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Construction & Remodeling in Richmond, VA
About 28 percent of Richmond homes were built in 1939 or earlier, compared with 7 percent statewide, and the city maps more than 40 Old and Historic Districts where exterior changes go through design review. Common projects include kitchen and bath updates in older houses, roof and porch repairs, infill homes, and commercial work that goes through multi-agency permit review.
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Services in Richmond
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Kitchen Remodeling in Richmond
Many Richmond kitchens sit in houses built before 1940, where walls and floors can hide dated wiring, old plumbing and lead paint.
Bathroom Remodeling in Richmond
Bathroom remodels in Richmond's older houses can uncover aging drain lines, undersized circuits and past water damage under the floor.
Repairs & Maintenance in Richmond
Repair work in Richmond ranges from porch and railing fixes to roof leaks and aging plumbing in older houses.
Homes & buildings
What shapes a project in Richmond
Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.
Many homes predate 1940
Census estimates for 2020 to 2024 show about 28 percent of Richmond's homes were built in 1939 or earlier, and about half were built before 1960. Older homes often need wiring, plumbing and framing checks before finishes are chosen, and federal lead-safe rules apply to painted surfaces in homes built before 1978.
Old and Historic Districts
The Commission of Architectural Review, created by City Council in 1957, reviews all exterior changes to buildings in the city's Old and Historic Districts and issues Certificates of Appropriateness. Staff can approve some routine items, such as painting, replacement doors and porch roof replacements, without a full Commission hearing.
A wide mix of building types
About 45 percent of Richmond homes are single-family detached houses, and about 15 percent are in buildings with 50 or more units. Projects range from single-house remodels to work in larger multifamily and commercial buildings.
Sources (5)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · checked 2026-09-24
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B25034 (via Census Reporter) · checked 2026-09-24
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B25024 (via Census Reporter) · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review, Bureau of Permits and Inspections · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Richmond Commission of Architectural Review · checked 2026-09-24
Permits & service area
Before a project starts in Richmond
Local permit office
City of Richmond Bureau of Permits and Inspections
Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.
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Richmond, Independent city County
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