Sewickley home renovation by ICR
Pittsburgh 15143

Home Renovations in
Sewickley, PA

Sewickley’s historic village and surrounding heights house some of Pittsburgh’s most beautiful older homes — Victorians, Colonial Revivals, and a genuine pedigree. The standard is high here, and so is the craftsmanship expectation.

Era of Homes
1890s–1930s
ZIP Coverage
15143
Typical Lot Size
0.15–0.75 acres
Median Home Value
$650K–$2M+
The Housing Stock

What Sewickley homes
are actually made of.

VictorianColonial RevivalDutch ColonialQueen AnneShingle StyleTudor

Sewickley was developed as a commuter town for Pittsburgh industrialists, and the architecture reflects it — grand Victorians on Broad Street, Colonial Revivals in the Heights, Dutch Colonials and shingle-style cottages tucked into the hills. Many homes retain original millwork, leaded glass, hardwood floors, and detail work that would cost a fortune to reproduce today.

What We Renovate

Most common renovations
in Sewickley.

  • 01Kitchen modernization inside historic shells
  • 02Primary suite reconfiguration in older floor plans
  • 03Millwork restoration and matching
  • 04Third-floor finishing and attic conversions
  • 05Carriage house and detached structure renovations
What We Plan For

Challenges we’ve seen before.

Preserving historic fabric while modernizing mechanicals is the core skill. We source matching trim profiles from specialty mills, salvage and re-cast original hardware, and retrofit HVAC through closets and chases rather than dropped ceilings. Some homes still have 100-amp panels and cast-iron stacks — we plan the upgrade into every scope.

Permits & Review

How we pull permits in Sewickley.

Permits pull through the Sewickley Borough Building on Broad Street. The Historic District Commission reviews exterior changes in the village; we’ve walked projects through HDC review and know what they approve easily and what they won’t.

Services Available

Everything we do in Sewickley.

Kitchens in Sewickley
$25K – $75K+
Bathrooms in Sewickley
$20K – $40K+
Additions in Sewickley
$120K – $600K
Basements in Sewickley
$40K – $180K
Whole-Home in Sewickley
$250K+
Exterior & Outdoor in Sewickley
$10K – $45K+
Why Sewickley Homeowners Choose ICR

The contractor for Sewickley, PA.

Sewickley deserves contractors who respect what’s there. We’ve built relationships with the specialty millworkers, plaster hands, and custom hardware sources who can match a 110-year-old detail. Our Sewickley projects prioritize restoration alongside renovation — if you bought a Sewickley home, you bought the pedigree too.

We Also Serve

Neighborhoods adjacent to Sewickley.

Aleppo TownshipLeet TownshipEdgeworthOsborneGlen Osborne
FAQ

Questions we hear
from Sewickley homeowners.

Can you work on a home in the Sewickley Historic District?+
Yes. Interior work rarely triggers review. Exterior changes — roof, siding, windows, additions — require Historic District Commission approval, which we coordinate. Expect 3–6 weeks added to the timeline for HDC review.
How do you match original millwork?+
We take a sample profile to one of our specialty millwork partners who can custom-run trim, casing, and crown to match existing. For damaged sections, we often salvage what’s there, repair it, and only replace what’s unsalvageable.
What about plaster walls in a 120-year-old home?+
Plaster in Sewickley homes is often horsehair-bound and significantly different from 1920s gypsum plaster. We repair with appropriate materials — not just drywall patches — and our finisher can blend new sections into old without a visible seam.
Are your quotes expensive for Sewickley work?+
Honest answer: older homes cost more to renovate, and Sewickley’s craftsmanship standard is high. But our line-item pricing means you see exactly why — and we’ll tell you up front where you can save by adjusting scope versus where cutting corners isn’t worth it.

Renovating in Sewickley?
Let’s talk.

Book a consultation Call (412) 608-0277