General Contractor in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix covers a century of construction. Sonoran Building Solutions works the older central neighborhoods and the newer edges alike, planning roof, walls, windows and interiors as one sequence.

  • Licensed and insured, ROC 368140
  • AZ license ROC 368140

Central Phoenix · Maricopa County

We know Phoenix houses

Phoenix is the widest range of housing we serve. Central neighborhoods such as Willo, Encanto-Palmcroft and Windsor Square were built from the early 1900s through the 1940s. Encanto-Palmcroft's oldest homes date to 1927. Historic districts also include mid-century neighborhoods such as Encanto Manor, built from 1945 to 1959. The city's newer areas are suburban, post-1960s tract and master-planned development. A project in one neighborhood can look nothing like a project in the next.

Phoenix has many designated historic districts, and homes inside them can carry extra review for exterior changes such as windows and roofing materials. If you are in one, tell us at booking. We check the district rules before we design the scope, because a replacement that is fine one street over may not be fine on yours.

Older central homes often have clay tile, wood or composition roofs that have been re-laid several times, and sections that have been replaced with flat roofs over additions. Mid-century ranches commonly have low-pitch rooflines and built-up or foam roofs. Newer areas use concrete tile and shingle. Because a century of re-roofing leaves layers, we check the deck and number of layers before quoting a tear-off.

The monsoon season, June 15 to September 30, brings dust storms, wind and sudden heavy rain across the whole city. Flat and low-slope roofs on older central homes are hit hardest by ponding water. Heat compounds everything, so we treat roof deck ventilation and sealant temperature ratings as baseline.

Permits come from the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department. City Hall is at 200 W. Washington Street, the main line is 602-262-3111, and the department posts the Residential Single Family Construction Permit Guide for what needs a permit. The city lists remodels and additions among work that needs a residential construction permit. Same-size window replacements and opening changes are treated differently, so we confirm the window permit path with the city before ordering. We confirm the rule for your scope.

Central Phoenix is about 20 minutes from our Scottsdale office, depending on traffic and which side of town you are on.

Neighborhoods we serve in Phoenix

  • Willo
  • Encanto-Palmcroft
  • Windsor Square
  • Encanto Manor
  • Arcadia
  • Biltmore
  • Ahwatukee
  • Moon Valley

Answers first

Phoenix general contractor questions

Do I need a permit to replace windows in Phoenix?

Often not for a same-size replacement in a single-family home. Whether a same-size replacement needs a permit depends on the city's current conditions, so we confirm it with the Planning and Development Department before ordering windows.

Can you work in a Phoenix historic district?

Yes. Phoenix has dozens of historic districts, and exterior changes can need extra review. We check the district rules before we price your scope.

How old are most Phoenix homes you work on?

It varies widely. Willo and Encanto-Palmcroft homes date from the early 1900s to the 1940s, and many mid-century neighborhoods date from 1945 to 1959. Newer areas are post-1960s.

How long does it take you to get to central Phoenix?

About 20 minutes from our Scottsdale office, depending on traffic.

What happens when you book

Book the free assessment and we ask the age of the home, walk the property, and hand you a written order of operations. Price ranges are confirmed at the walk.

  1. Book a time or call (480) 690-5127.
  2. We walk the property and check your district or HOA rules.
  3. You get the written plan to keep.

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