Why Doesn’t the Air Conditioning Reach the 2nd Floor?
It’s that time of year again. We are all making the decision as to when to fire up the old air conditioning system. Most of us are fortunate enough to have central air but not everyone is so lucky as to have two or even three zones. While having multiple zones of air does come […]
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 […]
Design-Bid-Build? Only If You Have Time To Spare….
Key Takeaways Design-Bid-Build involves too many disconnected parties, making it hard to get accurate pricing and leaving you to sort through inconsistent bids. Architects can design a great plan but often can’t estimate the job or guide you through material selections. A Design-Build firm handles design, estimating, and construction all under one roof, delivering your […]
Avoiding a Renovation Nightmare
The New York Times recently published an article all about renovation nightmares and problems with contractors. It unfortunately painted a negative image on the remodeling process and focused mainly on legal and financial reparations after a project was completed. There is so much more that could have been written stating facts of how to ensure […]
Storm damage? Insurance claims? How do you navigate the process?
There has been no shortage of fallen trees lately and it is certainly keeping the insurance adjusters busy and homeowners stressed out. We work with our clients regularly on insurance claims and it can be a daunting process for the homeowners, most of which have never dealt with such a process before. So how do […]
Harth Builders Wins Regional Contractor of the Year Award
We are pleased to share that our recent work on this home in New Hope has earned Harth Builders a Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. This marks our 10th Regional CotY Award! As a Regional winner, our project is now in contention for a National […]
Harth University
Harth Builders is proud to announce the start of Harth University for our Design and Production staff! This program will take place every other Thursday afternoon in our Production Center, connected to our main building. We have been so blessed over the past few years to grow Harth Builders to what it is today, and […]
A Summer Kitchen Remodel Means Eating Out Less
One of the most frequently asked questions when we meet with folks considering a Kitchen Remodel is “What do we do without a Kitchen?” It’s a great question and one could respond in many ways. My first instinct is to just eat out for every meal but with two kids under the age of three, […]
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 […]
Whitemarsh Foundation Celebrates 16 Years of Preservation
The Whitemarsh Foundation was established in 2001 with the mission of preserving open space and educating folks, especially children, on the value of conservancy. They hosted their annual dinner last night at the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. The event was attended by close to 300 of the Foundation’s closest friends and supporters, one of which […]