- 16493 Bodman Rd Mt. Orab, OH 45154
- info@empirehome.solutions
- Deck Division: 513-513-DECK(3325)
- Office: (513) 773-1567
Home Remodeling & Construction Services in West Chester, Ohio
Empire Home Solutions builds decks, roofs, basements, gutters, siding, and concrete projects for homeowners throughout West Chester Township — and we manage the township’s two-step permit process for you. Here’s the detail that catches homeowners off guard: a West Chester zoning certificate is only step one. It confirms your project meets township zoning code, but Butler County still has to issue the actual building permit as a separate second approval from a separate office. So we handle both, in the right order, rather than leaving you to coordinate between two government departments. Because we know that sequence cold, your project never stalls between steps. As a result, every West Chester project moves cleanly through review and carries our lifetime craftsmanship warranty.
By Chris Kestel, Founder & Owner · Last Updated August 2026
A+ BBB Accredited · Two-Step Permit Process Handled · Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty
Signs Your West Chester Home Needs Attention
Some West Chester projects are driven by the home; others by the township’s process and rapid growth. Here’s when to call.
- You’re planning a deck, addition, or basement finish and haven’t started permitting. West Chester requires a zoning certificate before Butler County issues the building permit — a two-step process homeowners often assume is a single application.
- Your home is in one of West Chester’s many newer subdivisions. It may be reaching the age where original builder-grade gutters, siding, and decking show real wear.
- You’re dealing with drainage between properties. West Chester’s dense subdivision development makes drainage easements and lot-to-lot grading a more common consideration than in rural areas.
- You want updates that keep pace with West Chester’s growth. The township is one of the region’s most active development corridors along I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton.
- Your basement shows moisture. Common in newer construction built on graded, sometimes compacted fill soil rather than long-settled ground.
- You want a contractor who already knows the permit sequence. Rather than a crew learning it on your project’s timeline.
Recognize any of these? We handle both the construction and the two-step process behind it.
Our Process for West Chester Projects
We manage the township-then-county sequence so you don’t have to. Here is how it runs.
1. Site Consultation
First, we assess your specific property and subdivision before discussing project scope.
2. Township Zoning Certificate Submittal
Next, we submit the West Chester zoning certificate. Most residential certificates carry no fee, but they’re required before construction on decks, additions, fences, and basement finishes.
3. Butler County Building Permit
Then, once the township certificate is approved, we take the plans to Butler County for the building permit, generally processed within about two weeks.
4. Fixed-Price Quote
After that, you get one number, in writing, before construction begins.
5. Construction & Final Inspections
Finally, we build to code and schedule township and county inspections as your project requires.
Decks & Patios
Roofing
West Chester’s rapid development over the past two decades means many roofs across the township are approaching the 20-to-25-year mark simultaneously. We handle repair, replacement, and new installation with material matched to your home’s builder-grade original if needed.
Basement Finishing & Remodeling
West Chester basements built on newer graded lots sometimes face different moisture patterns than older, longer-settled construction. We finish and waterproof assessing each property’s specific grading and drainage.
Gutters & Siding
Concrete
Home Additions & Remodeling
When a West Chester home needs more space, we build additions and manage full remodels as your single general contractor handling the township zoning and county permit steps from the start.
Brands We Build With
Fully Insured & Bonded
Established neighborhood or newer development, your West Chester project is covered the same way.
A+ BBB Accredited
Verify us before hiring any contractor for a West Chester project.
Graded-Lot Aware
We account for the compacted fill soil and drainage patterns common in West Chester's newer subdivisions.
Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty
Every West Chester project carries the same lifetime coverage as our work across the region.
Both Permit Steps Handled
We manage the township zoning certificate and the Butler County building permit, so you're not coordinating between two separate offices.
Materials That Beat Builder-Grade
We help homeowners upgrade past the original developer-grade gutters, siding, and decking that reach end-of-life together.
West Chester & Surrounding Service Area
We serve West Chester Township along with the neighboring communities of Liberty Township, Mason, Fairfield, and Hamilton, throughout Butler County. Because we work across the township’s many subdivisions regularly, we’re responsive for both new West Chester projects and warranty support.full service area.
West Chester FAQs
Do I need a permit for a deck in West Chester Township?
Yes. West Chester requires a zoning certificate for decks — along with additions, fences, sheds, and basement finishes — before Butler County will issue the building permit. Most residential zoning certificates carry no fee, but the certificate is still required regardless.
How does the West Chester Township permit process actually work?
It’s a two-step process. First, West Chester’s Community Development Department reviews and issues a zoning certificate confirming the project meets township zoning code. Second, those approved plans go to the Butler County Building Department for the actual building permit, which typically takes about two weeks. We manage both steps as part of your project.
How long does the full West Chester permit process usually take?
Township zoning certificate applications are typically processed within a few business days, and the Butler County building permit review generally takes about two weeks after that. Timelines can vary with project complexity and current department workload.
Does West Chester's rapid growth affect the projects you see most often?
Yes. A large share of our West Chester work involves upgrading original builder-grade materials — decking, gutters, siding — on homes now old enough that those original specifications are reaching the end of their expected lifespan.
What kinds of projects do you handle in West Chester?
Decks and patios, roofing, basement finishing and waterproofing, gutters and siding, and concrete, plus additions and remodels. As a general contractor, we can manage larger multi-trade West Chester projects end to end.
Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
Yes. We’re fully insured and bonded, hold an A+ BBB rating, and manage both the township zoning certificate and Butler County building permit for every West Chester project.
Planning a West Chester Project? Let's Handle Both Permit Steps for You.
The West Chester zoning certificate and the Butler County building permit are two separate approvals from two separate offices — missing that catches a lot of homeowners off guard mid-project.
Call (513) 773-1567 for a West Chester project consultation, or send your details below and we’ll schedule a site visit.
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