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New craftsman-style home with gray siding, stone accents, and covered porch built by Harlan Custom Contracting

Chester County · Delaware County · Montgomery County

New Home Builds

Ground-up custom home building from an owner-operated crew that also lives in the remodeling world — so the details are right the first time.

Building new is the one time you get to make every decision from the footings up. We build custom homes the same way we remodel: owner on the job, honest schedule, and craftsmanship in the details most builders rush past.

Because we spend the rest of our week inside older homes fixing what previous builders got wrong, we know exactly which corners never to cut on yours.

What We Handle

  • Ground-up custom home construction
  • Site planning, permits, and township approvals
  • Foundation through finish carpentry, one accountable team
  • Coordination of all licensed trades
  • Energy-conscious building practices
  • Fixed points of contact — you talk to the builder, not a call center

New Homes Questions

Do you build from our plans or help design?
Either. Bring architect drawings and we'll build to them precisely — or come with ideas and we'll work with you and our design partners to develop plans that fit your lot and budget.
How long does a custom home take?
Typically 8–14 months from permits to keys depending on size, site, and selections. Township approval timelines across Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties vary, and we build that reality into the schedule up front.
What does a custom build cost?
It depends on size, site work, and finish level, so we quote from your actual plans — itemized and honest, the same way we quote a kitchen. No allowance games that balloon later.
Who manages the subcontractors?
We do — the same licensed electricians, plumbers, and HVAC partners we work with week in and week out on our remodeling projects. One accountable builder, start to finish.

Ready to talk about your new home project?

Talk directly with Bruce Harlan about your project — no pressure, no fluff. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

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