area
- Whole-house renovations of large twins and singles
- Kitchen remodeling with layout changes
- Bathroom remodeling and adding baths on upper floors
- Porch and exterior restoration
- Finishing attics and third floors
- 203(k) and HomeStyle purchase-and-renovate projects
Why hire MatrixGC in Northwest Philly
Live in Germantown, Mount Airy or Chestnut Hill?
Tell us about your house and we will set up a free walkthrough and a written, itemized estimate.
Germantown & Mount Airy FAQs
Do you work in Germantown, Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill?
Yes. We work across Northwest Philadelphia and the rest of the city.
My house is in a historic district. Can you still renovate it?
Yes. Interior work usually follows the normal permit process. Exterior changes to a property on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places also need Philadelphia Historical Commission review, and we plan the project and timeline around that.
Should I replace knob-and-tube wiring during a renovation?
In most cases, yes. Opening walls for a kitchen or bath is the best time to upgrade wiring and electrical service, and insurers often ask about it.
Can I use a 203(k) loan for a large older home?
Yes. Many Germantown and Mount Airy homes are good 203(k) or HomeStyle candidates. We prepare the scope and itemized bid your lender needs.