Chester County, Pennsylvania
Kitchen remodeling in Exton, PA
Exton has 3,204 homes, 29% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1995.
The homes of Exton
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Exton CDP.
More homes in Exton were built in the 1990s than in any other decade, 24% of them, followed by 2020 or later at 13%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 31 years old, unless it has been redone since.
30% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
Detached houses are 29% of homes in Exton; the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments. In a condo or townhome the association may have to approve work on plumbing, walls or wiring, so ask for its rules before the measure.
Most homes in Exton are rented. A kitchen remodel is booked by the owner of the home, landlords included.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Exton is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19341 | 9,473 | 49% | 1991 | 34% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Philadelphia area earn a median $35.86 an hour and plumbers $35.99, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Philadelphia area.
Before you sign: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no state license for remodelers, but under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act every contractor who does $5,000 or more of home improvements a year must register with the Attorney General’s Office.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Pennsylvania · Permits · What it costs
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