General Contractor in Peters Township, PA
Custom home builder and addition contractor in Peters Township, PA. BCU builds custom homes, second-story additions and whole-home remodels in McMurray and Venetia, about an hour from Zelienople.
Building Contractors United is a general contractor in Peters Township, PA, building custom homes, large additions and whole-home remodels in McMurray, Venetia and the neighborhoods off Route 19. Peters Township is near the southern edge of our service area, roughly an hour from our Zelienople office, and the kind of residential work the township generates is exactly what we do best. We are woman-owned, founded in 2024, fully insured, and led in the field by JT Minarik, our Construction Manager, who has been building since 2009. Every job carries our 2-year workmanship warranty.
Construction in Peters Township
Peters Township is one of the most sought-after residential communities south of Pittsburgh. The Peters Township School District draws families from across the region, and the township's roughly 23,000 residents live mostly in single-family neighborhoods that spread out from McMurray along Route 19, East McMurray Road, Bebout Road and Valley Brook Road. Venetia, in the southern part of the township, keeps a more rural feel with larger lots and acreage. For a custom home builder in Peters Township, the market is a mix of infill lots in established plans, teardowns on older parcels, and acreage builds in the Venetia area.
The housing stock tells the story of the township's growth. Homes from the 1960s and 1970s near McMurray are now candidates for whole-home remodels, second-story additions and kitchen expansions. Plans built in the 1990s and 2000s are reaching the age where owners want finished basements, in-law suites, larger garages and outdoor living spaces. Home additions in Peters Township tend to be substantial projects, and owners expect design quality to match the neighborhood.
Commercially, Route 19 and the Donaldson's Crossroads area carry grocery, retail, restaurants, banks and medical offices, and the Montour Trail and Arrowhead Trail run through the township as a recreational spine. The ground is typical of northern Washington County: rolling hills, clay soils over shale, and a history of coal mining that can affect foundation design on some parcels. Steep lots are common, and hillside homes need thoughtful grading, drainage and sometimes retaining walls before the first footer is poured.
Services we offer in Peters Township
Custom homes and additions are the heart of our work in Peters Township, with excavation and design-build support that keeps the whole project under one roof.
- Custom homes and new construction, including build on your lot in established plans and custom homes on acreage in Venetia.
- Home additions and remodels, including second-story additions, in-law suites, garage additions, kitchens and whole-home remodels.
- Excavation and site work for foundation excavation, grading, driveways, utility trenching and stormwater on residential lots.
- Design-build for homeowners who want one team responsible for design, pricing and construction.
- Commercial construction along Route 19 and the McMurray business district.
- Commercial renovation and tenant build-outs for office, retail and medical suites.
Permits and local requirements
Peters Township's Planning and Community Development Department handles zoning, land development and building permits from the township municipal building in McMurray. Building permits follow the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, and the township reviews zoning compliance, setbacks, lot coverage and height before a building permit is issued. Additions and new homes on sloped lots typically require a grading plan, and the township has stormwater management requirements that apply to new impervious surface, so even a large addition may include a stormwater step. Many neighborhoods also have homeowners association covenants that govern exterior materials and design, which we review alongside the township requirements.
At the county level, the Washington County Conservation District reviews erosion and sediment control plans for larger disturbances, and any project disturbing one acre or more requires a PA DEP NPDES permit. Parcels with past mining may need a subsurface investigation before foundation design. We handle these submittals as part of our scope.
Why BCU in Peters Township
Peters Township is about an hour from Zelienople, and we will say plainly that it is at the southern edge of where we work. Our strongest areas are north of Pittsburgh, in Butler County and the North Hills. We come south for the kind of custom home and large addition work that Peters Township produces, because it matches our strengths: residential new builds, complete remodels, and the excavation that makes a hillside lot buildable. A custom home is a year-long relationship, and the distance matters far less than a builder who shows up when promised and prices the job honestly up front.
If you are planning a custom home, a major addition or a whole-home remodel in Peters Township or Venetia, let's talk. Request a free estimate or call (724) 900-4123. We build it to last for decades and we stand behind it for two years.
Common questions
Permits and soils vary by township. We will walk your site and give you a written, itemized estimate.
(724) 900-4123Get a Free EstimateHome addition cost in Pittsburgh depends on the room type, the foundation your lot requires, whether you build up or out, your municipality's permit fees and your finish level. Sunrooms and single bedrooms sit at the low end; kitchens, primary suites and second stories at the high end.
Western Pennsylvania adds three regional factors: clay and shale soil that affects footings and excavation, hillside lots that need more foundation and retaining work, and older homes that often need electrical or plumbing upgrades to tie in. Because cost depends on the site and the scope, BCU gives a free, itemized estimate after seeing the project.
Yes. Every home addition in Pennsylvania requires a building permit under the Uniform Construction Code, issued by your municipality or its third-party inspection agency. Most additions also need zoning approval for setbacks and lot coverage.
Requirements and fees vary by municipality. Cranberry Township, Pine Township, McCandless, Hampton and Zelienople Borough each have their own fee schedules and review timelines, so review time depends on the municipality and the project. Expect separate electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections, and possibly a stormwater review if the addition adds significant impervious surface. Your contractor should pull the permits and schedule the inspections.
How long a whole home remodel takes depends on the scope of the work and the condition of the house, and BCU gives you a realistic schedule with your free estimate. Design, selections and permitting also take time before work starts, and homes that need structural changes, new systems or an addition take longer.
The schedule depends on how much of the house is being opened up, whether the electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems are being replaced, and how quickly finish selections are made. Older homes in the Pittsburgh area often reveal surprises behind the walls that add time. Making all finish decisions before demolition starts is the single best way to keep a remodel on schedule.
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