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We are Premier Home Renovation Designers and Builders
Whether it’s crafting an elegant outdoor living space or composing that luxurious indoor sanctuary you’ve only dreamed about, we are expert craftsmen at residential home renovation. Servicing clients throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware, First State Building & Design offers customized design, superior workmanship, and professional installation.
We work with you through every step of the design and build process. Our full-service consultative approach extends from the initial discussion and design to customized product recommendations and material selection to final installation and build.
Just as importantly, we complement each project with a seamless, personalized customer experience that you won’t find anywhere else.
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Services We Offer for Your Home
We are Not Your Average Contractor
Any large home renovation can be a taxing, fatiguing process. It doesn’t have to be.
We pride ourselves on customer education and customer communication. Our collaborative process helps to make you part of the process, understand the phases and timelines of the project, and ask any questions (or bring up any issues) along the way.
Our goal? No shock. No surprises. Just our way of reducing your stress and ensuring your project runs as smoothly and effortlessly as possible.
We are Fanatics About Customer Service
We live in a world where customer service has become a catchphrase.
Not at FSBD.
Working with us, you will quickly find that our customer responsiveness is uncanny in an industry where many contractors over-promise and under-deliver. And while other companies pay lip service to customer satisfaction, we are fanatics about it. But don’t just take our word for it. Just check out our Google 5-star ratings.
We Offer Superior Workmanship – Bar None
Our staff consists of well-trained experts with years of knowledge and experience in home renovation and design. Our expertise can mean the difference between an indoor or outdoor space that is “nice” to one that is “stellar”.
But don’t take our word for it; check out our customer reviews.
Our Customers Like to Talk About Us
- My wife and I can't say enough about our experience with FSBD and would highly recommend them. From the outset of the project (an addition onto our house) we were very impressed by their communication and how they guided us through … More the process of finalizing design and making material choices. Joe and his team were on top of everything, and were responsive to our decisions and feedback. When the project began, Matt, Tom and Riley were all wonderful to have on site. Matt, the project manager, was very communicative about every step in the process and always answered any questions in a timely manner and fulfilled any asks we had. Tom and Riley, who did the bulk of the work, were very professional and worked hard. Their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and ability to field my (ignorant) questions and requests was top notch. At the end, they had fulfilled everything we asked. Many details we thought might get lost in process were ALWAYS taken care of, and in many cases they had taken care of things we hadn't even considered. We are completely satisfied with the work they did, and we will look for opportunities to work with them again.
- We absolutely LOVE our new deck built by FSBD. We had an old stone patio that was falling apart. FSBD worked with us to design a large beautiful deck to replace our old patio. The result is absolutely gorgeous! Now we are out there every … More day and evening. We have gotten endless compliments on the deck and our neighbors all want to know who built it. Everyone at FSBD was great to work with. They kept the construction site clean and safe for us and our dogs, addressed all my questions in a timely manner, and I could not be happier. I recommend FSBD 100%!
- We had a great experience with FSBD. Dave, Ed and Matt were very professional, timely and enjoyable to have around. Their craftsmanship and respect for our property as they built our beautiful sunroom were first rate. We could not be more … More thrilled with the results and would highly recommend FSBD!
- I can't say enough good things about working with First State Building and Design. From the initial estimate through the planning and installation of my motorized pergola their communications were frequent, easy to understand and reliable. … More They said what they would do, when they would do it, and then they did it. Whenever I had a question, I would get a response within 24 hours if not the same day. Installers were professional, attentive to detail, and neat. I will definitely use them for my next project!
- I can't say enough about the quality of FSBD !!! The deck came out better than I could have imagined. My project was delayed by all of the rain we've gotten over the last 2 months but FSBD stayed in touch and even volunteered … More a discount for the delay !!!
The build crew of Matt & Miguel did an outstanding job. I HIGHLY recommend FSBD for any project you might have.
Sincerely,
Steve A. - My husband and I had an enclosed 3 season porch and deck built by FSBD. We love it! We had no concerns or complaints during the entire process. I want to send out kudos to Dave and Edward who were the primary carpenters.They were both professional, … More friendly, thorough, and extremely hard working. Our pup, Indie, loved them, too! I have already recommended FSBD to friends.
- The end result of our project was beautiful, well crafted and exactly what we wanted. The sub contractors did a fantastic job and the project manager was a pleasure to work with. Only gave four stars because we had a dispute with the company … More over the design of the stairs. While the design of the stairs was in the approved blueprints, it was not what was originally discussed, poorly called out in the blueprints and the change never communicated outright by the sales manager. Not only was the design a safety hazard for my small children and dogs, what had been executed to that point was off centered. While the company did correct the issue and ultimately executed to our original expectations, it was not without headache and a lot of back and forth discussions. I would advise all considering customers, to carefully review all designs for consistency and ask questions beyond annoyance.
- We had our existing screened porch updated with Sunspace screens/vinyl windows and a new porch ceiling. While we had a delay to the start of construction due to an unexpected permitting issue, the end result was fantastic. We absolutely … More love how it turned out. Dave and crew were skilled and professional, easy to work with. Their attention to detail was excellent. Joe helped us navigate the little speed bump we had to a very good outcome. We could not be happier with how the porch came out and the work that FSBD did.
- I had a small screened in porch that I wanted to turn into a three season room so that I could get more use out of the space. I wanted windows that opened as much as possible. I contacted First State Building and Design, and they showed … More me the Sunscape brand of windows that open 75% for maximum airflow. The windows also hold in heat when closed so you can use the room in early spring and fall with a small heater. I purchased the matching door with the windows. First State Building was excellent to work with and very responsive. The measurements were perfect. I am glad I made the renovation decision.
- Great job and very helpful with design and execution
- My husband and I contacted First State Building & Design for both a deck and stamped concrete patio. Working with the team was a breeze! Jasen helped us turn our idea into reality to design outdoor areas that fit our style and budget. … More Joe kept the project on track, responsive and kept us informed each step of the way. The contractors assigned were professional and the quality of the build was outstanding. We have gotten so many compliments on the final product and we couldn't be happier!
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- We love how our deck turned out. FSBD was great to work with, and the crew was fantastic. I got quotes from a few companies and FSBD came in with the best offer - we were able to upgrade a number of features for the price of a very basic … More deck at another company, without compromising on quality.
- First State Building & Design built our deck in 2022. I had very specific needs and they helped me design the perfect set up that incorporated a hot tub, cooking area, and dining area. Plus they integrated all of it into one beautiful, … More cohesive, entertaining space. They were great to work with, the work is incredibly high quality, and I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Come visit our main showroom centrally located along the Route 202 corridor. We have two floors showcasing the exterior and interior materials we work with – from Timbertek decking boards, to MasterCraft cabinetry to Sunspace Weathermaster windows and doors.
