Residential Building & Remodeling

Want a new home but don't want to move? Maybe a room addition, home improvement, or a renovation of one or more existing rooms, is just what you need to feel like you have a brand new living space. Regardless of what you decide to do, choosing the right home remodeling contractor is the most important, and sometimes the most difficult decision you will have to make. Your home improvement contractor is going to be in and out of your house many times, so you need to not only get along with them, but you also need to trust them to do the best home renovations they can, on time, and within the budget you have set.

First, look for the best-qualified home contractor you can find. Our central Pennsylvania professionals at VBR have been remodeling homes in the State College area for more than three decades, with hundreds of home improvement and remodeling projects completed. Ask us for references! We are bonded and insured, and we know the local building codes and how to get the appropriate home improvement, remodeling or renovation permits. We use the highest quality materials and our quality control is second-to-none.

Anyone can use a hammer, and lots of promises can be made but a skilled experienced contractor can take your room remodel or home addition project from just another room to an artful addition to your home adding value and charm. VBR will contribute creatively to the planning and pull the renovation pieces together on paper before any work starts. They can make suggestions for a more pleasing aesthetic or to possibly save money on the remodeling.

VBR is a home addition and renovation remodeling contractor covering Centre County, Mifflin County, Blair County, Clearfield County, and Clinton County...from State College, Bellefonte, and Lewistown to Philipsburg, Clearfield, Tyrone and Altoona and other towns in the Centre Region of Pennsylvania. Our in-house consultants know how to create just the right space for your needs. Our free home addition or remodeling consultations can help you make the hundreds of decisions that will be necessary. Free written estimates are also provided. Why not call for a consultation today?

Are you considering new replacement windows for your home? According to a survey by Remodeling Magazine, replacement window installation can add significant resale value to your home. In fact, in the Mid-Atlantic region, up to 89% of the cost of replacement windows is recouped in the selling price.

Windows can be a giant hole in your home's insulation, enabling hundreds of dollars of heating (or cooling) to escape every year. Wood windows that have deteriorated or that don't work properly can be at worst a hazard and at best a pain to clean. Home window replacement will update the look of your home, enable you to use and clean them more easily, and save you hundreds of dollars in lost energy.

When shopping for new windows, keep in mind that there are many things to consider: U-Factor, Shading Coefficient, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, Visible Transmittance, Low-E Glass, Air Leakage, and other decisions you will be asked to make. Finding the right window contractor who knows and understands the language of windows, will be critical to your final replacement budget, the timetable for getting the project finished, and the peace of mind of knowing you chose the exact right replacement windows for your home.

With VBR as your window replacement contractor, you won't have to worry about the details. Our customer service pros know the products we offer and will be able to help you make the correct decisions for your situation. Our window installation service is second-to-none, and we will finish the project on time, within budget, and to your satisfaction. As one of the premier window replacement contractors in Centre County, Mifflin County, Blair County, Clearfield County, and Clinton County...from State College, Bellefonte, and Lewistown to Philipsburg, Clearfield, Tyrone and Altoona and other towns in the Centre region. We stand behind our products and our installation. Call today for a no-cost consultation about your residential window replacement. 

Roof replacement is not as simple as just slapping on new shingles. It's a whole system, and everything needs to work in tandem to be sure that your home is properly protected.

There are four primary components to a new roof system: (1) The sheathing, which is the base that is fastened to the house's rafters; (2) the roof cover, which are the shingles, tile, slate, or metal components that will protect the sheathing; (3) the flashing that prevents water seepage; and (4) the drainage system which affects a roof's ability to shed water.

When selecting a roofing system, cost and durability are important, but so are aesthetics and architectural style. The proper system balances all four of the above-mentioned considerations.

In addition, choices for the actual roof covering are numerous: (1) asphalt shingles (fiberglass or organic); (2) wood; (3) tile or concrete; (4) slate; or (5) metal. Each choice has multiple considerations, such as durability and weight. Not all shingles are the same. Veronesi, central Pennsylvania's premier roofing system contractor, uses only shingles that meet or exceed national standards. We also know the building codes in the Centre Region and are able to advise you about which roofing replacement system would be best for your home.

Proper roofing installation is critical with a new system. Ventilation and insulation need to work hand-in-hand with not only a roof system that works as it's intended to, but also for a healthy home interior free of moisture, condensation, or worse, mold. A roof is a major investment, so using the right residential roofing company is a must. Veronesi is central Pennsylvania's best roofing company with more than thirty years of experience. We are licensed and bonded, and use the highest standards of quality control.

One of the most dramatic upgrades you can make to your home is to replace the siding. The days of having only two replacement siding choices – wood or aluminum – are long gone. Today's new siding components comprise everything from stucco to stone veneer, cement fiber, clapboard, brick, cedar shingles, engineered wood, seamless steel, vinyl, or vinyl coatings. The choices, colors, and textures, are practically endless, with hundreds of interesting, beautiful combinations to compliment your home. Many of these options are maintenance free as well.

New siding is a great choice as a return investment on your home, with up to 80 percent of the cost being recouped in the selling price. New siding not only maintains the architectural integrity of the house, but also can reduce energy usage, muffle sound from the outside, and in some states can secure tax benefits for energy efficient choices. In addition, there are sidings that are both wind and fire resistant, sometimes resulting in a decrease in homeowners insurance in certain parts of the country.

If you are a “green” advocate, vinyl, composite, and cedar are all sustainable residential siding options, and these days, each contains at least 50-60% recycled products.

VBR has been a siding company in central Pennsylvania for more than three decades, with hundreds of home siding projects finished with the best materials available from companies like Royal and Mastic. Our home siding experts will help you with choosing the right new siding for your home – for the style of the house, your lifestyle, and your budget. Our installation of siding is quick and efficient by only experienced siding professionals.

We want to be your new residential siding contractor, and we have the professionals on staff to help make your home truly stand out on the block. We provide services in Centre County, Mifflin County, Blair County, Clearfield County, and Clinton County...from State College, Bellefonte, and Lewistown to Philipsburg, Clearfield, Tyrone and Altoona and other towns in the Centre Region.

Call Veronesi today for a free in-home consultation and quote.

Water problems in your basement and water infiltration can often be remedied but correcting deficiencies in gutters and downspouts. VBR replacement or new installation rain gutters are custom-extruded on site, so you are guaranteed the exact right fit every time. New downspouts can be installed to safely carry water to the ground and far enough away from your house so water infiltration does not occur.

Gutter covers are becoming more popular than ever, which help to protect not only the gutters themselves but also the roofing system. We are also able to provide gutter replacement on existing homes, with very competitive rates on gutter installations.

We stand behind our products and our installation. Call today for a no-cost consultation about your residential window replacement.