How Long Does a Custom Home Build Take in the Greater Philadelphia Area?
Building a custom home is one of the most exciting projects you can do. It’s also one that comes with a question nearly every homeowner asks before anything else: how long is this actually going to take? If you’re planning a custom home build in the Greater Philadelphia area, the honest answer is that timelines […]
A Complete Cost Guide: Full Home Remodel in the Greater Philadelphia Area in 2026
If you’re planning a home remodel in Philadelphia or the surrounding areas, the first question on your mind is probably: how much is this going to cost? It’s a fair question, and the answer depends on a lot of factors, from the scope of the project to the neighborhood you live in. Whether you’re renovating […]
Style Your Home With Harth: Completing the Vision
Key Takeaways At Harth Builders, our design-build process has always gone far beyond construction. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, our goal is to help you conceptualize, visualize, and realize homes that enhance the way you live. Every design decision is guided by how the finished space will support your lifestyle, priorities, and […]
A Year of Recognition Sets the Stage for Our 30th Anniversary
As we prepare to celebrate Harth Builders’ 30th anniversary in 2026, I find myself reflecting on what an incredible year 2025 has been. Our team earned a series of awards at the national and regional level, each recognizing the creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication we bring to every project. What makes these awards especially meaningful to […]
Harth Builders Attends Design Forum in Carmel, California
Recently three of our design staff had the pleasure of attending a Design Forum in Carmel, California. Stephen Campbell (Design Manager), Samantha Pratt (Design Coordinator) and Katie Petruzzo (Draftsperson) represented Harth’s Design Team while meeting with four other design-build companies. Lewis Builders (Carmel) graciously hosted the event and we were joined by Redstart Construction (Chicago), […]
Insurance Work: A World of Unknowns
This past year has been littered with so much rain and so many storms that more of us are aware of what insurance restoration involves, and those who are aware, know how frustrating it can be. Insurance events not only take their toll on your home but they take their toll on your relationships at […]
Institutional Clients: Does Design-Build Work for Them?
Despite the fact that most of my adult life has been spent working in the residential remodeling world, I seem to keep finding myself working with institutional clients and their boards. This was never the case when I was a sole proprietor but I have now come to realize why; these clients simply require more […]
Thinking of Remodeling? Why Not Just Move?
The thought of going without your kitchen for 8 weeks or without your master bath for 6 weeks can be a daunting one. You look around your house and think to yourself, “we really need to remodel everything.” The mere thought of such an endeavor can be highly stressful and you haven’t even discussed it […]
What is “Site Prep”?
If you have done any remodeling in the past you have likely experienced dust like you never thought possible. How did Great Aunt Betty’s fine china in the Dining Room get covered in dust when we are remodeling the Master Bathroom? Great question! There will always be dust during a remodeling project, that we can’t deny. The […]
How Do So Many Sub-Par Remodelers Keep the Door Open?
We meet with clients at least two-three times a week who have recently come off of a really terrible remodeling experience. You have to ask yourself, how can so many remodeling contractors leave clients so unhappy but somehow manage to stay in business? These contractors end up paid for 95% of the project, sometimes even […]