Updated: Jun 06, 2026
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Address
100 Cricket Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19019
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Orion General Contractors Inc
Orion General Contractors Inc serves residential building and remodeling clients throughout the Philadelphia region, focusing especially on older homes with distinctive architectural details. Founded in 2002, the company draws on leadership with backgrounds in art, architecture, and construction. Managing Partner Rob Chase, who joined Orion as a lead carpenter and advanced to roles including site superintendent and project manager, oversees client communications and project management. He developed client questionnaires to address lifestyle needs, site specifics, and special considerations, ensuring tailored renovation plans. Founder Pete Maruca is a Princeton University graduate with a degree in Art and Architectural History, and brings over a decade of hands-on carpentry experience from projects in Boston, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Orion emphasizes a process-driven approach, from initial client intake to ongoing project updates, for homeowners seeking upgrades or restorations in the Philadelphia area.
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Phone Number: (610) 649-4545
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Address: 100 Cricket Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19019
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Orion General Contractors Inc Philadelphia
Quality
108
95th percentile
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Orion General Contractors Inc has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Orion General Contractors Inc has worked on at least
20.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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10 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Orion General Contractors Inc mostly works on
home addition
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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5 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $53,200. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Orion General Contractors Inc
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For alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited ... see more
Valuation:
$284,995
Permit #:
RP-2025-001209
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii interior alterations to one (1) group r-2 dwelling unit at the 16th floor as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. existing building is fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mechanical electrical plumbing and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary contact design professional prior to start of work
Valuation:
$219,000
Permit #:
CP-2025-000979
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level i alterations in an existing structure at apartment 10a to include the remodeling of kitchen area. no structural work is proposed. building is fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans. ***********separate permits for any other work. ************************************************
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
CP-2025-004216
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alterations at penthouse unit #1. separate permits required for mechanical electrical plumbing and fire suppression. *amend 9/15/25; exterior window wall (north facing) to be demolished and replaced with a curtain wall system per amended construction documents*
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
CP-2024-006245
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alterations to an existing condominium in an existing hgh-rise building (r-2 occupancy) alterations to include the erection of partition walls provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for al... see more
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
CP-2025-000389
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For exterior alterations to erect a retractable canopy structure as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary contact design professional prior to start of work. see zp-2024-012027 for zoning approval
Valuation:
$40,029
Permit #:
CP-2025-000265
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibit... see more
Valuation:
$257,673
Permit #:
RP-2024-010335
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alterations to include partial demolition of non-load bearing wall and the erection of partition walls to an existing structure. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. ***************** separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
CP-2025-000668
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations and structural modifications to an existing attached single family dwelling per plans. exterior work as approved by the philadelphia historic commission. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical electrical and plumbing work. basement to be used for storage and utilities only
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
RP-2023-001677
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alterations to an existing residential high-rise condominium unit (r-2 occupancy). alterations to include the erection of partition walls provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all oth... see more
Valuation:
$17,500
Permit #:
CP-2025-004953
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For interior alteration to existing single-family dwelling. size and location as per plan. * separate permits required for plumbing electric and mechanical. * ** all work shall be done in accordance with philadelphia historical commission's guidelines and approved plan**
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
RP-2022-009534
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alterations to an existing dwelling unit on the 26th floor level alterations to include the erection of partition walls provide finishes and furnishings as shown per approved plans. building is fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for ... see more
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
CP-2021-000008
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration to an existing single-family dwelling as per approved plans. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact the design engineer prior to the start of any work. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof framing or f... see more
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-000516
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install a new kitchen in an existing space on the first floor. the existing kitchen is in the basement directly below the new location and will be abandoned. install a pizza oven above an existing masonry fireplace. structural details on stamped plans (page 17). replace fixtures in the existing powder room. minor (non-load bearing) cosmetic refinishing to the remainder of the first fl... see more
Valuation:
$201,205
Permit #:
RP-2022-005258
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no exterior work as per philadelphia historic approval. remove non-structural finishes from the second and third floor of the home. finishes include tile ... see more
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
GM-2024-004870
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez interior non-l...
Building Type:
N/A
**re-submission of rp-2024-000516** for level i alterations within an existing group r-2 occupancy (unit #1005) on the 10th floor in an existing high-rise structure as per plans; separate permits required for all mep/fsp work; no structural work on this permit; building is currently sprinklered throughout in accordance with nfpa 13 with standpipes installed within the exit stairways i... see more
Valuation:
$23,940
Permit #:
CP-2024-001462
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling -remove existing addition building 2 story addition with interior renovations revision 5-13-2022: change crawl space to unfinished full basement.- approved 5/19/22
Valuation:
$542,149
Permit #:
R-2022-555
Status:
filed
Fee:
$5,282
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For prescriptive alterations to an existing group r-2 dwelling unit (unit #1608 only) on the 16th floor of an existing high-rise residential structure with no structural work or work to areas outside of the dwelling unit as per plans; separate permits required for all mep/fsp work; building is fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13 w/standpipes w/in the exit stairways; no change to number o... see more
Valuation:
$267,000
Permit #:
CP-2021-000715
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations - upgrading kitchen bathrooms refinishing floors painting adding lighting
Valuation:
$105,464
Permit #:
R-2025-2122
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing a small addition and increasing the size. creating a larger opening between the main house and addition. new finishes throughout the kitchen
Valuation:
$341,000
Permit #:
RP-2021-006483
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| HIC # | 26896 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
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| HIC # | PA005533 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2025. Check the current license status of Orion General Contractors Inc with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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License Not Verified
| HIC # | PA005533 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Type | Full Service Remodeling Including Additions, Specialization In Historic Restorations And High-End Remodels. |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2017. Check the current license status of Orion General Contractors Inc with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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Inactive License
| HIC # | NAT-20490-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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108
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. |
| Insured up to | $3,000,000 |
60
Permits
- Building permit records show that Orion General Contractors Inc has worked on 60 permitted projects.
Orion General Contractors Inc Employees
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Peter J. Maruca
President
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Peter Meruca
Owner