General Contractor Serving Dublin, Ohio
We are based in Lancaster, about 55 minutes southeast of Dublin, on the far side of the Columbus metro. That is at the outer edge of our usual range, so we take on larger Dublin projects: additions, kitchens, decks and porches, premium remodels and new construction. Dublin spans three counties and issues its own permits, and we confirm who has your address before we price the job.
What We Build in Dublin
Because of the drive, the right Dublin job is one that keeps a crew on site for at least a week or two. For a small repair, a contractor based nearby will serve you better.
Home additions
primary suites, family rooms and in-law suites framed and roofed to match the house, planned around any setbacks in your subdivision’s development text.
Kitchen remodels
reworked layouts, custom cabinets, islands and counters, with the structural, plumbing and electrical work permitted.
Decks and porches
decks on frost-depth footings with flashed ledgers, plus covered and screened porches, with the site plan ready for zoning and engineering review.
Premium remodels
primary baths, finished basements and whole-floor interior remodels.
New construction
custom homes on your lot, from site work and foundation through final.
Who Handles Your Permit in Dublin
Dublin sits in Franklin, Delaware and Union counties, and the townships around it send you to different offices.
Dublin Building Standards
Residential building permits inside city limits. Permit Window (614) 410-4670, Monday to Friday, 8 to 4. Applications go through the city’s online portal.
Dublin Planning
Zoning review inside city limits, including site plans for decks. (614) 410-4600.
Architectural Review Board
Exterior changes in the Historic District and on Appendix G properties need approval before a building permit, including windows, doors, siding, roofing and paint.
Washington Township (Franklin County)
Township zoning, (614) 652-3920, then a Franklin County building permit, (614) 525-3166.
Concord Township (Delaware County)
Township zoning inspector, (740) 881-5338, then Delaware County Building Safety, (740) 833-2200.
Check Your Development Text
Many Dublin subdivisions have their own development text that can set tighter rules than the base zoning. In one Oak Park subarea, for example, decks have to meet a 25-foot rear setback while patios may encroach. Those rules differ by subdivision, so we check yours before we design anything, and you should check your HOA rules too.
Credentials You Can Check
- Licensed, bonded and insured, with general liability and workers’ compensation on every jobsite
- Dublin requires general contractors to register before work starts, with at least $300,000 in liability coverage. Ask any contractor for their registration
- Written line-item estimates and a written workmanship warranty on every job
- Owner-operated: Adam prices the job and is on the job
Permit rules change by address
This page is general guidance as of November 2026. City limits, your county and your development text all affect what your project needs. Some of the city’s deck and porch packets are a few years old, so we confirm the current requirements for your address before we price the job.
Dublin Building Questions, Answered
Do I need a permit for a deck or porch in Dublin?
Usually, yes. Dublin requires a permit for every attached deck of any size and for unattached decks over 200 square feet. Screened porches always need one. Deck applications include a site plan, drawings and a contractor registration or homeowner affidavit, and zoning and engineering review the site plan.
Does Dublin require a permit for a home addition?
Yes. Additions need a permit from Dublin Building Standards. On the city’s 2026 fee sheet, home improvements including room additions are $100 up to 1,000 square feet and $200 from 1,001 to 1,500 square feet, plus a 1 percent state surcharge. For the current submittal list, call the Permit Window at (614) 410-4670.
How do I choose a contractor for a kitchen remodel in Dublin?
Start by confirming city registration and insurance. Then ask who will run the job day to day, how structural and plumbing changes will be permitted, and whether the estimate is itemized. Ask to see finished kitchens of similar scope, and get the schedule in writing.
Does my contractor have to be registered in Dublin?
Yes. City code requires registration before work begins, including general, deck and remodel contractors. It costs $75, lasts one year, and takes a liability certificate of at least $300,000 with the City of Dublin as holder.
Do I need approval for exterior work in Historic Dublin?
Often, yes. The Architectural Review Board covers the Historic District and Appendix G properties, and no building permit is issued before required approval. Ordinary maintenance and interior-only work are exempt. Single-family additions and exterior changes are handled as minor projects.
Who issues permits for Dublin addresses outside city limits?
In Washington Township, township zoning and then the Franklin County Building Department. In Concord Township, township zoning and then Delaware County Building Safety. In Jerome Township in Union County, the township issues a zoning certificate, and the building permit is separate, so ask the township or Union County Building Regulation at (937) 645-3018.