How Much Does a General Contractor Cost in Batavia, OH?

A general contractor project in the Batavia area typically runs from a few thousand dollars for a single room or exterior fix-up to well into the tens of thousands for a full remodel. Empire Home Solutions is a bonded and insured general contractor based in Mt. Orab that has served Batavia and the rest of Clermont County since 2009, and every project starts with a free written estimate.

By Chris Kestel, Founder & Owner · Last updated 16 September 2026

What Makes Clermont County Remodels Different

Most of the homes we work on around Batavia, Amelia, and New Richmond were built between the 1970s and the 1990s, and they tend to share the same weak points: single pane replacement windows from a previous remodel, gutters undersized for how hard Ohio storms can run in the spring, and decks built from lumber that has already gone through fifteen or more freezing and thawing winters. Chris Kestel started Empire Home Solutions in 2009 after watching too many neighbors get a short workmanship warranty from a contractor who disappeared the moment something went wrong. That is still the standard the crew works to on every job in Clermont County today, backed by a lifetime craftsmanship warranty.

Because a lot of our deck work in this area sits through the same freeze and thaw cycle every winter, we lean toward composite decking over pressure treated lumber for most Batavia rebuilds. It costs more up front but does not warp, splinter, or rot the way older wood decking does after a few Ohio winters.

That same climate factor shows up in roofing and gutters too. Clermont County gets heavy spring rain on top of that freeze and thaw pattern, so gutters sized for a smaller ranch home from the seventies often cannot keep up once a homeowner has added a garage or a room addition that changes how much roof water lands in one spot. We size gutter systems for the current roof, not the original one, which is a detail that gets missed when a job is quoted over the phone instead of walked in person.

How Much Does a General Contractor Cost in the Batavia Area?

Pricing depends heavily on scope. A single service call, such as gutter repair or a small patch of siding, often lands under one thousand dollars. A full exterior package, roofing, siding, and gutters together, is a much bigger range depending on the size of the home and the materials chosen. Interior work like a basement remodel or a kitchen refresh usually falls somewhere in between, driven mostly by cabinetry, flooring, and whether plumbing or electrical has to move.

Because so much depends on the specific house, Empire Home Solutions does not quote a flat number over the phone. A crew member walks the property, measures the actual scope, and puts together a written estimate at no cost. That is also the fastest way to answer what a general contractor charges for your specific remodel, since two homes on the same street can price out very differently depending on age, materials, and how much of the work is cosmetic versus structural.

Construction crew working on the exterior of a multi-story residential building with brick and blue siding.

How Do You Choose a General Contractor Near Batavia?

Start with three things: insurance, a written estimate, and a warranty that survives longer than the first year. A contractor who cannot show proof of insurance and bonding is a liability you are taking on, not the business. Ask for the estimate in writing before any work starts, and ask directly how long the workmanship warranty lasts once the crew leaves.

It also helps to ask how long a contractor has actually worked in Clermont County specifically, not just the greater Cincinnati area. A crew that has handled permits with Clermont County’s building department before, and that already knows which neighborhoods run into drainage or foundation issues, will move faster and hit fewer surprises than one working in Batavia for the first time.

A quick way to check any of this before you sign anything: look up the contractor’s rating on Google, and read a handful of the actual reviews rather than just the star average. Empire Home Solutions currently holds a five-star rating across 129 Google reviews, and we would rather a homeowner read those than take our word for anything.

What We Handle In-House Across Clermont County and Cincinnati’s East Side

Empire Home Solutions is a full-service general contractor, which means most projects do not get handed off to a rotating cast of subcontractors. The crew handles decks, including composite deck builds that hold up to Ohio winters, along with gutter and siding installation, roofing, basement remodeling, concrete work, and window and door replacement.

For homeowners on Cincinnati’s east side, from Anderson Township through Loveland, that in-house range matters most on exterior remodeling projects that touch several trades at once- roof, siding, and gutters together, for example- where a single crew and a single warranty is a lot simpler than coordinating three separate contractors.

A typical project moves in three stages. First, a crew member walks the property with you and puts together a written estimate at no cost. Second, once you approve the scope, we pull whatever permit Clermont County or your township requires and schedule the work, usually within a few weeks depending on the season. Third, the crew completes the job and walks the finished work with you before calling it done. Exterior projects like roofing or siding typically take a few days to about two weeks depending on size and weather; interior remodels such as a basement or kitchen usually run longer since they involve more trades in sequence.

Contractors renovating a residential home exterior with exposed framing, scaffolding, and construction materials.

Where We Work: Batavia, Clermont County, and Cincinnati’s East Side

Empire Home Solutions is based in Mt. Orab and works throughout Clermont County and the surrounding area, including:

  • Batavia, OH
  • Mt. Orab, OH
  • Amelia, OH
  • New Richmond, OH
  • Fayetteville, OH
  • Anderson Township and the rest of Cincinnati’s east side
  • Loveland, OH

If your town is not listed above, ask us. Most of Clermont County and the east side of the greater Cincinnati area fall inside our regular service radius.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a general contractor cost in the Batavia area?

Smaller repairs, like gutter or siding patches, often run under one thousand dollars, while full exterior packages or interior remodels can reach into the tens of thousands depending on size and materials. Empire Home Solutions provides a free written estimate for your specific project so you are working from real numbers, not a rough guess.

Do you offer free project estimates?

Yes. Every project starts with a no-cost, no-obligation estimate. A crew member visits the property, walks the scope with you, and provides pricing in writing before any work is scheduled.

Are you a bonded and insured contractor in Ohio?

Yes, Empire Home Solutions carries insurance and bonding on every project. Ohio does not require a single blanket state license for general remodeling contractors, but specialty trades like electrical, HVAC, and plumbing are licensed through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, and most projects still require a permit through Clermont County’s Permit Central building department. We handle that permitting process as part of the job.

What exterior and interior work do you handle in-house?

The crew handles decks, roofing, gutters, siding, basement remodeling, concrete, and window and door replacement directly, without handing the job off to a rotating list of subcontractors. That keeps one crew and one warranty on multi-trade projects like a combined roof, siding, and gutter remodel.

Do you offer financing for a larger project?

Financing options are available for larger remodels, such as full exterior packages or basement buildouts. Ask about current financing terms when you request your estimate, since options can change.

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Empire Home Solutions

16493 Bodman Rd, Mt. Orab, OH 45154

Phone: (513) 773-1567

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Serving Batavia and Clermont County, including Mt. Orab, Amelia, New Richmond, Fayetteville, Anderson Township, and Loveland.

If you are planning a project anywhere in the Batavia area or across Clermont County, you can request a free estimate, and a crew member will walk the scope with you.

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