Cloward Building Concepts is based right here in Carlisle. This isn’t a market we serve from a distance — it’s where we work every day, where we know the neighborhoods, and where we take the reputation we’ve built personally.
We’re a design-build remodeling firm that handles both design and construction under one roof, with one team accountable from start to finish. Carlisle homeowners get the advantage of working with a local contractor who’s genuinely invested in the quality of work they leave behind in this community.
From a finished basement to a full home renovation, we bring decades of combined team experience and higher-quality building products to every project. Schedule a 15-Minute Quick Call and let’s talk.
Carlisle homeowners who hire a designer and a contractor separately often find themselves managing the relationship between two parties who aren’t on the same page. Scope changes get lost. Costs shift. The project that gets built starts to look different from the one that was planned.
The design-build model solves this. At Cloward Building Concepts, the same team that designs your project builds it — under one contract, with one line of accountability. Nothing falls through the gap between design and construction because there is no gap.
Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, a home addition, or a historic restoration, the result reflects what was designed. Learn more about our process.
Older Carlisle homes — particularly near downtown and the Dickinson College area — often have lower levels that have never been finished. Converting that space is one of the highest-return investments a homeowner can make.
We build basements into rooms people actually use — rec rooms, offices, in-law suites, gyms. Higher-quality moisture management systems go in on every project; what’s behind the walls determines how the space holds up.
We assess foundation conditions honestly before scope is set. If pre-finishing work is needed, you’ll know upfront — not mid-project.
From Victorian-era homes downtown to mid-century ranches to newer construction on the outskirts, Carlisle’s housing stock is varied — and so are its kitchens. A custom kitchen remodel addresses your specific space, not a template.
We design around how your household works: traffic flow, storage priorities, workspace, and finishes that suit the character of the home.
Design and construction in-house means the kitchen that gets drawn is the one that gets built.
From a hall bath in a 1920s foursquare to a primary suite in a newer build, our bathroom remodeling services are scoped around your specific space — not a standard package.
We use higher-quality waterproofing and tile-setting systems than most contractors in this market. The systems behind the tile are what determine how long the work lasts.
All permits through the Borough of Carlisle and Cumberland County are handled by our team.
Many Carlisle homeowners have properties they’re committed to — and homes that need significant work to match their current life. A whole house renovation addresses everything under one coordinated plan.
Our design-build model handles multi-trade, multi-phase projects without the gaps. One team, one plan, one accountable party throughout.
Considering a full renovation? Schedule a 15-Minute Quick Call to map out what’s realistic for your property and budget.
Carlisle’s established neighborhoods — and the equity many homeowners have built here — make additions a smart alternative to moving. A home addition gives you more space without giving up the location.
We design additions to look original — matching materials, proportions, and details so nothing reads as an afterthought. Borough permits and inspections are handled in-house.
Primary suites, expanded living areas, in-law quarters — designed around how your household actually lives.
Carlisle’s historic district includes Federal, Greek Revival, Victorian, and Colonial properties that predate the Civil War. Our historic restoration work is built around preserving what makes these properties worth owning.
We work with original plaster, period millwork, masonry, and wide-plank floors. Preserve first — integrate modern systems carefully without treating historic fabric as a problem.
If your home falls within the Carlisle historic district, we know the requirements and can guide your project through the Borough’s approval process.
A well-done paint job finishes a renovated space or refreshes a room that doesn’t need anything else. Our interior painting services start with proper prep and quality products applied cleanly.
We protect what isn’t being painted and leave every space cleaner than we found it — one room or a full house.
Interior painting works naturally alongside any project we’re already managing, or as a standalone service.
Many older Carlisle properties have limited or no garage space. A custom garage addition adds covered parking, storage, or a workshop built to match the home and hold up through four Pennsylvania seasons.
We match rooflines, siding, and proportions to the existing structure so it looks like it belongs — not like it came later.
All permitting through the Borough of Carlisle is managed by our team.
Being based in Carlisle means our reputation is built here. Every project we complete is one our neighbors can see — and that accountability shows up in how we work.
We use higher-quality building products than most contractors in this market — better moisture barriers, stronger structural connections, more durable finish systems. These aren’t visible once a project is done, but they’re what determines whether the work holds up in twenty years.
We also bring decades of combined team experience to every project. Carlisle’s range of construction eras — from 18th-century properties downtown to contemporary builds on the outskirts — means our team regularly handles conditions that require real judgment, not just routine execution.
Five core values define how we work:
Fully licensed (PA License #077074) and insured.
We’re based in Carlisle — not serving it from a distance. That local accountability matters in a way it can’t for a contractor driving in from elsewhere.
The design-build model also means one team instead of a designer and contractor you have to keep aligned. Fewer gaps, better communication, a result that matches the plan.
Licensed (PA #077074), insured, and glad to walk through our portfolio with you. Schedule a 15-Minute Quick Call to get started.
Most basement finishing projects in Carlisle run between $30,000 and $70,000. Square footage, layout, finish level, and any pre-finishing conditions all affect the total.
Bathrooms and wet bars add to the cost. We provide a detailed estimate after seeing your space — not a ballpark to open a door.
Typical timeline: 2–3 months start to completion.
Yes — it’s some of our most meaningful work. Carlisle’s historic properties require knowledge of period construction, original materials, and preservation requirements most contractors don’t have.
We’ve worked throughout Carlisle’s historic core and understand what the Borough’s planning and zoning department requires. We can guide your project through that process from day one.
Yes. All permitting through the Borough and Cumberland County is managed by our team — applications, inspections, and follow-up with municipal staff.
Historic district approvals, where required, are coordinated by us too. No calls for you to make to the planning office.
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We set a clear schedule before work starts and communicate throughout. You’ll always know what’s happening and what’s next.
Cloward Building Concepts is headquartered in Carlisle and serves homeowners throughout Cumberland County — including Boiling Springs, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Dillsburg, and Mt. Holly Springs.
We live and work here. The projects we take on in Carlisle are ones our neighbors see every day — and that standard shows up in how we build.
Ready to talk? Schedule a 15-Minute Quick Call and let’s discuss what your home needs.
