Akron is a small, quiet borough right next door to Ephrata, known locally as the home of Ephrata Community Hospital and for its tight-knit, walkable neighborhoods. Many of the homes here are older, built close together on modest lots near the borough's center, with a smaller number of newer homes on the outskirts toward the surrounding township.
Because Akron is so close to Ephrata, where Patriot One Builders is based, it's an easy, familiar area for us to work in. The borough's older housing stock means a lot of projects here involve updating homes that were built with smaller, more closed-off rooms than today's families tend to want.
What Akron customers usually need
Akron's older homes often need kitchens and bathrooms brought up to date, or a basement finished to make better use of the space the house already has. Because lots in the borough tend to be smaller, additions here usually need careful planning to fit the existing footprint and setbacks.
- Kitchen and bath remodels in older borough homes
- Basement finishing to add usable living space without expanding the footprint
- Additions sized to fit smaller in-town lots
- Decks and porches for outdoor space on modest lots
Services for Akron homeowners
- New custom homes built around your lot and layout
- Home additions for bedrooms, family rooms, or an in-law suite
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Basement finishing
- Decks and porches
- Attached or detached garages
Questions from Akron homeowners
Our lot in Akron is small — can we still add on? Often, yes. We'll look at your lot and the borough's setbacks together when we work out the plan, so you know what's realistic before we put anything in writing.
Can you finish a basement in an older Akron home? Yes, basement finishing is one of our regular projects, and we can plan around the quirks that come with an older foundation.
Is Akron within your regular service area? Yes, Akron is right next to Ephrata, where we're based, so it's well within the area we build and remodel in regularly.
If you're planning an addition, remodel, or new home in Akron, get in touch and let's talk through your project. You can also call (717) 752-1133.