Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Kitchen remodeling in Fort Washington, PA
Fort Washington has 2,344 homes, about four in five of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1968.
The homes of Fort Washington
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Fort Washington CDP.
More homes in Fort Washington were built before 1940 than in any single decade since, 23% of them, followed by the 1980s at 17%.
69% 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.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Fort Washington is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19025 | 2,789 | 74% | 1985 | 42% |
| 19034 | 2,727 | 76% | 1968 | 71% |
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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