Harth Builders is a nationally recognized, award winning, residential design-build remodeling firm serving Eastern Montgomery and Central Bucks counties in the Philadelphia suburbs. With a creative design team that includes architects, engineers, interior designers and contractors, we help our clients bring concept to reality while being mindful of their construction budget. Read more
Over 45 years ago, after serving his country as a Marine and veteran of the Korean War, Allyn Harth chose to make homebuilding his life's work. So when he founded Harth Builders in 1996, he began with a long-held belief taught to him by his years of experience – that it takes not only the highest levels of experience, quality, workmanship, service and design to make a home special, but also a personal touch.
Our company culture is focused on three C's of remodeling (at least phonetically anyway): Communication, Quality and Cleanliness. We have found that if we do these three things really well, our clients become raving fans of our work for years afterward. Over 70% of our work is repeat or referral. Some of our clients are now on their 4th and 5th projects with us.
We are continually focused on providing a better remodeling experience to our clients by utilizing current technologies in our processes. We use our website to inform clients about who we are, how we work and even share our remodeling costs online.
Guildmaster Award Winner
2007 Guildmaster With Distinction
2008 Guildmaster With Distinction*
2009 Guildmaster With Highest Distinction
2010 Guildmaster With Distinction
2011 Guildmaster
2012 Guildmaster With Distinction
GuildQuality Partner Affiliations Remodelers Advantage Remodeling's Big50 Wellborn Authorized Contractor daily5Remodel
Affiliations
GuildQuality
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
ENERGY STAR
Chrysalis Award
NAHB - Certified Aging In-Place Specialist
2008 CotY Awards
2008 Qualified Remodeler Top 500
Certified Contractors Network (CCN)
2007 CotY Award
2006 CotY Award
2004 CotY Awards
2005 CotY Award
CertainTeed Master Craftsman
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
NARI Certified Remodeler
NARI Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler
Angie's List
2009 Qualified Remodeler Top 500
Remodeling Magazine - Remodeling 550
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
2010 CotY Award
2010 Qualified Remodeler Top 500
2011 Qualified Remodeler Top 500
Guildmaster Q&A
Company History
Harth Builders is a nationally recognized, award winning, residential design-build remodeling firm serving Eastern Montgomery and Central Bucks counties in the Philadelphia suburbs. With a creative design team that includes architects, engineers, interior designers and contractors, we help our clients bring concept to reality while being mindful of their construction budget.
Scope of Work
In the past, we have built custom homes, helped clients reclaim their homes after fire and water damage and done a variety of kitchens, additions, bathrooms, basements, attic renovations and whole house remodels. However, we really enjoy the more challenging remodeling projects such as whole house lifts, 2nd and 3rd story additions, old farmhouse conversions, realigning stair cases to provide more space inside the home, etc.
Typical Workload
We generally run three addition-based projects simultaneously (i.e. kitchen addition, 2nd story guest bedroom suite, etc.) while developing three to four designs into future projects.
Team Makeup
Our design team consists of an Architect, and Interior Designer and Allyn and Greg, both engineers. We have found that this broad spectrum approach helps solve most of our clients remodeling problems by bringing 3 disciplines to the table up front.
On the production side, our Production Coordinator is responsible for weekly communication to our clients and oversees a team of three Lead Carpenters, along with a Carpenter and Carpenter's Assistant.
More than 90% of your clients would recommend your firm to a friend. How do you earn such high praise from your customers?
Our company culture is focused on three C's of remodeling (at least phonetically anyway): Communication, Quality and Cleanliness. We have found that if we do these three things really well, our clients become raving fans of our work for years afterward.
Client Profile
Our clients are generally dual income, professionals who are looking for a streamlined approach to solving their remodeling problems.
Approach to Working With Clients
Ask a lot of questions... and listen a lot. Then ask a lot more questions and listen further. We try to determine the root problem that is driving the client to remodel and ensure that the finished product meets their expectations.
We bring real value to our clients when there are three trades or more and the client really appreciates our proactive communication during their remodeling project.
Motivating Employees
By acknowledging our employees' successes and being supportive after they make mistakes. We have built a nurturing environment for our staff and invest in them as if they were to become future business owners themselves. This created an owner's mentality from our Production Coordinator down to the Carpenter's assistant and provides our clients with very conscientious staff working on their projects.
How do you market your company?
Over 70% of our work is repeat or referral. Some of our clients are now on their 4th and 5th projects with us. We also use our website to inform clients about who we are, how we work and even share our remodeling costs online. We get a fair amount of clients who are relocating to the Philadelphia area and find us online.
What's next for your company
We are continually focused on providing a better remodeling experience to our clients by utilizing current technologies in our processes. We are currently evaluating web-based coordination software, such as Co-Construct, to keep our clients informed of where they are in the process at all times.
Working with Harth Builders was the best experience I've had with a contractor. From design to completion, they were outstanding in communication, and in adhering to schedule and budget. They kept the work site immaculate. I enjoy our new attic very much, and I can't imagine a better experience.
I was most impressed with their communication and their adherence to schedule.
I don't think I would change anything.
I think that they did very well. I think they communicated well. There was no point where I felt like I didn't understand what was going on, or when they weren't responsive to what I needed.
As an interior designer, I have worked with builders all over the country, on both residential and commercial projects. Harth Builders strives to keep their clients happy. They were professional and flexible in meeting the needs of the remodel of my parents' home. As my father said "you can certainly recommend these people".
Professionalism, flexiblity.
Their organizational skills plus the professionalism showed to us by their employees and subcontractors.
Their efficiency and scheduling. They always provided updates. We always knew where they were. They did what they said they would do, and probably more.
1) Process of design creation was excellent. Cindy was extremely beneficial.2) Talents of lead carpenter (Tim) made construction process successful, even during "problem events."
One item still missing on punchlist due to supplier error.
I really liked the end result. They communicated with us very well. Our bathroom looks amazing.
I am most satisfied with the shower. The whole project was great. I am overall very happy.
They were great and I am very happy with them.
I thought their professionalism was good and once there was there was a problem, they jumped on it.
Harth Builders is really a joy to work with, they truly have a professional crew. I've never worked with a cleaner contractor, and anyone looking for a turnkey solution, Harth is the company to go with.
From the detailed design and selection process through project completion, we know that we made the right choice selecting Harth Builders. They were extremely professional and conscientious through every step of the process and provided nothing but top-notch quality customer service. The staff was extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced in all aspects of the design process and construction phase. From start to finish of the project, they provided high quality workmanship, ongoing detailed communication, and attention to cleanliness throughout the remodel. Many thanks and kudos to Allyn, Greg, Jeremy, Tim, Steven, Andrew, Ellen, and the entire Harth Builders staff for exceeding our expectations!
-Ongoing communication & status updates throughout the entire remodeling process kept us in the loop at all times.-Professionalism of the entire staff. -Cleanliness of the work area at the end of each day.-The time spent during the design phase was critical to ensure that the entire project met our needs and specifications.
Nothing. The project, design, and selections turned out to be exactly what we wanted.
Harth Builders provides top-notch customer service and we wouldn't change a thing.
I was especially impressed with Steve Torres's dedication--Harth & I agreed that the project would be completed the day before my daughter's birthday party. Steve stayed until after 7pm on the completion day sweeping up my patio and helping me place all of the new furniture I ordered.
I enjoy the relationship I have with Greg & his team--they are very thorough, professional, creative, & attentive.
Harth and their subcontractors do the finest work possible. I would recommend them to those fortunate enought to be able to afford the very best.
They came up with an innovative design for a tough space. They helped me pick the best materials. The work went very quickly, without gaps in the construction. The site was kept immaculate throughout the demolition and construction. They worked with me to address unexpected issues as they came up, and provided timely and effective solutions. The end result is spectacular, both in appearance and functionality. Harth and their subcontractors do the finest work possible. I would recommend them enthousiastically to those fortunate enought to afford the very best.
They came up with an innovative design for a tough space. They helped my pick the best materials. The work went very quickly, without gaps in the construction. The end result is spectacular.
I couldn't have asked for a better company to work with. The entire team made my remodel a breeze. There is great communication from start to finish and when you invite people into your home to do a job, they should care about your property as much as you do. Harth did a great job at that. I keep thinking of new projects to do so that I have the opportunity to work with them again!
I was most satisfied by how clean my house was kept. I'm always tidying up and the thought of the demolition worried me a great deal before we started our projects. Every night, the Harth team did a great job of making sure they cleaned up.
cleanliness, professionalism of onsite people, written scope of work detail
We were pleased with our service and addressed the issues that arose before the project was complete
We did have a small problem with the lights on the stairs but the problem was fixed quickly and looked good. Everything else was done well.
Everyone who worked on this job was very professional and courteous. I thought the people building the deck had good ideas on how to place the lights and turn the posts on the corners to make them look better. I would not have thought about some of the things they asked me and appreciate their ideas. Also, we really appreciate the fact that Mike built the deck with the hidden fasteners and not the screws. It really looks great.
As a GuildQuality Guildmember, Harth Builders relies on our customer surveying to help them deliver an exceptional customer experience.
We have surveyed customers on behalf of Harth Builders in Blue Bell, PA; Ambler, PA; Lower Gwynedd, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Lansdale, PA; North Wales, PA; Glenside, PA; Doylestown, PA; Flourtown, PA; Fort Washington, PA; and 66 other cities in Pennsylvania.
In this report, Harth Builders has published a summary of the customer feedback they've received since they joined GuildQuality in November 2004. In that time, 183 out of 220 customers (83%) responded to a GuildQuality satisfaction survey, with the most recent response in May 2012.
Harth Builders received feedback from a customer in Wynwood, PA.
Harth Builders published an example of their work. View their updated Guildmember Profile.
Harth Builders is a candidate for a 2012 Guildmaster Award.
The Guildmaster Awards recognize exemplary service among home builders, remodelers,
developers, and home services contractors.
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