Have you been feeling like the house you’re living in isn’t quite keeping up with your style or life? If a remodel has been on your wishlist, you might have hesitated because it can be hard to decide who to work with and who to trust. That's where G Contracting & Design comes in, providing high quality custom remodels for the Lehigh Valley for decades.
Founded in 2012 by Jonathan Gerancher, the Lehigh Valley firm has built its reputation on high-end custom kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home remodels, along with additions that give growing families the room they need without leaving the neighborhood they love. But the company's roots go back even further. Jonathan's father Julius launched JG Plastering LLC in 1999, a family business they still own and operate today. That foundation led Jonathan to establish not only G Contracting & Design but also G Outdoor Living & Design, bringing decades of family craftsmanship to every project the team takes on.
Maybe you have a kitchen that worked perfectly when the kids were small but now feels cramped and outdated during a weeknight dinner. Maybe your bathroom hasn't been touched in 15 years and now feels like it needs refresh. Are you craving a bigger bedroom with a walk-in closet, or a real home office that feels inviting, not overwhelming? The question for many Lehigh Valley homeowners isn't whether the home needs to change. It's how to make that change be exactly what you’re envisioning, with a company you trust.
Design-Build, the Way It Should Work
A lot of contractors call themselves design-build, but G Contracting takes that commitment further than most. Their process front-loads the heavy lifting. That means every design detail, material selection, color choice, layout decision, and product specification is finalized before the contract is signed and permits are pulled. This means you can rest assured knowing you’re getting just what you asked for. There’s no vague allowances for tile or fixtures, no decisions deferred until the middle of construction, and no undiscussed variables that extend the budget mid-way through.
"The homeowners we’ve worked with throughout the Lehigh Valley appreciate working so closely with our designers. This process really fine-tunes your project," Jonathan explains. "Every detail for the entire project is figured out before we go under contract."
That upfront investment pays off once construction begins. With every selection made, every product ordered and staged in the warehouse, and every permit secured in advance, the on-site production phase runs efficiently and stays on schedule. Homeowners get access to a project management app that provides a live timeline, contract documents/permits, and a direct connection to their project manager. When the job is complete, a feedback walk brings the team and the homeowner together in the finished space to review every detail. In addition, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with G Contracting’s standard five-year warranty.
Kitchens Designed to Change How Your Family Lives
Kitchen renovations remain one of G Contracting's most requested projects, and in recent years the team has seen a surge in homeowners pairing a kitchen remodel with a broader first-floor renovation. It's easy to see why. Combining these projects under one scope lets a family completely reimagine how the main living level flows, opening up walls, reconfiguring traffic patterns, and building in the storage, counter space, and design features that a piecemeal update could never achieve.
Picture a kitchen where prep, cooking, and gathering all happen comfortably in the same space, where the layout invites company rather than boxing out the cook, and where every cabinet, drawer, and surface was placed with your family's daily routine in mind. That's the kind of result G Contracting's design team works toward on every kitchen project.
Add the Space You Need and Stay in the Home You Love
Sometimes a remodel isn't enough. The square footage simply isn't there, and your family needs room to grow. For many Lehigh Valley homeowners, the instinct is to start browsing listings, but selling comes with its own reality: the financial toll of moving, leaving a neighborhood where your kids have friends and your roots run deep, and giving up the home you've invested years of memories into, all for a house someone else designed for their life, not yours.
An addition flips that equation entirely. Instead of adapting to someone else's floor plan, you get to custom-create exactly the space your family needs, in the home you already love, on the street where you already belong.
"Additions have been one of our fastest-growing project types," says Jonathan. "Especially first-floor additions combined with a kitchen renovation. Once homeowners see what's possible, it changes the whole conversation."
The G Contracting team brings deep expertise to these projects, guiding homeowners through designing a space that adds the square footage needed for the dream kitchen and living area your current footprint could never accommodate. Or maybe you're looking for a dedicated home office with real walls, proper lighting, and separation from the household to give remote work the structure it deserves. A sunroom flooded with natural light becomes the kind of space where you start mornings slowly and unwind in the evenings.
An accessory dwelling suite with its own bath and kitchenette lets aging parents or returning adult children live comfortably under the same roof with their own sense of privacy and independence. And a purpose-built entertaining space, whether it's a great room, a finished outdoor living area, or a full bar and lounge setup, means hosting no longer requires rearranging your entire first floor.
G Contracting also operates G Outdoor Living & Design, specializing in custom decks, porches, and outdoor entertainment areas. While the name is relatively new, this is work Jonathan and his team have been performing since 2004. "Outdoor living is where I got my start in the industry back in high school," he says. "It's always been part of what we do."
Bathrooms Built With Artisan-Level Care
Bathroom remodels require a particular combination of precision and artistry, and this is where G Contracting's plastering heritage really shines. Custom tilework, thoughtful fixture placement, and cohesive design bring a bathroom from purely functional to something that genuinely changes how you start and end each day. A generous vanity with real storage, a walk-in shower with carefully chosen hardware, or a deep soaking tub tucked into a well-lit corner can turn a dated, cramped bathroom into a space you actually look forward to using.
A Commitment to Customer Care
One of the first things that sets G Contracting apart is who shows up for the initial consultation. It's not a sales rep or a junior estimator. It's Jonathan himself. That face-to-face introduction gives homeowners a direct line to the person whose name is on the company, and it sets the tone for the kind of communication and accountability that carries through the entire project.
"We do what we say, and we prove it with each project," says Jonathan. "We don't overpromise anything. We deliver the results."
That personal investment extends to the team. G Contracting has 15 in-house skilled tradesmen in the field and a network of dedicated subcontractors who have been carefully vetted, supervised, and trusted over time. These aren't one-off crews hired for the lowest bid. They are specialty professionals who know G Contracting's standards and consistently meet them. A dedicated project manager is assigned to every job, keeping homeowners connected and informed throughout construction.
Ready to Fall Back in Love With Your Home? Start the Conversation with the Design Experts at G Contracting
G Contracting has been a trusted name in the Lehigh Valley since 2012, growing steadily through strong reviews and returning clients who value honest communication and quality results. As a family business with roots stretching back more than 25 years, the team understands that a renovation is a deeply personal decision, and their process is built to make homeowners feel confident and informed from the very first meeting.
To get started, reach out to schedule a consultation with the G Contracting team. You can also visit the showroom by appointment to explore materials, review completed projects, and start mapping out your vision
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G Contracting LLC
American Quality Kitchens, Baths, Interiors & Home Additions
G Contracting LLC is the Lehigh Valley's premier builder, dedicated to improving clients' lives through creative design, competitive pricing, and unparalleled craftsmanship. They offer a seamless experience from start to finish, following a definitive 7-step system that ensures timelines are met, budgets are adhered to, and quality is maintained. Years of dedication and client interaction have allowed them to develop a process that sets them apart from competitors in the local remodeling industry. They only grow their successful reputation by adding one satisfied client at a time.