Horst & Son Inc.
A quiet, longstanding custom builder with a Mennonite-craftsmanship reputation.
- Founded
- 1980s
- Years in Business
- 40+ years
- Headquarters
- Lancaster County, PA
- Categories
- 2 tracks
Company
Who they are.
"Do the work quietly and do it right — referrals drive the business."
Horst & Son is a smaller, family-run custom builder that has built quietly across Lancaster County for decades.
The firm is favored by buyers who want a traditional, craftsmanship-driven experience without high-profile marketing.
Recognition
- Referral-driven — awards not the focus
Where They Build
Active market map.
Scattered-lot custom builder.
Lancaster County
- Countywide, scattered-lot
Home Styles
What they build.
Traditional
Colonial, Cape Cod, farmhouse.
Craftsman
Wood-forward detailing.
Price Range
What it costs to build here.
- Starting price
- $600,000
- Average price
- $800,000 – $1.3M
- Luxury range
- $1.5M+
Cost-plus or fixed with allowances.
Floor Plans
What they build, at a glance.
- Bedrooms
- 3 – 5
- Bathrooms
- 2.5 – 4
- Square Footage
- 2,400 – 4,500
- Garage
- 2 or 3-car
- First-Floor Primary
- Available
Popular Layouts
Customization
How much can you personalize?
- Design Center
- Buyer's designer or referred partners.
- Structural Options
- Unlimited.
- Interior Selections
- Custom cabinetry available.
- Exterior Selections
- Custom.
- Overall Flexibility
- Full custom.
Construction Process
From contract to keys.
- Timeline
- 10 – 14 months.
- Contract
- Fixed-price with allowances or cost-plus.
- Deposits
- 10%.
- Selections
- During design phase.
- Communication
- Direct owner involvement.
- Warranty
- 1 / 2 / 10.
- Walkthrough
- Multiple checkpoints.
Financing
How the money moves.
- Construction financing
- Construction-to-permanent loan.
- Rate lock
- Extended locks available.
- Incentives
- N/A.
- Closing costs
- Buyer-paid.
Prospective Buyer Tips
Honest guidance, before you sign.
Best fit for: Buyers who want a low-key, craftsmanship-driven custom builder with strong community roots.
Strengths
- Owner involvement
- Craftsmanship focus
- Referral-based reputation
Potential Trade-offs
- Limited marketing means less public information
- Smaller crew means fewer concurrent projects
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
- 01
Can I visit a home currently under construction?
- 02
Who are recent buyers I can speak with?
Frequently Asked Questions
What buyers ask us about Horst & Son Inc..
Are they at the Parade of Homes?
Not typically — Horst & Son runs a referral-driven practice.
How do I contact them?
Typically by referral from a past client or your lender.
Do they build on my land?
Yes — scattered-lot is their model.
What's the price range?
$800,000 – $1.3M typical, with higher estate work.
How long does a build take?
10 – 14 months.
What warranty?
1 / 2 / 10.
What financing?
Construction-to-permanent loan.
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