Pine Hill Building Co.
A truly custom builder — every home designed for its site, its owners, and the way they actually live.
- Founded
- 2000s
- Years in Business
- 20+ years
- Headquarters
- Lancaster County, PA
- Categories
- 2 tracks
Company
Who they are.
"Homes should feel inevitable — like they couldn't have been built any other way."
Pine Hill Building Co. is a fully custom builder that works closely with buyers, architects, and interior designers to produce site-specific homes at the upper end of the Lancaster County market.
Where production builders start from a plan library, Pine Hill starts from the site and the family — every home is designed from a blank sheet.
Recognition
- Lancaster Parade of Homes featured builder
- Local design awards
Where They Build
Active market map.
Fully custom builder — works on scattered lots throughout Central PA.
Lancaster County
- Manheim Township
- Warwick
- Lampeter-Strasburg
- Lancaster Township
Dauphin County
- Derry Township
- Hummelstown
Lebanon County
- Cornwall
Home Styles
What they build.
Modern Farmhouse
Signature aesthetic — clean lines, warm materials.
Transitional
Traditional forms with modern interior planning.
Classic Estate
Colonial, Georgian, and stone country manors.
Contemporary
Occasional modern commissions.
Price Range
What it costs to build here.
- Starting price
- $800,000 (small custom)
- Average price
- $1.2M – $2.5M
- Luxury range
- $3M – $6M+
Everything is bespoke — pricing is cost-plus-fee or fixed with allowance lines.
Floor Plans
What they build, at a glance.
- Bedrooms
- 3 – 6
- Bathrooms
- 3.5 – 6+
- Square Footage
- 3,000 – 8,500+
- Garage
- 3 or 4-car, often with carriage house or accessory building
- First-Floor Primary
- Almost always available
Popular Layouts
Customization
How much can you personalize?
- Design Center
- Bespoke — works with buyer's designer, or refers preferred design partners.
- Structural Options
- Unlimited — every home is engineered from scratch.
- Interior Selections
- Fully custom cabinetry, millwork, and finishes.
- Exterior Selections
- Fully custom.
- Overall Flexibility
- Full custom — no plan constraints.
Construction Process
From contract to keys.
- Timeline
- 12 – 18 months from contract; design phase 4 – 6 months.
- Contract
- Fixed-price or cost-plus with GMP; allowance-driven.
- Deposits
- 10% at contract; progress draws during construction.
- Selections
- Structured across the design phase with the buyer's designer.
- Communication
- Weekly on-site meetings with the buyer, project manager, and designers.
- Warranty
- 1 / 2 / 10 with post-close service program.
- Walkthrough
- Multiple checkpoints across the build.
Financing
How the money moves.
- Construction financing
- Buyer-financed construction-to-permanent loan; Corie Adams Lending Team structures these regularly.
- Rate lock
- Extended locks (12 – 18 months) available for high-net-worth borrowers.
- Incentives
- Not applicable — custom builds don't carry builder incentives.
- Closing costs
- Buyer-paid.
Prospective Buyer Tips
Honest guidance, before you sign.
Best fit for: Buyers who want a fully bespoke home and are prepared for a longer, design-intensive process.
Strengths
- Fully custom — no plan library constraints
- Detailed craftsmanship at the top of the market
- Strong architect and designer network
Potential Trade-offs
- Longer timeline than production
- Higher price point
- Requires buyer engagement across selections and design
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
- 01
Is my contract fixed-price or cost-plus?
- 02
What allowances are baked into the price, and what happens if I exceed them?
- 03
How are change orders priced and scheduled?
- 04
Who is my day-to-day contact?
Frequently Asked Questions
What buyers ask us about Pine Hill Building Co..
Is Pine Hill a production or custom builder?
Fully custom. Every home is site-specific and architect-designed.
How long does a custom build take?
Typically 12 – 18 months from contract to close, plus a 4 – 6 month design phase before that.
What's the price range?
Most builds fall between $1.2M and $2.5M; estate work runs higher.
Do I need my own architect?
You can bring one, or Pine Hill will connect you with preferred design partners.
Do they build on scattered lots?
Yes — that's the majority of their work.
What financing works for their homes?
Construction-to-permanent loans, which Corie Adams Lending Team specializes in structuring.
Are they at the Parade of Homes?
Yes — regular featured builder.
How is pricing structured?
Fixed-price with allowances, or cost-plus with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).
What warranty do they offer?
1-year workmanship, 2-year mechanical, 10-year structural, plus a post-close service program.
Can they help me find land?
They frequently walk lots with buyers before contract.
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