General Contractor Serving New Albany, Ohio
We are a general contractor based in Lancaster, about 45 minutes south of New Albany, and we take on custom additions, kitchens, interior remodels and new homes here. New Albany holds exterior work to a higher standard than most of Central Ohio, with a city Certificate of Appropriateness and often private community review as well. We plan the design and schedule around that from the first meeting.
What We Build in New Albany
Work here is about matching what is already there. An addition should read as part of the original house, and the materials have to hold up to design review.
Home additions
primary suites, family rooms and in-law suites framed and detailed to match the house, with elevations and exterior materials ready for review.
Kitchen remodels
custom layouts, cabinets, islands and counters, with the structural, plumbing and electrical work permitted.
Interior remodels
whole-floor renovations, finished basements and primary bath rebuilds, trimmed out to the level of the rest of the house.
Decks and porches
covered porches, screened porches and decks built to New Albany’s setback and screening rules.
Custom homes
new construction on your lot, from site work and foundation through final.
Is Your Project a Fit?
- A project that keeps a crew on site for a week or more. We book work here in full-day blocks
- You want one owner-operator accountable for the whole scope
- You have time in the schedule for design review before the building permit
- For a small repair, a contractor based closer will usually serve you better
Who Reviews Your Project
New Albany runs its own permitting. The Franklin County Building Department only comes into play outside city limits, and a 43054 address does not tell you which side of the line you are on.
New Albany Community Development
Issues residential permits and signs off on both zoning and building inside city limits. 7815 Walton Pkwy. (614) 939-2254.
Certificate of Appropriateness
City code requires one before a building or zoning permit for covered exterior work, and the Design Guidelines & Requirements carry the force of law.
Private community review
Homes may also be bound by covenants and a neighborhood association. Some, like the Country Club sections, have their own architectural committee, and its approval does not replace the city’s.
Plain Township (Franklin County)
Outside city limits: township zoning first, then a Franklin County building permit, (614) 525-3166.
Jersey Township (Licking County)
Outside city limits in Licking County: township zoning inspector, (614) 226-6635. Confirm the building permit office with the township.
Credentials You Can Check
- Licensed, bonded and insured, with general liability and workers’ compensation on every jobsite
- New Albany requires contractors to register, with proof of liability insurance, and registration expires each December 31. Ask any contractor for theirs
- Written line-item estimates and a written workmanship warranty on every job
- Owner-operated: Adam prices the job and is on the job
Confirm before you design
This page is general guidance as of November 2026. The city’s code prints we reviewed date to 2021 and 2022, and your parcel may have its own covenants or planned-unit rules. We confirm the requirements for your address before we price the job, or you can call Community Development at (614) 939-2254.
New Albany Building Questions, Answered
Does a home addition in New Albany need a permit?
Yes. Inside city limits, additions go through the Community Development Department, and the city’s residential application has an addition category and fee schedule. City code also requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before the building or zoning permit for covered exterior work, and additions are treated as a major change. In Plain Township, it is township zoning and then a Franklin County permit.
Do I need a permit for a deck in New Albany?
Yes. The city says decks need both a plan review and a permit. Its zoning code, as printed in a 2022 packet, has decks attached to the house with a 10-foot side and rear setback, and calls for screening below decks more than 2 feet above grade. Confirm the current text for your lot.
What is the difference between a covered porch, a screened porch and a deck addition?
A deck is an open platform with no roof. A covered porch adds a roof, so it needs footings and framing that carry that load and has to tie into the house roofline. A screened porch is a covered porch with screen walls. More roof and walls generally means more structure, cost and review, and in New Albany uncovered porches and decks have different setbacks.
How do I choose a contractor for a kitchen remodel in New Albany?
Confirm city registration and insurance first. Then ask how they handle custom cabinetry and any structural change, ask to see finished kitchens in person or in photos, and get a written line-item estimate you can compare. A clear schedule and one person responsible for the job matter as much as the price.
Does the New Albany Company or my HOA have to approve my project?
Possibly, on top of the city. Homes can be bound by New Albany Communities Master Association covenants and their own association’s rules, and the New Albany Country Club sections have an architectural review committee. Those are private. The Certificate of Appropriateness is the city’s. Check your deed and association documents early.
Does my contractor have to be registered in New Albany?
Yes, before work starts. The application is $50 per registration type, expires December 31, and asks for a copy of liability insurance and any applicable state license.