Robert Lauten, President, has been active in the construction industry in the Washington Metropolitan area and Northern Virginia since 1974. He has a BFA in fine arts, graduate work in architecture and urban planning, and many years of hands on experience as a master carpenter and job foreman building new homes and remodeling older ones. He started his own company in 1987, shortly after moving with his family to Hillsboro. He and his wife Elsa currently live near Waterford, in a timberframe home. In 2003, Robert earned the designation of Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR). This is an exclusive professional designation of the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) for those who demonstrate exceptional business integrity, competence, a solid track record of customer satisfaction, and have met prescribed educational requirements. In 2004, he became a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). He is a past President and current Director of the Purcellville Business and Professional Association.  Finally, Robert is a member of the Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Commitee (EDAC).

When you call us, the first person you are likely to talk to is Elsa Anders, our Office Manager.  She is the friendly voice on the telephone, and the meticulous record keeper who operates the fully computerized accounting and job costing systems.

We have a team of highly skilled individuals who are our lead carpenters, carpenters and helpers. Between them they have many years of experience, and you will never meet a nicer, more considerate, or more talented group.