- 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 Mt. Orab, Ohio
Empire Home Solutions isn’t just another contractor claiming to “serve” Mt. Orab — our office is at 16493 Bodman Rd, right here in the village. Every deck, roof, basement, gutter, siding, and concrete project we build for our neighbors starts a short drive from where the crew and equipment already live. That means same-week consultations, faster warranty response, and a team that already knows the Village of Mt. Orab’s zoning process and Brown County’s building department firsthand. Because this is home, not a satellite territory, we treat every Mt. Orab project like it’s down the street — because it is. Every project carries our lifetime craftsmanship warranty.
By Chris Kestel, Founder & Owner · Based in Mt. Orab · Last Updated August 2026
A+ BBB Accredited · Headquartered in Mt. Orab · Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty
Signs Your Mt. Orab Property Needs Attention
Rural and semi-rural Brown County properties bring conditions suburban lots don’t. Here’s when to call.
- Your property runs on well and septic. That changes how we approach basement waterproofing, concrete, and grading compared to a home on municipal utilities.
- You have a long gravel or aging asphalt driveway. A proper concrete upgrade is one of our most common Mt. Orab jobs on larger lots.
- Your roof faces open, unobstructed wind exposure. With less tree cover than a dense suburb, wind rating and ridge-cap wear matter more on many Brown County roofs.
- You’re planning a deck, shed, pool, or driveway change. Mt. Orab requires a village zoning permit before Brown County will issue the building permit.
- Your home sits on acreage. Drainage and grading decisions affect more of the property than on a standard suburban lot.
- You want a contractor who’s reachable fast. Not one dispatching a crew from an hour or more away for a same-week repair.
Recognize any of these? Being your local, based-here contractor is exactly what makes these easier.
Our Process for Mt. Orab Projects
We know the two-step Village-then-County process cold, because it’s our own. Here is how it runs.
1. Site Consultation
First, we visit — often the same week, since we’re not dispatching a crew from across the metro.
2. Village Zoning Permit
Next, Mt. Orab requires a zoning permit for decks, additions, fences, sheds, pools, and driveway changes before the county building permit. Because zoning permits are valid for up to six months, we time it correctly with your build.
3. Brown County Building Permit
Then, once the village zoning permit is issued, we submit to the Brown County Building Department in Georgetown for the building permit and inspections.
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 village and county inspections as your project requires.
Decks & Patios
Roofing
Brown County’s more open, agricultural landscape means less tree-canopy shade than denser Cincinnati suburbs, but more direct wind exposure — a real factor we account for in shingle and ridge-cap selection.
Basement Finishing & Remodeling
Rural Mt. Orab homes on well systems often have basement mechanical rooms built around pressure tanks and different plumbing layouts than municipally-serviced suburban homes. We finish and waterproof around them rather than assuming them away.
Gutters & Siding
Concrete
A large share of our Mt. Orab concrete work is gravel-to-concrete driveway conversions and pole-barn or outbuilding pads, sized for rural property use rather than a standard suburban footprint.
Home Additions & Remodeling
When a Mt. Orab home needs more space, we build additions and manage full remodels as your single general contractor handling the village zoning and county permit steps from the start.
Brands We Build With
Fully Insured & Bonded
The same coverage on a Mt. Orab project as anywhere else, just with a shorter drive.
Knows the Two-Step Permit Process
Village zoning then Brown County building permit, which we navigate for our own community regularly.
Rural-Property Expertise
We plan around well/septic, open wind exposure, and acreage grading, not a suburban-lot standard.
Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty
Every Mt. Orab project carries the same lifetime coverage as our work across the region.
Actually Based Here
Our office is at 16493 Bodman Rd. You can verify us locally, because we're your neighbors, not a metro company claiming to cover Brown County.
Faster Response
Same-week consultations and quicker warranty visits, since we're not driving from across the metro.
Mt. Orab & Surrounding Service Area
Mt. Orab is our home base, and we serve the surrounding Brown County communities of Georgetown, Fayetteville, Sardinia, and Russellville, along with the greater Cincinnati metro area beyond. Because this is where we’re located, we’re the most responsive contractor you’ll find for a Mt. Orab or Brown County project. full service area
Mt. Orab FAQs
Do you need a permit for a deck in Mt. Orab?
Yes. The Village of Mt. Orab is a zoned village, and a zoning permit is required before construction on decks, additions, fences, sheds, pools, and driveway widening. That zoning permit must be obtained before Brown County will issue the building permit.
How does the Mt. Orab permit process work?
It’s a two-step process. The Village of Mt. Orab Zoning Administrator issues a zoning permit first, valid for up to six months. Once approved, the project goes to the Brown County Building Department in Georgetown for the residential building permit and required inspections.
Is Empire Home Solutions actually based in Mt. Orab, or just claiming to serve it?
We’re genuinely based here — our office is at 16493 Bodman Rd in Mt. Orab. This isn’t a satellite service area for us; it’s where the company is physically located.
How do rural Brown County properties differ from suburban Cincinnati lots for construction?
Larger lots, well and septic instead of municipal utilities, more open wind exposure, and often longer driveways are the biggest practical differences we plan around on Mt. Orab and greater Brown County properties compared to denser suburban lots closer to Cincinnati.
What kinds of projects do you handle in Mt. Orab?
Decks and patios, roofing, basement finishing and waterproofing, gutters and siding, and concrete, plus additions and remodels. As a general contractor based here, we can manage larger multi-trade Mt. Orab projects end to end.
Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
Yes. We’re fully insured and bonded, hold an A+ BBB rating, and navigate the Village of Mt. Orab and Brown County permit process for our own community regularly.
Right Here in Mt. Orab — Let's Talk About Your Project.
We’re not driving in from across the metro for your consultation. This is where we live and work, and it’s where most of our team calls home too. That makes us the fastest, most accountable contractor you’ll find for a Mt. Orab project.
Call (513) 773-1567 for a Mt. Orab project consultation, or send your details online and we’ll get back to you quickly.
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