Learn About the Best Home Remodeler in Delaware
Houses get worn down, or life changes and the floor plan simply stops working. Maybe the kitchen turns into a bottleneck every morning, or the basement ends up as an overgrown storage room instead of space your family actually uses. At Zavala & Sons, we help people adapt their existing houses so they function better for daily life. We handle everything from pulling out non-load-bearing walls for open living layouts to custom bathroom updates, basement conversions, and additions.
Ripping into walls and disrupting your daily routine takes trust. You need contractors who show up when they say they will, communicate clearly when something unexpected pops up behind an old sheetrock wall, and treat your property with respect. As a local, family-run business, we built our reputation across the state by taking craftsmanship seriously and treating every house like someone actually lives there—because they do.
Twenty Years in Delaware Homes
Zavala & Sons started small over two decades ago. Over the years, we grew by doing reliable work and keeping our promises, building long-standing relationships with homeowners from Wilmington down to the beach towns. Our core focus hasn’t shifted: build things right the first time so they stand up to real life and local weather.
Putting our family name on the truck means we take full ownership of the framing, tiling, finish trim, and cabinet installation. Construction has changed over twenty years. Building codes update, materials improve, and architectural trends come and go. Working in the field for two decades gives us practical foresight. We know how coastal humidity down in Sussex County affects wood choices, how older foundations around New Castle behave during heavy rain, and how to spot structural quirks before they throw off a schedule.
Good remodeling comes down to honest communication. We lay out realistic project schedules, set up dust barriers to keep the rest of your home clean, and answer our phones when you call with a question. When a job is finished, it is because every detail passes our own walkthrough—not just because the contract ended.
What Drives Our Work
Where We Focus
Our goal on every job is simple: deliver solid, honest construction that makes your home more comfortable, functional, and valuable. We listen to how you plan to use the space, explain what is structural versus decorative, and build tailored solutions that last well past the latest design trends.
Where We’re Going
We want to remain the family contractor local families turn to when they want serious work done right. That means growing through word of mouth, staying current with building science, and keeping our standards high on every project we take on.
How We Handle Projects
Plans Built Around How You Actually Live
We don’t force stock templates onto custom spaces. Every household functions differently—some need a wide island for school homework and meal prep, while others need maximum pantry storage or an accessible zero-threshold shower. We talk through your daily routine during early planning so the layout works for your life, not just a photo shoot.
We Know Delaware Construction
Homes in this area range from 19th-century brick builds in Wilmington to 1970s colonials in Dover and newer beach houses near Lewes. Each era brings specific building techniques, insulation quirks, and structural styles. Two decades of working locally means we know how to handle these differences without blowing your schedule on avoidable surprises.
Small Details That Matter Ten Years Later
A lot of contract work looks good the day it is painted. Real quality shows up years down the road when tile grout doesn’t crack, doors close square, and subfloors don’t squeak. We pay attention to the prep work—waterproofing shower pans correctly, leveling subfloors, and tightening trim joints—so the finished room stays solid for years.
Keeping Your Living Space Livable
Living in a house during a major interior renovation is tough. We make it manageable. We set up containment barriers to keep drywall dust inside the work zone, cover your floors along high-traffic paths, and sweep up at the end of every workday. Your house stays a clean, safe place to live while the work gets done.
What We Build and Renovate
Kitchen Layouts & Upgrades
Kitchens see more daily use than almost any other room. We rework tight footprints, install custom cabinetry, fit solid stone countertops, lay durable flooring, and update lighting and plumbing. Whether you need to open up a kitchen to the living room or replace worn 1990s fixtures, we build cooking and gathering spaces that can take heavy daily traffic.
Kitchen Remodeling
Full Bathroom Overhauls
An outdated bathroom is more than just an eyesore—it often hides moisture damage or inefficient storage. We convert small powder rooms and full hall baths into modern, easy-to-clean spaces. From custom walk-in tile showers and double vanities to freestanding tubs and proper ventilation, we handle the plumbing, electrical, and finish work to give you a reliable, comfortable bath.
Bathroom Remodeling
Finishing Out Basements
An unfinished basement is often the easiest place to add usable floor area without expanding your footprint. We turn dark, damp lower levels into dry, comfortable living areas. We manage vapor barriers, proper framing, insulation, electrical wiring, and drywall to build home offices, playrooms, media spaces, or extra guest suites.
Basement Remodeling
Additions & Whole-House Work
If your family has outgrown your current space or you bought a house with great bones that needs a complete interior reset, we manage full-home transformations. That includes structural add-ons, second-story bump-outs, main-floor redesigns, and comprehensive interior updates so the entire house feels cohesive.
Full Interior RenovationWhere We Work
Zavala & Sons serves homeowners across the entire state of Delaware. Being local means we care about the quality of the homes in our own backyards. We take on residential renovation work throughout all three counties:
New Castle County
Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, Bear, Pike Creek, Hockessin, Claymont, and nearby towns.
Kent County
Dover, Smyrna, Milford, Clayton, Harrington, Felton, and surrounding communities.
Sussex County
Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Georgetown, Seaford, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millsboro, and nearby coastal areas.
Feedback from Local Homeowners
“New hardwood floors on the main level and fresh paint in every room. They leveled the subfloor first, which our previous installer never did, so no more squeaks. Clean lines, no drips, and the house was spotless when they left.”
“Main-floor primary suite addition. They tied the new roof into the old one cleanly and the inside flows like it was always there. The written schedule was realistic and they stuck to it.”
“Beach house bathroom gutted down to the studs. They used a Schluter waterproofing system and stainless hardware because of the salt air, and explained why. Great communication from the first walkthrough to the final punch list.”
Ready to Talk About Your House?
Remodeling your home is a major decision, but it should end with a space you love coming home to every day. When you work with Zavala & Sons, you get clear expectations, straightforward pricing, and a crew that takes genuine pride in their work.
If you have a clear plan ready or just want to walk through options for your kitchen, bath, or basement, give us a call or send an email. We’ll discuss your ideas, look at your timeline, and set up an in-person consultation.
Request Your Free Quote Today
Call us directly at (302) 781-2834 or send your project ideas to zavalaRemodeling445@gmail.com.
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Zavala & Sons · Phone: (302) 781-2834 · Email: zavalaRemodeling445@gmail.com · Serving New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County, DE