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Ironborn Contracting
General Contractor in Pittsburgh, PA
Ironborn Contracting remodels and repairs homes in Pittsburgh, from kitchens, bathrooms and basements to decks, additions and water damage repair.
- Free quotes
- Itemized estimates
- Daily updates with photos
- Rated 4.9 from 44 Google reviews
Pittsburgh remodeling and repair
Who handles home remodeling and repair in Pittsburgh?
Ironborn Contracting is a general contractor with a storefront in Pittsburgh, PA, taking on remodeling and repair work for homeowners in the city and nearby towns. Joe visits the house, listens to what you want, and sends a detailed, itemized estimate so you can see what each part of the job covers before you decide. The quote is free.
Pittsburgh jobs run from a single bathroom to a whole-house remodel. Recent projects include a finished basement, a deck rebuild with drywall repairs, new windows and a rebuilt staircase, and repairs after an ice dam flooded a second floor. Whatever the size, you get daily updates with photos, changes are priced up front, and the crew leaves your space clean.
On every Pittsburgh job
- Free quote and itemized estimate
- Daily updates with photos
- Changes priced up front
- Joe on site
- Insured and bonded
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Services in Pittsburgh
Which remodeling services does Ironborn offer in Pittsburgh?
One crew carries the work from room to room. Pick the service closest to your project, or request a quote and describe the whole job.
Kitchen renovation
Cabinets, countertops, tile, drywall and paint, with changes priced up front.
See kitchen renovationBathroom renovation
New showers, tile and vanities, plus repair after bathroom water damage.
See bathroom renovationBasement remodeling
Finished basements, including bathrooms and laundry areas.
See basement remodelingDeck and patio installation
New decks and patios, and rebuilds of decks that have worn out.
See deck and patio installationCarpentry
Framing, doors, trim and baseboards, and staircases built or replaced.
See carpentryFlooring
New floors, including LVT, installed by the same crew.
See flooringRoofing
Roofing work, including metal roofing.
See roofingAdditions
Room additions and porches, including a custom four-season porch.
See additionsLocal proof
Recent Pittsburgh projects by Ironborn Contracting
These are real jobs from Ironborn’s project showcases, newest first, with the month each was posted.
Sep 2026
Bathroom renovation after water damage
A Pittsburgh bathroom that had water damage was renovated. The homeowner chose Ironborn after talking with several contractors.
Jul 2026
Repairs after an ice dam flooded the second floor
The crew removed the water-damaged insulation and structure in the attic, replaced the drywall in the bedrooms, painted, pulled up the carpet and replaced much of the woodwork. A manager came back to review the finished job.
Dec 2025
A basement finished after another contractor stopped
The homeowners' basement had been started by another contractor and left halfway. Ironborn finished the job, including the bathroom.
Nov 2025
Deck rebuild and interior leak repair
A deck was rebuilt and an interior water leak was fixed, with the drywall repairs that went with it.
Aug 2025
New windows, a new front door and a rebuilt staircase
Full window replacement (the homeowner counted 11 windows done in one day), a relocated double front door with the old opening filled in with brick, a spiral staircase removed and a traditional staircase built, and wall changes to extend a hallway.
Jun 2025
A whole-house remodel
A new bathroom, a finished basement with a separate laundry area, a kitchen revamp, and fresh paint, doors, hardware, baseboards and trim throughout.
What Pittsburgh homeowners say
After having another contractor start our basement and leave the job halfway through, we were very nervous about working with another contractor. Joe’s team helped make us feel comfortable the whole way through the process. They finished the job in a timely and efficient manner. We will definitely be using IronBorn again for any other projects
Robert Cawley, Customer review, Dec 2025
Highest recommendation for Joe and his crew. We had Joe quote us on rebuilding our deck and interior water leak and drywall repairs. They worked fast and knocked it out of the park. We couldn't be happier with how the work turned out. They've got serious knowledge and skills in all kinds of home reno projects. They'll be my first call for any house construction work in the future!
Tyler Ashner, Customer review, Nov 2025
We had water damage in bathroom. After several contractors we decided to go with ironborn contracting. Best move we made. They made great recommendations and prices were right for us. They were clean,courteous and showed up on time. Our bathroom looks amazing thanks to them. Would Definitely use them again for other projects
Matthew Lavelle, Customer review, Sep 2026
About the city
What should you know about remodeling in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is a big place made of small, very different blocks, and the ground under them is uneven. That is why Ironborn comes to see the house before it quotes, instead of pricing a job from a phone call.
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90 neighborhoods in 58 square miles
The City of Pittsburgh’s comprehensive plan page describes roughly 300,000 people living in 90 neighborhoods within 58 square miles, so houses and lots vary a lot from one block to the next.
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Uneven terrain of rivers, runs and valleys
The city’s own bridge page uses those words for the ground its 143 active bridges cross. Decks, stairs and basements on ground like that are planned on site.
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Ironborn is based here
The Ironborn storefront is on Mount Troy Road in Pittsburgh, and the projects above are showcase jobs listed for Pittsburgh.
Sources: engage.pittsburghpa.gov (Citywide Comprehensive Plan) and pittsburghpa.gov (City Bridges), read October 2026.
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Questions
Remodeling questions from Pittsburgh homeowners
How much does a remodel cost in Pittsburgh?
It depends on the room, the size of the job and the materials you choose, so Ironborn does not name a number before seeing the work. After a free visit you get an itemized estimate that breaks the job into its parts, so you can see what each one covers. If you change something later, the price is settled up front.
Do I need a permit for work on my Pittsburgh house?
It depends on the work, for example whether walls, structure or electrical are changing. Ironborn goes over what applies to your project on the free visit, and the City of Pittsburgh has the final say on its own permit rules. Your itemized estimate shows exactly what the job covers, so the scope is never left to guesswork.
Can Ironborn repair water damage in a Pittsburgh home?
Yes. Ironborn has repaired a second floor flooded by an ice dam, a bathroom with water damage, and drywall after an interior leak. Send a quote request and describe what happened. Joe looks at the damage and sends a detailed plan of action, so you know what will be removed, rebuilt and painted before work starts.
Does Ironborn only work inside Pittsburgh city limits?
No. Ironborn Contracting works in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, including Coraopolis and West View, and has also completed projects in Tarentum and Sarver. If your home is a little farther out, send a quote request and the team will tell you whether they can take the job. The quote visit is free either way.
Planning a project in Pittsburgh?
Request a free quote and Joe will come see the space, talk through your ideas and follow up with an itemized estimate.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.