Southern Trace LLC provides custom home building, home remodeling, outdoor living, and accessory structure services throughout Salem, Virginia. We serve residents in neighborhoods like Cherry Hill, Norwood, Edgewood-Summit Hills, Ridgewood Park, and Downtown Salem with home additions, kitchen & bath remodels, decks & patios, plus accessory buildings. We help homeowners who want quality craftsmanship, local knowledge, and designs that match the Salem lifestyle.
Southern Trace LLC provides custom home building, home remodeling, outdoor living, and accessory structure services throughout Salem, Virginia. We serve residents in neighborhoods like Cherry Hill, Norwood, Edgewood-Summit Hills, Ridgewood Park, and Downtown Salem with home additions, kitchen & bath remodels, decks & patios, plus accessory buildings. We help homeowners who want quality craftsmanship, local knowledge, and designs that match the Salem lifestyle.
Salem has a walkable downtown with brick storefronts and a long history. The Downtown Salem Historic District includes buildings from the 1800s and early 1900s, with styles like Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne. This mix gives many homes nearby a classic look that people want to keep when they update.
Salem’s James E. Taliaferro Sports & Entertainment Complex includes the Salem Civic Center, Football Stadium, and the Red Sox ballpark. The Red Sox play at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark on Texas Street. Many homes sit a short drive from these venues, so we plan parking, storage, and sound-friendly designs that match busy game days.
Parks and community events are a big part of life here. Longwood Park is the city’s largest park and has an amphitheater for concerts like Jazz in July and Pickin’ in the Park. When we design porches, decks, and outdoor kitchens, we think about shade, views, and how families use their yards during inviting outdoor evenings in any season.
Wolf Creek Greenway runs a little over 2 miles through town and connects neighbors with nature. Explore Park—just off the Parkway—offers hiking, biking, zip lines, cabins, and camping, making outdoor time a normal part of life here. We plan homes with storage, easy entry points, and durable finishes to fit that lifestyle.
Salem blends older homes near downtown with newer streets toward the edges. Projects here often mean updating older floor plans, fixing aging systems, and matching trims and rooflines so additions look original. Permits and inspections run through the City of Salem’s online system, which helps projects move along when paperwork is complete and plans are clear.
We know the area, from the blocks around Roanoke College to quiet streets off East Main. Our team designs additions that fit older homes, builds outdoor spaces for Salem’s park-centered lifestyle, and manages details with local suppliers and inspectors. We focus on clear steps, steady updates, and solid craftsmanship so your home looks right and lasts.
We build custom homes, add new rooms, and create accessory buildings like garages and workshops. We also handle full home remodels, including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and outdoor living spaces such as decks and covered porches.
Costs vary by size, design, and material choices. A small deck or bath update may be in the $5-10k range, while full additions and custom homes are of course much higher. Southern Trace provides a clear scope, budget, and timeline before work begins so you can make informed choices.
We work across the city, including Downtown Salem, Sunset Village, and Beverly Heights, and in nearby parts of the Roanoke Valley. If you’re close to the Salem Civic Center, Longwood Park, or Roanoke College, Southern Trace can help you plan and build.
The City of Salem uses an online system for applications, payments, and inspections. We prepare drawings, submit forms, and coordinate with the city so reviews and inspections stay on track.
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5694 Roanoke Rd, Troutville, VA 24175
+1 540-904-4114
Enjoy the Process, Love the Result
5694 Roanoke Rd, Troutville, VA 24175
+1 540-904-4114