General Contractor in Manayunk & Roxborough
MatrixGC renovates homes across Manayunk, Roxborough, East Falls and Wissahickon, from steep-street rowhomes off Main Street to stone twins and singles up the ridge. One licensed team handles the design, permits and construction, from a single bathroom to a full gut rehab.
- Philadelphia contractor license #43984
- Permits & L&I inspections handled
- Written, itemized estimates
- 203(k) & HomeStyle projects
Manayunk & Roxborough homes we know
Much of Manayunk was built as brick and stone rowhomes for mill workers in the late 1800s, stacked on some of the steepest streets in the city. Roxborough and East Falls add stone twins and larger singles from the early 1900s. Hills and old stone make these houses rewarding to renovate, with a few common challenges:
- Damp stone foundation walls and basements on sloped lots
- Narrow, steep lots with tight access for materials and dumpsters
- Original kitchens and baths in otherwise solid houses
- Older wiring and plumbing behind plaster walls
Popular projects in the area
- Kitchen remodeling, often opening up the first floor
- Bathroom remodeling and adding a second bath
- Basement finishing, with moisture issues handled first
- Roof decks and pilot houses for skyline and river views
- Rear additions and third floor additions
- Whole-house renovations and 203(k) rehabs
Why hire MatrixGC in Northwest Philly
Live in Manayunk, Roxborough or East Falls?
Tell us about your project and we will set up a free walkthrough and a written, itemized estimate.
Manayunk & Roxborough FAQs
Do you work in Manayunk, Roxborough and East Falls?
Yes. We work across Northwest Philadelphia, including Manayunk, Roxborough, East Falls and Wissahickon, as well as the rest of the city.
Can I add a roof deck to a Manayunk rowhome?
Often, yes. A roof deck needs a structural check of the roof framing and a building permit from L&I, and some properties also need zoning approval. We review your roof and handle the permit process.
My stone basement is damp. Can it still be finished?
Usually. We address the water first with grading, drainage, sealing or a sump system as needed, then finish the space with moisture-resistant materials.
Can I use a 203(k) loan for a house in this area?
Yes. Many older rowhomes and twins here are good candidates for an FHA 203(k) or HomeStyle loan. We prepare the scope and itemized bid your lender needs.