Tilghman Builders

What Tilghman Builders does

Tilghman Builders Inc. is a privately held, family-owned design-build home remodeling firm founded in 1984 and headquartered at 263 South York Road in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. The company serves residential homeowners across Eastern Pennsylvania (Bucks and Montgomery counties) and Northern New Jersey (Mercer and Hunterdon counties), delivering a full suite of interior and exterior renovation services including whole home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, primary suites, in-law suites, basements, historical restoration, built-ins, outdoor living spaces, garages, sunrooms, and roofing/siding/windows/doors. The core operating methodology is an integrated design-build model that combines architectural design and construction execution under a single point of accountability, eliminating handoff friction between separate architects and contractors.

The company operates on a project-based professional services revenue model with quote-based pricing. Clients pay a 20% down payment at project start, with the remaining balance divided evenly over the estimated project weeks, and receive an Initial Estimate Guarantee that the final cost will be within 5% of the quoted estimate. Tilghman is NARI-certified, BBB Accredited, an NAHB member, and a JLC Big50 honoree, and was recognized through the Bucks-Mont Katrina Relief Project in 2006. Eric Tilghman serves as CEO, succeeding founder Bob Tilghman, and hosts the 'Built Different' podcast launched in 2026 covering construction industry leadership and culture.

Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer, driven by a content marketing engine (blog, eBooks, podcast, email newsletter, Instagram, client case studies) and inbound website requests for estimates, with no third-party reseller or franchise channel. A Preferred Vendor network (Gold Star tier) across appliances, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, roofing, decking, and fireplaces, combined with a RenoFi financing partnership, extends the company's value chain around the core remodeling service.

Name

Tilghman Builders

Legal name

Tilghman Builders Inc.

Website

https://tilghmanbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tilghman Builders is a family-owned, design-build home remodeling firm founded in 1984 serving residential homeowners across Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern New Jersey, delivering full-service interior and exterior renovations under an integrated design-build model with a 5% Estimate Guarantee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Remodeling

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFABAE

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building Construction

SECONDARYIMAFAAAE

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management

SECONDARYHSAPADAB

Second-Story Additions

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Room Additions & Home Extensions

SECONDARYHSAPADAN

Structural Expansion (Foundation, Framing & Load-Bearing Modifications)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Room Additions & Home Extensions

Keywords

• Home remodeling services
• Design-build construction
• Residential renovation
• Home additions
• Kitchen bathroom remodeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hatboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Home Remodeling Services: Project-based professional services revenue model. Projects include whole home renovations, home additions, kitchens, bathrooms, primary suites, basements, in-law suites, historical restoration, built-ins, outdoor living spaces, garages, sunrooms, and roofing/siding/windows. Payment structure includes 20% down payment at project start with remaining balance divided evenly over the estimated project weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tilghman Builders is a full-service design-build home remodeling firm that provides residential renovation services to homeowners in Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern New Jersey. Projects span whole home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, in-law suites, primary suites, basements, historical restoration, built-ins, outdoor living spaces, garages, sunrooms, and exterior envelope work such as roofing, siding, windows, and doors. The company manages each project from initial consultation through final walkthrough using an integrated design-build approach under one firm.

Product overview

Tilghman Builders is a full-service design-build home remodeling firm serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern New Jersey since 1984. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-with-modules architecture. Its core product is comprehensive residential remodeling, delivered through distinct service lines organized under Interior Projects (Full Home Renovations, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Primary Suites, Basements, In-Law Suites, Historical Restoration, Built-Ins) and Exterior Projects (Outdoor Living/Patios/Decks, Roofing/Siding/Windows/Doors, Garages, Sunrooms). The company also produces educational content including the 'Built Different' podcast, eBooks on budgeting and contractor selection, and maintains a Preferred Vendors network. All services are delivered through direct in-person engagement and a structured Design-Build process, not through software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Home Renovations Complete interior and exterior renovation services for existing homes, transforming living spaces according to homeowner vision.
• Home Additions Structural additions to existing homes including second-story additions and room expansions to increase living space.
• Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen renovation services including cabinet installation, countertop upgrades, appliance selection, and layout modifications.
• Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom renovation services including fixture updates, tile work, vanity installation, and accessibility modifications.
• Primary Suites Master bedroom and bathroom renovation services including closet expansions and spa-like upgrades.
• Basement Remodeling Basement conversion and finishing services to transform unfinished spaces into livable areas.
• In-Law Suites Multi-generational living space additions featuring private entrances, full kitchens, bathrooms, and universal design features for elderly family members.
• Historical Restoration Restoration services for historic properties maintaining architectural integrity while updating systems and functionality.
• Built-Ins Custom built-in cabinetry, shelving, and storage solutions tailored to specific spaces and homeowner needs.
• Outdoor Living, Patios & Decks Exterior living space construction including patios, decks, outdoor kitchens, and entertainment areas.
• Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors Exterior envelope services including roof replacement, siding installation, and window/door upgrades.
• Garage Additions & Conversions New garage construction and garage conversion services to create additional storage, parking, or living space.
• Sunrooms Three-season and four-season sunroom additions featuring large windows and climate control options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Initial estimate guaranteed to be within 5% of final project pricing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered preferred and minor.

• Kieffer's Appliances (Gold Star)preferredOthersPreferred appliance vendor offering discounted pricing and preferred service to Tilghman clients. Designation as Gold Star vendor indicates highest tier preferred status.
• Gabriel's Kitchen and Bath (Gold Star)preferredOthersPreferred Gold Star vendor for cabinets and vanities. Provides cabinetry services to Tilghman projects.
• Village Handcrafted Cabinetry (Gold Star)preferredOthersPreferred Gold Star vendor for custom cabinetry. Featured in multiple case studies for kitchen projects.
• Avalon Flooring (Gold Star)preferredOthersPreferred Gold Star vendor for flooring and tile installation services.
• Suburban Marble, Granite & Tile (Gold Star)preferredOthersPreferred Gold Star vendor for granite countertops, marble, and tile work.
• Build with Ferguson (Gold Star)preferredOthersPreferred Gold Star vendor for cabinets, vanities, and plumbing fixtures. Major supplier of bathroom and kitchen fixtures.
• Grove Supply, Inc. (Gold Star)preferredOthersPreferred Gold Star vendor for plumbing fixtures and bath accessories.
• House of Lilie's Interior Design (Gold Star)preferredOthersPreferred Gold Star vendor for electrical fixtures and interior design services.
• Gerhard's AppliancespreferredOthersPreferred vendor for appliances. Listed alongside Kieffer's Appliances as approved appliance suppliers.
• Denney Electric SupplypreferredOthersPreferred vendor for electrical fixtures and supplies.
• Therma-TrupreferredOthersPreferred vendor for doors, providing exterior door solutions for renovation projects.
• L.J. Smith Stair SystemspreferredOthersPreferred vendor for railings and stair system components.
• ABC SupplypreferredOthersPreferred vendor for roofing and siding materials.
• Allied Landscape SupplypreferredOthersPreferred vendor for EP Henry patio materials and landscape supplies.
• Sequoia SupplypreferredOthersPreferred vendor for maintenance-free decking materials.
• Estates Chimney Sweep, Inc.minorOthersPreferred vendor for prefab fireplaces and chimney services.
• Newtown Fireplace ShopminorOthersPreferred vendor for fireplace products and installation.
• WeinsteinminorOthersPreferred vendor for plumbing fixtures, listed as luxury plumbing supplier.
• General FloorminorOthersPreferred vendor for flooring materials.
• Marble ConceptsminorOthersPreferred vendor for marble and countertop materials.
• Wayfair.comminorOthersPreferred vendor for cabinets and vanities through online retail.
• Bucks-Mont Katrina Relief ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service partnership. Tilghman Builders participated in the Bucks-Mont Katrina Relief Project in 2006 to rebuild homes devastated by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast, working alongside National Association of the Remodeling Industry and The Salvation Army.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Regional players

• Window Nation: Mid-Atlantic window and door replacement company serving PA, NJ, and surrounding states with a direct-sales model. Comparable to Tilghman in mid-Atlantic geographic overlap and direct-to-homeowner sales motion, though narrower in scope (exterior envelope only).
• Thompson Creek Window Company: Mid-Atlantic window, door, and siding replacement company operating a direct-sales model across the same regional footprint as Tilghman. Comparable in target customer, regional geography, and direct sales motion, though specialized to the exterior envelope.

Direct peers

• Castle Building & Remodeling: Mid-sized design-build remodeling firm specializing in additions, kitchens, baths, and whole-home renovations with a single point-of-contact model. Closely comparable to Tilghman in integrated design-build delivery and residential project focus.
• Long Home Products: Regional mid-Atlantic home remodeler specializing in baths, windows, roofing, siding, and kitchens with a direct-sales model. Comparable to Tilghman in service mix, regional geography (overlapping PA/NJ footprint), and project-based residential delivery.
• BOWA: Mid-Atlantic (DC-area) design-build remodeling firm offering whole-home renovations, additions, kitchens, and baths under a single integrated team. Closely comparable to Tilghman in design-build delivery, client experience focus, and regional premium positioning.
• Power Home Remodeling: Mid-Atlantic-based, full-service home remodeler offering design, build, and project management for kitchens, baths, roofing, siding, and windows. Directly comparable to Tilghman in service breadth, mid-Atlantic geographic overlap, and integrated sales/consultation model.
• Case Design/Remodeling: National design-build residential remodeling brand offering whole-home renovations, additions, kitchens, and baths through locally owned offices. Directly comparable in integrated design-build methodology and full-service client experience.
• Bath Fitter: North American bath-remodeling franchise specializing in acrylic tub and shower conversions installed in one day. Comparable to Tilghman as a competing channel for bathroom remodels, though narrower in scope (specialty vs. full design-build).
• Re-Bath: Bath and kitchen remodeling franchise with a national footprint offering full remodels under a turnkey model. Comparable to Tilghman in residential bath/kitchen focus and direct-to-homeowner sales approach, with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLnT_M7TpPzv81yez6oxKamNi79108ZHoX
• Instagraminstagram.com/tilghmanbuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tilghman-builders

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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