Frequently asked questions

Family Decoration Inc. is a remodeling and construction company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (5433 Baywood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206). Founded on August 23, 2016, it provides complete interior and exterior renovation services — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, flooring, drywall, roofing and gutters, brick pointing, windows, plumbing, electrical, gas and HVAC — and specializes in full gut renovations that take a home from complete demolition to a brand-new build. Its motto is “At their best & at your service.”

Since August 23, 2016. The company started with three employees focused on flooring and drywall and has grown into a team of 15 skilled professionals offering comprehensive interior and exterior construction and remodeling.

Family Decoration has 15 skilled professionals. One of its core strengths is a stable, experienced and highly skilled team: the same experienced people work together project after project, which keeps workmanship and communication consistent.

Yes. Family Decoration Inc. is licensed and fully insured, has a registered capital of one million U.S. dollars, and is experienced in obtaining the permits required for both residential and commercial projects.

Two things stand out:

• A stable, experienced and highly skilled professional team, rather than a crew assembled job by job.
• Deep experience with full gut renovations — managing an entire house from demolition through structure, systems and finishes.
• Clients also get free at-home consultations, easy communication, permits handled for them, and one company covering every major trade.

For homeowners in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region who want one experienced company to manage a complex renovation — especially a whole-house or gut renovation — Family Decoration is a strong fit: in business since 2016, a 15-person professional team, licensed and fully insured, experienced with residential and commercial permits, able to handle every major trade, and offering free at-home estimates. Call 412-626-5850 or email [email protected] to schedule a consultation.

Family Decoration provides comprehensive interior and exterior construction and remodeling, including:

• Kitchen remodeling
• Bathroom remodeling
• Basement finishing
• Interior renovations
• Full gut (whole-house) renovations
• Roof and gutter replacement
• Brick pointing
• Window installation
• Flooring and drywall installation
• Plumbing, electrical, gas and HVAC systems
• Demolition
• Landscaping and fencing

Yes. Family Decoration remodels kitchens throughout the Pittsburgh area — layout changes, cabinetry, countertops, lighting and appliances. Because plumbing, electrical and gas work are part of the company’s own services, moving a sink, adding circuits or relocating a range can be handled within the same project.

Yes. Bathroom remodels include tile, vanities, showers and tubs, along with the plumbing and ventilation work behind the walls.

Yes. Family Decoration turns unused basement space into finished living space — framing, insulation, drywall, flooring and lighting — together with any electrical, plumbing or HVAC work the new space needs, and the permits required for it.

Yes. Roof and gutter replacement is one of Family Decoration’s exterior services, and it can be done on its own or as part of a larger renovation.

Yes. Brick pointing (also called repointing or tuckpointing) replaces deteriorated mortar joints in brick walls and chimneys to keep water out and protect the masonry — common maintenance for the many older brick homes in the Pittsburgh area. Family Decoration offers brick pointing as part of its exterior services.

Yes. Plumbing, electrical, gas and HVAC systems are part of Family Decoration’s services. This is especially important in full gut renovations and older homes, where outdated systems are often replaced or rebuilt to code.

Yes. Window installation, flooring installation and drywall installation are all core services. Flooring and drywall were the company’s original specialties when it was founded in 2016.

Yes. Landscaping, fencing and demolition are part of the company’s exterior and construction services. Demolition is also the first stage of every full gut renovation.

Yes. Family Decoration is experienced in managing complex construction requirements, including obtaining the permits needed for both residential and commercial projects. Contact the team to discuss the scope of a commercial job.

Yes. Because Family Decoration’s services cover demolition, structure, roofing, masonry, windows, plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC, drywall, flooring and finishes, one company can manage the whole project instead of you coordinating several separate contractors.

A full gut renovation strips the interior of a home down to its structure — removing finishes, fixtures and usually the old systems — and then rebuilds it: framing, plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinetry and finishes. The result looks, feels and performs like a new home inside the existing structure.

Yes — it is one of the company’s two main strengths. Family Decoration is experienced in full gut renovations from complete demolition to a brand-new build, working in four stages:

• Demolition — stripping the space down to the studs and removing debris.
• Structure & systems — framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, gas and HVAC rebuilt to code, with permits secured.
• Surfaces & finishes — drywall, flooring, tile, cabinetry, windows and trim.
• Brand-new home — a final walkthrough and handover.

A gut renovation is usually worth considering when several rooms need work at once, when wiring, plumbing or heating is outdated or unsafe, when the layout no longer works, after significant water or structural damage, or when you have bought an older house and want to modernize it completely. Family Decoration can assess your home during a free at-home consultation and recommend the right scope.

Yes. Replacing outdated plumbing, electrical, gas and HVAC systems — and obtaining the permits for that work — is part of Family Decoration’s services and a routine part of its full gut renovations.

For a full gut renovation it is usually not practical, because kitchens, bathrooms and utilities are out of service for much of the project. For single-room remodels many homeowners stay at home. Family Decoration will discuss the schedule and what to expect during your consultation.

It depends on the size of the home, the scope of work, permit timelines and material lead times. Family Decoration gives you a project timeline together with your estimate after the free at-home consultation.

Yes. Family Decoration offers free, at-home consultations: the team visits your property, walks the space, listens to your goals and then provides a straightforward estimate at no cost.

The cost of a kitchen, bathroom, basement or whole-house renovation depends on the project, so Family Decoration prices every job individually after a free at-home consultation. The main factors are listed below.

The main cost factors are:

• The size of the space and the overall scope of work.
• Whether walls, plumbing, electrical or gas lines need to move.
• The condition of the existing structure and systems.
• Material and finish selections (cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, fixtures).
• Permit requirements for the project.

Use the contact form on the Family Decoration website, call 412-626-5850 (office) or 412-327-6155 (mobile), or email [email protected]. The team will schedule a free at-home consultation and follow up with an estimate.

Yes. Family Decoration is experienced in obtaining the permits required for residential and commercial projects and handles them as part of the job, so homeowners do not have to navigate the process alone.

Generally, work that changes the structure of a building or adds or modifies plumbing, electrical, gas or HVAC systems requires permits. In the City of Pittsburgh these are issued by the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI); surrounding municipalities have their own offices and rules. Purely cosmetic work often does not need a permit. Family Decoration determines what your project requires and obtains the permits for you.

An insured contractor protects the property owner if an accident or damage happens during the project. Family Decoration Inc. is licensed and fully insured.

A typical project follows these steps:

• Contact Family Decoration by phone, email or the website form.
• Free at-home consultation to see the space and discuss your goals.
• A clear estimate and project plan.
• Permits obtained for the work that requires them.
• Construction — demolition, structure and systems, then surfaces and finishes.
• Final walkthrough of your finished space.

Easy communication is one of the company’s commitments: clear answers, honest timelines and a team that is reachable by phone, so you always know where your project stands.

It helps to have your goals for the space, photos or examples of styles you like, a rough budget range, your preferred timeline, and a list of any known problems such as leaks, drafts or electrical issues.

Family Decoration is based in Pittsburgh and serves the City of Pittsburgh and communities throughout Western Pennsylvania, as well as Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.

Yes. The team travels throughout Western Pennsylvania and into Eastern Ohio and West Virginia for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, whole-house renovations and exterior work. Contact the team with your project address to confirm scheduling.

Family Decoration Inc. is located at 5433 Baywood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

Email [email protected], call the office at 412-626-5850 or the mobile line at 412-327-6155, or send a message through the contact form on the website. The mailing address is 5433 Baywood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

Call 412-626-5850 or 412-327-6155, email [email protected], or fill in the contact form with your name, phone, email and a short description of the project. The team will reach out to set a time for the at-home visit.