OUR DESIGN-BUILD PROCESS
Understanding Custom Homes, Major Renovations, and Home Additions
Every homeowner's goals are different. Some families want to build a home from the ground up, while others want to transform their current home or expand the space they already have. Understanding the differences between custom homes, major renovations, and home additions can help you identify the path that best aligns with your property, lifestyle, and long-term plans.
| Custom Homes | Major Renovations | Home Additions |
|---|---|---|
| Create a new home designed around your vision, lifestyle, and property | Transform and modernize significant portions of an existing home | Add new living space while preserving much of the existing home |
| Offer the highest level of design flexibility | Reimagine layouts, finishes, functionality, and flow | Increase square footage to support changing household needs |
| Allow every room and feature to be planned from the ground up | Improve how the home looks, feels, and functions without starting over | Create space for bedrooms, living areas, offices, guest suites, and more |
| Ideal for homeowners building on a new lot or replacing an existing structure | Ideal for homes with strong potential that need substantial updates | Ideal when additional space is the primary goal |
| Include entirely new systems, materials, and construction throughout | May combine new construction with existing structural and mechanical systems | Blend new construction with the existing home |
| Provide opportunities to tailor the home to current and future needs | Preserve aspects of the home while improving overall livability | Allow homeowners to remain in the home and neighborhood they already enjoy |
| Often involve the greatest level of customization and planning | Often improve both aesthetics and functionality throughout the home | Focus on expanding the home's footprint while maintaining continuity with existing spaces |
| Well suited for homeowners seeking a completely new living experience | Well suited for homeowners who love their location but want a significantly improved home | Well suited for homeowners who need more space without relocating |
Why This Matters
Each project type offers unique advantages depending on your goals, property, and lifestyle. A custom home provides the opportunity to start fresh with a completely personalized design. A major renovation can transform an existing home while preserving its character and location. A home addition can create valuable new space while allowing homeowners to remain in the home they already enjoy. Understanding these options can help you make informed decisions about scope, investment, and long-term value.
Explore Your Options
Whether you're considering a custom home, a substantial renovation, or an addition, the right solution starts with understanding your goals and how you want your home to support your lifestyle for years to come.
WHERE WE WORK
Bromwell Construction proudly serves homeowners across Delaware and select areas of southeastern Pennsylvania. As a full-service design-build remodeling firm based in Wilmington, DE, we’ve spent nearly a decade transforming homes throughout the region with a focus on quality craftsmanship, high-end finishes, and thoughtful design.
Our projects span the full length of Delaware, from Wilmington and North Wilmington to Greenville, Hockessin, and Newark, all the way to the coastal communities of Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Bethany Beach. We regularly work in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties, bringing our signature approach to kitchen remodels, whole-home renovations, additions, and custom homes.
We also serve nearby areas in Pennsylvania, including Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, West Chester, and Landenberg in Chester and Delaware counties. Whether you're in a historic home in Greenville or building a new retreat near the beach, Bromwell Construction is a trusted partner for high-end design-build projects.
Not sure if we work in your neighborhood? Just reach out. We’re happy to confirm whether your location is within our service area and how we can help bring your vision to life.
Areas We Serve
Delaware
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Wilmington
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North Wilmington
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Greenville
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Newark
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Pike Creek
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Brandywine
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Bear
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New Castle
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Middletown
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Smyrna
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Dover
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Rehoboth Beach
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Lewes
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Bethany Beach
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Ocean View
Pennsylvania
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Chadds Ford
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Kennett Square
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West Chester
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Landenberg
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STEP INSIDE OUR PROJECTS
Customer Reviews
We could go on for hours about the quality of our work, our family’s dedication to the craft of home remodeling, and other factors that separate Bromwell Construction from other contractors. But there are no voices more important than those of our past customers. Read what they’ve had to say about the experience of working with Bromwell Construction:
Joseph M., Wilmington, DE
"Bromwell Construction did a superb job in building our new living quarter. Management and the management team were professional, responsive, attentive, had great follow-up, and were very helpful in creating the architectural designs, scheduling the various work assignments, ordering materials for the new home addition and assisting with selections. We highly recommend them."
H. Baker., Hockessin, DE
“Bromwell came out and installed a new roof and did an awesome job. I hired them back to do my windows. Start to finish, both times were an awesome experience. Everything looks awesome. Would highly recommend.”
D. McMenn., West Chester, PA
“Taking our bathroom down to the studs and putting in a new one the experience with Bromwell was excellent.”
H. Inden., Wilmington, DE
“We were very pleased with Frank Bromwell's company and their remodel of our bathroom. We live in a very old Victorian house in the City and they were very experienced with old city homes. His crew were great, friendly and very professional. Highly recommended.”
What Will Your Remodel Cost? Get Real Numbers Now
Get clear, up-to-date pricing for kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodels across Delaware and Pennsylvania. This guide helps you understand what to expect so you can plan your project with confidence.
Avoid surprises and make informed decisions with real numbers based on local projects. Access the guide and take the first step toward a well-planned remodel.