Michele
Interior Designer
General Contractor
Family Owned and Operated
Serving the Lehigh Valley's Renovations Needs Since 1989.
A family owned and operated business since 1989, S & D Renovations has always taken pride in making our clients’ visions reality. Our clients receive the finest personalized service throughout the entire renovation process from the initial stages of design through the completion of the construction process.
With S & D Renovations, our customers are not just numbers. From the beginning, we establish working lines of communication between our team members and the customer. This includes our personal cell phone numbers to use after hours so we can address any concerns immediately. It is our goal to make sure our customers are always comfortable and up to date with each stage of their project.
Why Choose Us To Remodel Your Home?
Having been exclusively in the business of remodeling since 1989, S & D Renovations is familiar with the challenges faced during the remodeling process and every member of our design/build team is experienced in making sure that the end product blends seamlessly with the existing house. Not only is this important to the success and timing of the job, but it is also important when considering the home’s increase in value at the conclusion of the renovation project.
To better serve our clients, S & D Renovations is now a division of Erwin Forrest Builders, LLC. This change came into effect in April 2025, and with this change, we can offer our clients expanded remodeling services. Contact S & D Renovations to schedule a consultation for your home renovation project!
Exclusively in the business of remodeling since 1989.
Why S & D Renovations?
Our clients choose us for our experience, skill, knowledge, and dedication. With a staff you can trust, you’re always getting courteous, responsible, and flexible service. We not only give you a livable space to enjoy, but we create a show piece that features your style and aesthetic.
We understand your concerns for the appearance of your home during the building process. Our employees share these concerns and take pride in their work space. We do everything possible to minimize interference with your living area and your neighborhood during construction. We offer flexibility throughout every project, and staff you can trust. Our staff is always courteous and respectful of your home and family including your pets.
One Point of Contact from the Initial Design through the Building Process
We carefully blend the skill and knowledge of our experienced team of designers and carpenters along with the Lehigh Valley’s finest companies in their specialized trades in order to provide the highest quality result. This professional approach includes our understanding of the general contractor / client partnership and the importance of respect, honesty, integrity, reliability, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the project.
One Point of Contact from the Initial Design through the Building Process.
Specialized Expertise in Home Remodeling
We carefully blend the skill and knowledge of our experienced team of designers and carpenters along with the Lehigh Valley’s finest companies in their specialized trades in order to provide the highest quality result. This professional approach includes our understanding of the contractor / client partnership and the importance of respect, honesty, integrity, reliability, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the project.
An Experienced Team of Craftsmen
Our own team of experienced project managers and carpenters consists of true craftsmen who take pride in their work and strive to provide a pleasant atmosphere during what can often be a very difficult disruption in homeowners’ lives. By using lead carpenters employed only by S & D Renovations instead of subcontractors, our customers see the same people on the job day in and day out and do not have to fear who might be entering their homes.
Steve Dormann
President/owner
President Steve Dormann has himself over 30 years of experience in residential carpentry, and has built a foundation of excellence in workmanship, ethical business practice, and common-sense problem solving…
President Steve Dormann has himself over 30 years of experience in residential carpentry, and has built a foundation of excellence in workmanship, ethical business practice, and common-sense problem solving. An award winning, long time member of the Lehigh Valley Builder’s Association, Steve has served on the LVBA’s Remodeler’s Council and participated in nation wide remodeler round tables to exchange ideas with remodelers all over the country. Steve pride’s himself on a high level of ethics, transparency, and knowledge of his trade. In his free time Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.
Lori
Lori has been with S&D Renovations since day one, back in 1989. While she may be the friendly voice you hear when you call the office, her role went far beyond answering phones. Lori has been a steady, behind the scenes force from the very beginning…
Lori has been with S&D Renovations since day one, back in 1989. While she may be the friendly voice you hear when you call the office, her role went far beyond answering phones. Lori has been a steady, behind the scenes force from the very beginning making sure everything ran smoothly as the business grew. Her dedication, professionalism and care have shaped the heart of S&D Renovations. S&D Renovations would not be what we have become without her
Ron
Carpenter
Paul
Carpenter
Jim
Carpenter
Alex
Project Manager for S&D and Erwin FOrrest
Gene
AIA, NCARB
Awards
2022 Award Winner
2022 Award Winner
Sunrooms
Additions up to $500,000.00
Kitchen to $125,000.00
2019 Award Winner
2019 Award Winner
Interior Remodel Over $150,000
2018 Award Winner
2018 Award Winner
Whole House Renovation to $400,000
2017 Award Winner
2017 Award Winner
Additions to $150,000
Bath to $50,000
Kitchen over $125,000
Basement over $75,000
Historic Renovation
2016 Award Winner
2016 Award Winner
S&D Renovations has won 3 awards at the 26th Annual Awards Dinner at the Lehigh Valley Builders Association on December 5th, 2016.
The awards were for “Sunroom”, “Kitchen to $50,000” and “Commercial Remodeling”
Sunroom
Kitchen to $50,000
Commercial Remodeling
2015 Award Winner
2015 Award Winner
S&D Renovations has won 2 awards at the 25th Annual Awards Dinner at the Lehigh Valley Builders Association on December 6th, 2015.
The awards were for “Addition to $300,000” and “Specialty Project to $10,000”
2014 Award Winner
2014 Award Winner
S&D Renovations has won 2 awards at the 24th Annual Awards Dinner at the Lehigh Valley Builders Association on December 8th 2014.
The awards were for “Addition up to $200,000” and “Addition over $200,000”.
2013 Award Winner
2013 Award Winner
S&D Renovations has won 2 awards at the 23rd Annual Awards Dinner at the Lehigh Valley Builders Association on December 9th, 2013.
The awards were for “Whole House Renovation Over $200,000.00” and “Basement Over $50,000.00”
2011 Award Winner
2011 Award Winner
S&D Renovations won the award for the best Basement Over $50,000.00 at the December 5th, 2011 Lehigh Valley Builders Associations 21st Annual Award Dinner.
20th Annual LVBA Awards
20th Annual LVBA Awards
S&D Renovations was presented with two awards this year at the 20th Annual Lehigh Valley Builders Association Awards Banquet on December 6th 2010.
The awards were given for two categories; Additions up to $100,000.00 and Historic Renovation over $100,000.00
Historic Renovation over $100,000.00
Addition up to $100,000.00
19th Annual Lehigh Valley Builders Association Awards
19th Annual Lehigh Valley Builders Association Awards
Steve Dormann, President of S&D Renovations received the prestigious “Remodeler of the Year Award” at the19th Annual Lehigh Valley Builders Association Awards Banquet on Monday December 7th, 2009.
In addition, S&D Renovations also received awards for “Best Sunroom” and “Whole House Remodel over $200,000.00”
Historic Renovation over $100,000.00
Addition up to $100,000.00
2008 Big 50 National Award
S&D Renovations Honored with Remodeling's Big 50 National Award
S&D Renovations, Inc. has been selected by REMODELING magazine as a winner of the 2008 Big50 Award. The Big50 awards were presented at a gala dinner at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 5, 2008. Winning companies are featured in the May issue of REMODELING magazine.
Each year, REMODELING magazine inducts 50 companies from across the nation who have set the standard for professionalism and integrity through smart marketing, exemplary business practices, unique design, and extraordinary impact in their community or the industry at large. Big50 remodelers run successful, often growing, companies of various sizes that have taken the lead in raising industry standards. REMODELING editors, columnists, industry leaders, and the companies themselves make the nominations each year. Following a lengthy evaluation process – which includes interviewing people at the nominated companies, and often interviewing their competitors, suppliers, and subcontractors – REMODELING’S editors select the 50 remodelers who exemplify the very best of the industry that year, and who have something to offer other remodelers in proven practices.
We are honored to have been chosen to receive this award and are thankful to all who have contributed to our success.
Steve Dormann accepts Remodeling's BIG50 award at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in D.C. on May 5, 2008
LVBA Awards 2008 for Professional Excellence
LVBA Chooses S&D Renovations for Three 2008 Awards for Professional Excellence
We are proud to announce that, for the 11th year in a row, S&D RENOVATIONS has received the distinguished “Award for Professional Excellence”. These awards come from one of the top recognition programs for the building trade profession in Eastern Pennsylvania. Our recognized accomplishments over the years include:
2009 Home Additions over $200,000
2008 Additions from $50,000 to $150,000
2008 Sunrooms
2008 Interior Remodeling over $25,000
2007 Whole House Renovation over $150,000
2006 Residential Addition over $100,000
2004 – 2005 Remodeler of the Year
2005 Residential Additions over $100,000.00
2005 Residential Additions up to $50,000
2005 Sunrooms
2004 Residential Additions under $50,000
2003 Specialty projects over $50,000
2003 Sunrooms
2003 Residential additions under $50,000
2002-2003 Remodeler of the year
2002 Residential Additions $50,000.00 to $100,000.00
2002 Residential Additions up to $50,000.00
2002 Baths
2001 Sunrooms
2000 + 2001 Remodeler of the Year
1999 Exterrior Residential Remodeling over $15,000.00
LVBA Remodeler of the Year
LVBA Remodeler of the Years
2000 2002 2004
News & Noteworthy
U. S. EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
Beginning in April 2010, federal law will require that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified in the new EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
S & D Renovations is pleased to announce that we have received certification from the Unites States Environmental Protection Agency as an EPA Certified Lead-Safe Firm.
The new rule governing Lead-safe practices takes effect on April 22, 2010.
Design-Build Perfection
Steve Dormann is featured in an article in the Fall 2009 issue of American Builders Quarterly.
“We’ve always been system driven to produce a quality product,” says president Steve Dormann. “We sell a service, not just a product. That’s how we’ve gotten here. All my guys are seasoned carpenters and we have a great design-build system.”
Read more of the article here:
http://www.americanbuildersquarterly.com/abqfall25/pages/58.php
Kitchens That Inspire
Two kitchen renovations done by S & D were recently featured in the September Issue of Lehigh Valley Style Magazine
S & D Renovations Featured on HGTV's "Save My Bath" "Leaving the 70's Behind" Episode Highlights the Colaiezzi Family Bath Renovation
This fascinating renovation project began with the encouragement of a friend of the Colaiezzi family – an avid HGTV fan. Wishing to renovate many aspects of their new home, Sharon & Stephen Colaiezzi of Emmaus found humor in their “hideously outdated” bathroom, no doubt a “hot” leftover from the 1970’s with its Pepto Bismol colored vanity, wall of mirrors, pale pink sunken Jacuzzi and “modern” pink toilet. Stephen Colaiezzi was able to capture the “beauty” of their humorously outdated bathroom in his HGTV application to win a spot on an episode of “Save My Bath.”
The Colaiezzis were encouraged to select their own remodeler in the area – and, having had a positive previous experience with S&D Renovations, they gave Steve Dormann a call. S&D Renovations was enthusiastic about tackling the job. After winning the HGTV contest on “Ugliest Bath in the Tri-State Area,” the Colaiezzis went through a long process of interviews and meetings until the project was finally approved and film crews arrived. The show producers emphasized that the focus of the project was to “have fun”! And, according to Sharon, it lived up to its hype! The design of the new bath was almost entirely decided by HGTV who aimed to showcase new pieces throughout the room. While Sharon acknowledges the project required an unbelievable amount of work and patience by all who participated, now that the dust has cleared, she has no regrets. She is grateful to all who dedicated so much of their time to complete the project on schedule.
S&D Renovations would like to thank the Colaiezzi family for sharing this exciting project with us. We’d also like to express our continued appreciation to our S&D employees who worked very long hours to get the job completed on time as well as our subcontractors who donated their time to help out with the show. Specifically, thanks go to Steve Nixon of Abbey Plumbing, Mark Appleby of Appleby Electric, Scott Snyder of Cool Breeze HVAC, and Rocco Perugini of Perugini Tile.