Residential Remodelers
Size Standard: $22 million
NAICS code 236118 covers Residential Remodelers, establishments primarily engaged in remodeling, renovating, and rehabilitating existing residential buildings. This includes general remodeling contractors who take overall responsibility for residential renovation projects.
Government agencies award residential remodeling contracts for military family housing renovation, historic preservation of federal residential properties, accessibility modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades. The Department of Defense maintains extensive military family housing requiring ongoing renovation. HUD funds rehabilitation of housing through various grant programs. The Veterans Administration funds home modifications for disabled veterans.
Contractors under NAICS 236118 must understand residential building codes, accessibility requirements, lead paint and asbestos abatement (common in older federal housing), and historic preservation requirements for properties on the National Register. Energy efficiency renovations may require familiarity with ENERGY STAR or net-zero energy requirements.
The $22 million size standard is lower than new construction, making this more accessible for small businesses. Davis-Bacon applies to federal projects over $2,000. Residential remodeling offers excellent entry points for small businesses to gain federal contracting experience before pursuing larger construction projects.
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- National Park Service (NPS)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Military Family Housing Renovation
- Historic Housing Rehabilitation
- Accessibility Modification Projects
- Energy Efficiency Retrofits
- Lead/Asbestos Abatement and Renovation
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 236118:
What is NAICS code 236118 used for in government contracting?
NAICS 236118 is used for residential remodeling and renovation projects including military family housing renovation, historic preservation, accessibility modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades.
What is the size standard for NAICS 236118?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 236118 is $22 million in average annual receipts, lower than new construction, making it accessible for smaller contractors.
What specialized requirements apply to federal residential renovation?
Federal residential renovation may require lead paint and asbestos abatement certification, historic preservation compliance, ADA/UFAS accessibility standards, and energy efficiency requirements.
How does NAICS 236118 differ from new construction codes?
NAICS 236118 specifically covers renovation and remodeling of existing residential structures, while 236115-236117 cover new residential construction. The size standard is lower for remodeling.
Why is residential remodeling good for small business entry?
Lower size standard ($22M vs $45M), smaller project sizes, less bonding required, and more frequent contract opportunities make residential remodeling an excellent entry point for small businesses entering federal construction.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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