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Home remodeling questions homeowners in Wilmington actually ask.
Zavala & Sons is a father-and-sons remodeling crew based in Wilmington, DE. Direct answers on cost, permits, timelines, licensing, and whether we subcontract. Call (302) 781-2834 if your question is not here.
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Who remodels homes in Wilmington, DE?
Zavala & Sons is a family-owned remodeling contractor based in Wilmington, Delaware. Roberto Zavala Zavala founded the company in 2021 after more than 30 years of building homes, and he runs jobs with his sons. The crew handles kitchens, bathrooms, additions, decks, siding, flooring, concrete, and whole-home renovations with in-house W-2 craftsmen — not subcontracted crews.
How much does a home remodel cost in Wilmington, DE?
Typical local ranges: kitchen remodels $25,000–$100,000, bathroom remodels $12,000–$55,000, decks $8,000–$50,000, and additions $40,000–$250,000+. Whole-home or gut renovations start around $200,000. Final price depends on scope, materials, and site conditions. Every Zavala estimate is written, itemized, and free.
Do you subcontract the work?
No. Every Zavala & Sons project is performed by in-house W-2 employees. You get one project manager, one phone number, and the same crew on site each day. We do not hand the job to a stranger after the estimate.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Zavala & Sons holds a Delaware business license, general liability insurance, and workers compensation coverage. We send a current Certificate of Insurance on request before work starts.
Do I need a permit for a remodel in New Castle County or Wilmington?
Yes if the work moves plumbing, electrical, or structure, or if you are adding space, a deck over 30 inches off grade, or new siding that needs inspections. Cosmetic-only updates often do not. We pull the permit, schedule inspections, and meet the inspector so you do not chase paperwork.
How long does a typical remodel take?
Bathrooms usually take 4–6 weeks on site. Kitchens take 8–12 weeks. Decks take 2–4 weeks after permits. Additions and whole-home work run 4–8 months including design and permits. You get a written schedule before demo starts.
Which towns do you serve?
Wilmington, Newark, Bear, Hockessin, Middletown, and New Castle in Delaware, plus West Chester, Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, Glen Mills, and Media in Pennsylvania. We take jobs within about a two-hour drive of Wilmington when the project is a fit.
Do you offer free estimates? Can we live in the house during the work?
Yes to both in most cases. Call (302) 781-2834 or use the contact form. We meet at the house, measure, and send a written quote within 5 business days. No deposit to get the estimate. For kitchens and baths we contain dust and keep a working bathroom and sleeping space. On a full gut we will tell you in writing if temporary housing is the smarter plan.
Do you speak Spanish?
Sí. The family and crew work in English and Spanish. Estimates, updates, and walkthroughs can be done in either language.
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