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Home Remodeling and New Builds Around Youngstown and New Castle
DJ plans and builds basements, kitchens and baths, additions and decks, and new homes in Youngstown, OH and New Castle, PA, and the towns around them. The same builder who quotes the job is the one on your house.
- Basements
- Kitchens & baths
- Additions & decks
- New homes
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One real buildDay oneFramed and wrappedMove-in
Four kinds of work, one builder on the job
Pick the one closest to your project. Each page shows the work and how it goes.
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What are you building?
Choose one and see how DJ goes at it, and what customers say about it.
A basement
A basement job starts with what is wrong now: a wall that needs repair, water that will not stay out, or bare space you want to finish. DJ plans the work, orders the materials, and handles the framing, plumbing and electrical so you deal with one person.
Lynn Hutchison says he fixed their basement wall and put in a drain that finally dried up a wet basement. Jeanne Vendeland had a half bath installed in hers.Customer reviews, Sep 2025
A kitchen or bath
Bathrooms and kitchens are where DJ does the most detailed work: tile, shower doors, vanities, backsplashes and floors. If you are not sure what you want, he will talk it through and offer ideas before anything gets torn out.
Denise Komara calls her bathroom remodel “beyond my expectations” and says if you are unsure, he offers great suggestions. Kim Swogger had a bathroom gutted and rebuilt, start to finish.Customer reviews, Jul 2026 and Nov 2025
An addition or deck
Anything that adds space or reach to the house, from a new deck to exterior stairs to framing for an addition, gets planned on paper and ordered to fit before the first board goes up. DJ works the framing himself and ties it into what is already there.
Lynn Hutchison says he built a new deck and installed lights. Caren Stauffer lists decks and gazebos among the work he has done at her home.Customer reviews, Sep 2025
A new home
A new build is the same plain method at full size: plan it, order the materials, frame it, wrap it, and finish it room by room. The photos on this page follow one house from the lumber on the drive to the finished front porch.
Christian Wilhelm, who has worked with DJ on multiple projects, describes it as initial planning, ordering materials, and delivering a flawless finished product.Customer review, May 2026
Lumber pile to front porch
Five stops on every job, built from what customers tell us about working with DJ.
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01Listen
You say what you want and what is not working. Customers say DJ answers questions and offers ideas when they are unsure.
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02Plan and order
The job is planned and the materials ordered before work starts. A repeat customer points to planning and ordering as part of why the finish turns out right.
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03Frame and rough-in
Walls, bracing and trusses go up, with wiring and plumbing behind them. Reviewers say DJ handled the electrical and plumbing on their projects.
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04Finish
Cabinets, flooring, tile, drywall and trim. Customers mention new bathrooms, backsplashes, laundry rooms and kitchen floors.
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05Walkthrough
You go through the finished work and get your questions answered. Customers say DJ shows up when he says he will, with no surprise expenses.
What customers say about working with DJ
“DJ is our ‘go to’ guy for anything/everything. He is a great and honest person you can count on for quality work you will always be happy with...”Lynn Hutchison - Customer review - Sep 2025
Had a bathroom remodel that was so beautiful. Beyond my expectations. Very reliable, reasonable, professional, and meticulous. Great communication with no surprise expenses. I highly recommend him for any project you have in mind. And if you’re unsure of what you want he offers great suggestions.
I just had DJ do a total bathroom remodel, everything gutted and he did a perfect job start to finish. He has also done separate work with our electricaI system and we will most definitely call him again in the future for other upcoming projects. Reasonable and he was always in contact with us. Top notch. I highly recommend DJ.
I’ve worked with Brilliant Builders Contracting on multiple projects, and they never fail to impress. From the initial planning to ordering materials and delivering a flawless finished product, their expertise shows every step of the way. They truly know what to do and how to do it right. Highly recommend!
I would highly recommend DJ for project work. His professionalism was impressive - communicated promptly with follow up, showed up when he said he would, completed the job within a timely manner, and answered any questions I had.
Donald has almost become a family member for all the work he has done in my home. All new bathroom, backsplash, decks and gazebos. Wiring, plumbing, gutter issues, drywall, I could go away and he would have access and trusted him like I never have trusted a contractor before. I sure I am forgetting projects but you absolutely can’t go wrong. Thanks Donald for all the great work!
Brilliant Builders remodeled my main bathroom and installed a half bath in my basement. Both jobs were beautifully done. I highly recommend DJ for quality work at a reasonable cost.
Brilliant builders has been used for a few of my home projects since moving in. They are local,responsive,personable, and fair in pricing all while finishing in a timely manner. There is no reason to search elsewhere for your home improvement needs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
We just had Brilliant Builders install a sliding shower door , we would highly recommend them as they were very professional in all aspects!!
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DJ plans the job and builds it
Brilliant Builders Contracting is DJ. He plans the work, orders the materials and does the building, so the person you talk to at the start is the person on your house at the finish.
He is based in Youngstown, OH and works on both sides of the Ohio and Pennsylvania line, from Warren, Boardman and Canfield to New Castle and Hermitage.
- HoursMonday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
- Phone(412) 596-8831
Both sides of the Ohio and Pennsylvania line
Fifteen towns around Youngstown, OH and New Castle, PA. If you are close by, ask.
Ohio
- Youngstown
- Warren
- Boardman
- Austintown
- Niles
- Canfield
- Canfield Township
- Struthers
- Union Township
Pennsylvania
- New Castle
- Hermitage
- Cranberry Township
- Neshannock Township
- North Beaver Township
- Pulaski Township
Questions before you call
What work does Brilliant Builders take on in Youngstown?
DJ takes on basement remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovations, home additions and decks, and new home builds in Youngstown, OH and the towns around it. Customers also mention repairs like a basement wall and drain, drywall and gutter issues. If your project sits between those, describe it when you request a quote.
Which towns do you work in?
Brilliant Builders Contracting works in Youngstown, Warren, Boardman, Austintown, Niles, Canfield, Struthers and Union Township in Ohio, and in New Castle, Hermitage, Cranberry Township, Neshannock Township, North Beaver Township and Pulaski Township in Pennsylvania. DJ works on both sides of the state line, so ask if your town is close.
How does a remodeling project start?
A home remodeling project in Youngstown starts with a quote request. Tell DJ what you want built or fixed and where, and he follows up to talk it through. Customers say he plans the job, orders the materials, stays in contact, and keeps surprise expenses off the table, so you know what to expect before work begins.
Can you handle the plumbing and electrical parts of a remodel?
Reviewers say DJ handled the electrical work and the plumbing on their remodels in the Youngstown area, from bathroom plumbing to wiring. Whether he can take on those parts of your project depends on the job, so describe them in your quote request and ask how he would handle them.
How do I get a quote for a project in Youngstown?
Use the Get a Quote button on this page, or call during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Tell DJ what you want built, which town you are in, and any plans or photos you have. He will follow up with questions about your Youngstown or New Castle area project so the quote fits the work.
Got something to build?
Tell DJ what you have in mind for your home in Youngstown, New Castle or the towns between. He will follow up with questions and a plan.
Our Best Work
Service Areas
- New Castle
- Youngstown
- Warren
- Boardman
- Austintown
- Cranberry Township
- Niles
- Hermitage
- Canfield
- Canfield Township
- Neshannock Township
- Struthers
- North Beaver Township
- Union Township
- Pulaski Township
Areas We Serve
- New Castle, PA
- Youngstown, OH
- Warren, OH
- Boardman, OH
- Austintown, OH
- Cranberry Township, PA
- Niles, OH
- Hermitage, PA
- Canfield, OH
- Canfield Township, OH
- Neshannock Township, PA
- Struthers, OH
- North Beaver Township, PA
- Union Township, OH
- Pulaski Township, PA