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Ernst Brothers Celebrating 25 years of service in the industry let Joe, Tim and the rest of the E&E team help determine whether we are a good fit for your project or not.

Whether it's residential or commercial in nature E&E has the experiance you need. We Strive to be a complete, one-stop shop. We try to uncover every stone, regardless if it deals with layout, interior design or construction. In the end we want the customer to be happy with the entire process. It's better for the architect, better for us and much more rewarding and easier for the customer.

Our project scope at the Woodhill House: primary and lower level gut renovation, exterior wrap, elevator installation, a...
11/03/2026

Our project scope at the Woodhill House: primary and lower level gut renovation, exterior wrap, elevator installation, and of course...one probable fireplace.

Planning for precision is part of the Ernst way. But even with forethought, there are decisions that come later in the life of a project. Our flexible, collaborative approach to the process is part of what makes Ernst remarkably uncommon.

We work closely with our clients and partners every step of the way, with a commitment to help guide, plan, and execute their visions, whatever shape they take.

A fireplace may go here, or it may not. Whatever happens, we are here to support our clients and design partners in whatever decisions they make – at the Woodhill House, and everywhere else.

Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect/Interior Designer: Le Whit

📸: Jenny Ham Studio

11/02/2026

Introducing the Ledger House – built over 100 years ago, and entering the next chapter of its story with Ernst.

As excavation and framing begin, we can’t wait to share more plans for the renovation and addition of this historic home. Follow along 👉 Ernst Brothers + Builders

Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect: Peter Zimmerman Architects

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Soon, what you see will be the perfect primary. 🛁We’re taking you inside the Woodhill House mid-build. A skylit shower, ...
10/27/2026

Soon, what you see will be the perfect primary. 🛁

We’re taking you inside the Woodhill House mid-build. A skylit shower, double vanities, two closets, and a soaking tub are all taking shape in the primary suite of this sprawling mid-century home. Swipe for the walkthrough, and follow 👉 Ernst Brothers + Builders to see what it becomes.

Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect/Interior Designer: Le Whit

📸: Jenny Ham Studio

Come on in.This powder room at The Penllyn Estate is a small space, but it still got the full Ernst treatment: a board d...
10/21/2026

Come on in.

This powder room at The Penllyn Estate is a small space, but it still got the full Ernst treatment: a board door on hand-forged hinges, beadboard painted a soft green, a brick floor, and a vintage table turned vanity – all of it crafted for beauty, functionality, and longevity. Sometimes building the extraordinary requires a sense of subtlety. Such is the case in this powder room, which opens quietly to the home’s primary floor, waiting to be discovered.

Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect: Period Architecture
Interior Designer: Viola Interior Design, LLC

📸: Jenny Ham Studio

10/20/2026

Behind every beautiful “after” is a “before” you rarely see.

The Penllyn Estate was a true gut renovation: all of the old wiring, plumbing, and HVAC came out. Structurally, we found entire sections of floor framing and support beams that had to be rebuilt after years of overloading and past modifications.

At an early stage, it can be hard to picture the finished home. Ernst sees past it. We stay committed to the vision through each phase of construction, keeping clients informed and at ease along the way, so the experience feels just as considered as the craftsmanship.
Watch the transformation unfold, one room at a time.

Follow 👉 Ernst Brothers + Builders for more from the Penllyn Estate.

Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect: Period Architecture
Interior Designer: Viola Interior Design, LLC

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Before the cab, the rails, or the doors, an in-home elevator starts with a column of empty space and a handful of questi...
10/19/2026

Before the cab, the rails, or the doors, an in-home elevator starts with a column of empty space and a handful of questions.

What materials to use?

Here we opted for wood, as it’s best practice to keep building materials consistent.

These are the bones of the Woodhill House home elevator, from the pit at the lowest level to the hoistway rising through the house. The framing uses engineered lumber because ordinary studs can twist and bow over time, and an elevator doesn’t tolerate either. The rails mount right to this structure, so every wall has to stay plumb for the life of the house.

Follow 👉 Ernst Brothers + Builders for more from behind the walls.

Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect/Interior Designer: Le Whit

📸: Jenny Ham Studio

Where to store mechanicals?

We’re building out the elevator equipment above the shaft where there’s extra room, keeping the column and space below slim and compact.

How many stops?

In this mid-century home, three stops – basement, main floor, and upstairs – will connect all floors by elevator, keeping the home compliant with building codes specific to residential structures.

What about safety?

Aside from the quality of the machine itself, fire safety is a big consideration in home elevator construction. This shaft has a one-hour fire-resistance rating.

And as for design?

We’ve been in conversation with the home’s interior designer since the beginning, as plans to host the elevator shaft within a narrow, curved enclosure required specific design considerations and building methods.

A kitchen isn’t finished when we hand over the keys. It’s finished years later, when the soapstone has darkened where ha...
10/14/2026

A kitchen isn’t finished when we hand over the keys. It’s finished years later, when the soapstone has darkened where hands rest most, the walnut has mellowed, and the room has hosted more holidays than anyone can count.

These photos were taken just before our clients moved back home, as we were working through our punch list. They show an arched range alcove, glass-front cabinets on hand-forged hinges, and a walnut island built to anchor everything around it. The details are all there, ready to support the unfolding of daily life for years to come.

At Ernst, we believe building is a belief in the future. The Penllyn Estate kitchen is a unique space that was built for gathering, and built to last.

Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect: Period Architecture
Interior Designer: Viola Interior Design, LLC
Kitchen Cabinetry: Bluebell Fine Cabinetry & Design

📸: Jenny Ham Studio

Why does an 1890s house have 1700s handiwork? We have France and Philadelphia to thank.The Penllyn Estate in Lower Gwyne...
10/13/2026

Why does an 1890s house have 1700s handiwork? We have France and Philadelphia to thank.

The Penllyn Estate in Lower Gwynedd wears a French mansard on the outside. Inside, we find styles that came back into fashion after Philadelphia’s centennial celebrations made the whole country nostalgic for its colonial roots.

This is the first in a miniseries on the craft and history behind the details built into the Penllyn Estate. Follow 👉 Ernst Brothers + Builders for more.

Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect: Period Architecture
Interior Designer: Viola Interior Design, LLC

📸: Jenny Ham Studio

10/06/2026

Watch the progress of our Villanova Tudor Revival project. In the blink of an eye, a sizeable addition is seamlessly joined to the home’s existing structure by a double-sided fireplace – perfect for integrated and intuitive indoor-outdoor living.
 
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Builder: Ernst Brothers + Builders
Architect: John Milner Architects, Inc.
Interior Designer: Andrea Krill Interiors - Designer, Entrepreneur, (former) CPA
 
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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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