Timson Builders, Ltd., has been helping homeowners and businesses in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties realize their dreams for over 30 years. Whether the job is a small specialized residential renovation or a major commercial construction project, it will receive the same attention to detail and budget. As fully-licensed and insured on-site general contractor, we manage a team of skilled, professional subcontractors who understand our commitment to the highest quality craftsmanship. Our reputation for exceeding homeowners' and architect's expectations has resulted in a legacy of referrals and satisfied customers. Let us meet with you to show some examples of our diverse portfolio and talk about how we can help you realize your construction goals.
"We found Stan on Angiâ s List for a remodel of our unfinished basement and we were impressed with his knowledge, his ideas, and his commitment to doing quality work. When we first met, we told him that we had a baby on the way and were working with a tight window to hopefully complete the project before the baby was born. We hired him and we knew that we made the correct decision because he was determined to make that deadline (and he did). Stan also worked with us on our budget and helped us cut where we needed to in order to make our dream basement come true. He handled all of the permits and talked with the borough for us so we didnâ t have to deal with that headache which made the process so much quicker and easier. That was very important to us. Lastly, even though our project was smaller in comparison to what he normally does, we didnâ t feel like he cared about our project any less than others. The commitment and care did not go unnoticed. Thank you Stan for making our basement beautiful for our new family. Highly recommend!"
Paul and Hayley D on March 2024
Timson Builders, Ltd., has been helping homeowners and businesses in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties realize their dreams for over 30 years. Whether the job is a small specialized residential renovation or a major commercial construction project, it will receive the same attention to detail and budget. As fully-licensed and insured on-site general contractor, we manage a team of skilled, professional subcontractors who understand our commitment to the highest quality craftsmanship. Our reputation for exceeding homeowners' and architect's expectations has resulted in a legacy of referrals and satisfied customers. Let us meet with you to show some examples of our diverse portfolio and talk about how we can help you realize your construction goals.
"We found Stan on Angiâ s List for a remodel of our unfinished basement and we were impressed with his knowledge, his ideas, and his commitment to doing quality work. When we first met, we told him that we had a baby on the way and were working with a tight window to hopefully complete the project before the baby was born. We hired him and we knew that we made the correct decision because he was determined to make that deadline (and he did). Stan also worked with us on our budget and helped us cut where we needed to in order to make our dream basement come true. He handled all of the permits and talked with the borough for us so we didnâ t have to deal with that headache which made the process so much quicker and easier. That was very important to us. Lastly, even though our project was smaller in comparison to what he normally does, we didnâ t feel like he cared about our project any less than others. The commitment and care did not go unnoticed. Thank you Stan for making our basement beautiful for our new family. Highly recommend!"
Paul and Hayley D on March 2024
Shafer Renovations, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Great customer service, easy to work with, and great quality work."
Kristien R on August 2022
Shafer Renovations, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Great customer service, easy to work with, and great quality work."
Kristien R on August 2022
Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Or as large projects like finishing basements. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111
"Friendly and quick service!"
Colleen M on June 2023
Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Or as large projects like finishing basements. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111
"Friendly and quick service!"
Colleen M on June 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in bathrooms, basements, kitchen remodels, and painting but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other services. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Steve refinished our living & dining room floors. Sand, clean, coat, resand, clean, and second coat of polyurethane. He is very detail oriented, work met our very high standards, and at a very reasonable price. You can immediately tell he enjoys being a craftsman. We highly recommend!"
Frank R on June 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in bathrooms, basements, kitchen remodels, and painting but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other services. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Steve refinished our living & dining room floors. Sand, clean, coat, resand, clean, and second coat of polyurethane. He is very detail oriented, work met our very high standards, and at a very reasonable price. You can immediately tell he enjoys being a craftsman. We highly recommend!"
Frank R on June 2025
We H & L Home Solutions, LLC we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
We H & L Home Solutions, LLC we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
C. Brennan Construction, Inc. specializes in complete basement design and completion. We have built out reputation on our high standards and attention to detail. We will custom design and finish your basement according to your budget and needs that will add valuable living space and equity to your home. We are with you every step of the way from project design to completion. Our goal is absolute 100% customer satisfaction upon the completion of the job.
"Chris and his team did an excellent job in finishing my basement, he was able to accommodate the changes I was asking for. Professional, efficient and timely, continuous followup and regular updates on the progress. Highly recommended"
Aswin R on September 2024
C. Brennan Construction, Inc. specializes in complete basement design and completion. We have built out reputation on our high standards and attention to detail. We will custom design and finish your basement according to your budget and needs that will add valuable living space and equity to your home. We are with you every step of the way from project design to completion. Our goal is absolute 100% customer satisfaction upon the completion of the job.
"Chris and his team did an excellent job in finishing my basement, he was able to accommodate the changes I was asking for. Professional, efficient and timely, continuous followup and regular updates on the progress. Highly recommended"
Aswin R on September 2024
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Lucas was great to work with! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and provided a professionally written quote onsite. "
Dax A on May 2025
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Lucas was great to work with! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and provided a professionally written quote onsite. "
Dax A on May 2025
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving East Coast homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 16 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. Please call 508-674-0324 with any questions or to schedule a no charge consultation and design.
"I highly recommend Lux Renovations/Owens Corning Basements for refinishing basements. The initial consultant was highly professional and it never felt like he was a ‘salesman’ with high pressure tactics just trying to get his commission. I have never refinished a basement before and assumed it would be the same as any other room in the house but I felt extremely reassured about the materials and methods used to keep the basement in the best condition as possible. When it came to the instillation, I cannot speak highly enough of the people that made it happen. They were prompt, hardworking, considerate, and there was never a moment we were concerned about having people we didn’t know in our home. The results are wonderful. Our basement was feeling like a dingy place we just put stuff but now it is open, clean, and an enjoyable place to be."
Mary D S on November 2024
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving East Coast homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 16 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. Please call 508-674-0324 with any questions or to schedule a no charge consultation and design.
"I highly recommend Lux Renovations/Owens Corning Basements for refinishing basements. The initial consultant was highly professional and it never felt like he was a ‘salesman’ with high pressure tactics just trying to get his commission. I have never refinished a basement before and assumed it would be the same as any other room in the house but I felt extremely reassured about the materials and methods used to keep the basement in the best condition as possible. When it came to the instillation, I cannot speak highly enough of the people that made it happen. They were prompt, hardworking, considerate, and there was never a moment we were concerned about having people we didn’t know in our home. The results are wonderful. Our basement was feeling like a dingy place we just put stuff but now it is open, clean, and an enjoyable place to be."
Mary D S on November 2024
All Phase Construction is your one stop shop. We cover all phases from top to bottom. Floor to roof and everything in between, All Phase professionals are ready to serve your needs with custom solutions that will add value and beauty to your home. Since 1988 All Phase Construction has been a reliable and trusted builder from central PA. We would like to thank you in advance for trusting your family home to our family run business. We are dedicated to excellence, and our customers 100% satisfaction is our primary goal! Call now to get the perfect estimate and deal on your next project! Seeking Custom Kitchen Design? Check out our website: www.customkitchensanddesign.com
"We bought our house in June of 2024 and hired Joe/All Phase to complete a full house restoration. The house was built in 1870. Each person that worked on our house over the course of 4 months was exceptionally professional. We received compliments from our new neighbors as the project progressed and about the team from All Phase that handled each phase of the project. Joe Stillman was quick to respond each time we reached out to make a modification or just check in. He was regularly on site to ensure expectations were met. We had walls removed, added insulation, a full house electrical rewire, dual zone HVAC install, walls removed, windows installed in walls that had no windows, sliding glass doors installed where there were no previous sliding glass doors, house fully drywalled and painted, all new woodwork, new roof, new siding and new downspouts. They also built a portico. I would highly recommend Joe and his entire team. We also had a garage built this year that I?ll review next."
Michele Y on May 2025
All Phase Construction is your one stop shop. We cover all phases from top to bottom. Floor to roof and everything in between, All Phase professionals are ready to serve your needs with custom solutions that will add value and beauty to your home. Since 1988 All Phase Construction has been a reliable and trusted builder from central PA. We would like to thank you in advance for trusting your family home to our family run business. We are dedicated to excellence, and our customers 100% satisfaction is our primary goal! Call now to get the perfect estimate and deal on your next project! Seeking Custom Kitchen Design? Check out our website: www.customkitchensanddesign.com
"We bought our house in June of 2024 and hired Joe/All Phase to complete a full house restoration. The house was built in 1870. Each person that worked on our house over the course of 4 months was exceptionally professional. We received compliments from our new neighbors as the project progressed and about the team from All Phase that handled each phase of the project. Joe Stillman was quick to respond each time we reached out to make a modification or just check in. He was regularly on site to ensure expectations were met. We had walls removed, added insulation, a full house electrical rewire, dual zone HVAC install, walls removed, windows installed in walls that had no windows, sliding glass doors installed where there were no previous sliding glass doors, house fully drywalled and painted, all new woodwork, new roof, new siding and new downspouts. They also built a portico. I would highly recommend Joe and his entire team. We also had a garage built this year that I?ll review next."
Michele Y on May 2025
Michael Ward's Building Basics is a general contractor and carpentry firm which has serviced Chester County and the tri-state area for over 20 years. If you are looking for a dependable and reliable company to help you with all of your home remodeling needs, look no further. We know you have a choice in Builders and we appreciate your time in considering us for your deck needs. Building Basics can help using your ideas or ours. Call Building Basics today to get your project underway!! Please visit our company website by clicking the "My Website" link at the top of the page for more information!
"Excellent work job completed quickly "
Nick C on May 2025
Michael Ward's Building Basics is a general contractor and carpentry firm which has serviced Chester County and the tri-state area for over 20 years. If you are looking for a dependable and reliable company to help you with all of your home remodeling needs, look no further. We know you have a choice in Builders and we appreciate your time in considering us for your deck needs. Building Basics can help using your ideas or ours. Call Building Basics today to get your project underway!! Please visit our company website by clicking the "My Website" link at the top of the page for more information!
"Excellent work job completed quickly "
Nick C on May 2025
Pre-made bars cost $1,200 to $6,500, while custom bars range from $2,000 to $22,500, depending on features. For basic needs, pre-fabricated options are more economical and offer quicker installation. Custom bars cost more but provide exact specifications and potentially higher quality. The simplest and most affordable options are freestanding bar cabinets and bar carts.
A good basement bar size depends on your available space and entertaining needs. Most residential bars range from six to 12 feet in length. Standard bar height is 42 inches, while counter-height bars (36 inches) are more family-friendly. Allow 24 to 30 inches of width per person for comfortable seating and at least 36 to 42 inches of clearance behind the bar for movement. For entertaining, an eight to 10-foot bar comfortably seats three to four people.
Permit requirements vary by location, but generally include building permits for structural changes, plumbing permits for wet bars, and electrical permits for new circuits or significant wiring work. Some municipalities also require inspections during and after construction. Check with your local building department before starting your project, as skipping required permits can lead to complications when selling your home and may void insurance coverage if issues arise later.