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.

Construction-to-permanent loan.

Corie Adams

Lending Team

Client Login Get Pre-Approved

H&S

Horst & Son Inc.

A quiet, longstanding custom builder with a Mennonite-craftsmanship reputation.

Founded: 1980s
Headquarters: Lancaster County, PA
In business: 40+ years

Overview

Who they are

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.

Do the work quietly and do it right — referrals drive the business.

Ideal buyer

Who this builder suits

Buyers who want a low-key, craftsmanship-driven custom builder with strong community roots.

customsemi custom

Communities served

Where they build

Countywide, scattered-lot, Lancaster County

Scattered-lot custom builder.

Building style

How the homes are made

Traditional: Colonial, Cape Cod, farmhouse.
Craftsman: Wood-forward detailing.

Design center: Buyer's designer or referred partners.
Structural changes: Unlimited.
Interior selections: Custom cabinetry available.
Exterior: Custom.
Overall flexibility: Full custom.

Advantages

What they do exceptionally well

Owner involvement
Craftsmanship focus
Referral-based reputation

Things to consider

What deserves a second look

Limited marketing means less public information
Smaller crew means fewer concurrent projects

Questions to ask

Bring these to the model home

01Can I visit a home currently under construction?
02Who are recent buyers I can speak with?

Financing considerations

How the money usually works here

Construction financing: Construction-to-permanent loan.
Rate lock: Extended locks available.
Incentives: N/A.
Closing costs: Buyer-paid.
Timeline: 10 – 14 months.
Deposits: 10%.
Warranty: 1 / 2 / 10.

Common questions

About building with 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.

Considering Horst & Son Inc.?

Bring the plan and the lot. We will walk the numbers, the incentive math, and the timeline before you sign anything.

Get Pre-Approved Talk With Corie

Educational information only. Corie Adams and Network Funding, LP are not affiliated with Horst & Son Inc.. Builder pricing, communities, incentives, warranty terms, and timelines vary and are subject to change; confirm all details directly with the builder. This is not a commitment to lend. Corie Adams NMLS #1875205. Network Funding, LP NMLS #2297.