From pre-construction through the final walk-through, our commercial construction experts will help develop a strategic and cost-effective plan to build your space. There is no place like your own home, which is why we work closely with you to develop a space that compliments your everyday life. Wether it's adding a new addition, renovating a space, or maybe you're not sure, we're here to help guide you in the right direction. We provide full kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation, mudroom cubbies, interior design services and everything in between.
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For 31 years Gardner/Fox has been building up Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. From churches to multi-level offices, we have the experience and knowledge to handle any project. We offer architecture, interior design, and construction services, to assist you with whatever you may need. Renovating your home can be an exciting and confusing time, and Gardner/Fox wants to help you! Our in-house team of architects and interior designers help create your dream, while our construction staff brings it to life!
Quality, integrity, and drive are what make Gardner/Fox the perfect match for your commercial construction project. We work in multiple private sectors such as religious, institutional, medical, automotive, retail, office, and historical restoration and construction. Operating as a CM (negotiated contract), we work closely with our client and the entire team to deliver a successful project.
During pre-construction, we focus on foundational elements, which when carefully considered and developed, lead to a detailed outline for the project ahead. We provide information regarding our construction process, means, methods, systems, and equipment, to assure our clients are well informed throughout the entire operation.
We provide our customers with a one-stop shopping experience. We design and build kitchens, bathrooms, additions, family rooms, basements, outdoor spaces, pools, patios, and just about any other part of your home you may desire. Whether you are just getting started and need a designer or have a fully built home that needs a little interior design TLC, Gardner/Fox does it all. Fully explore your home's potential and accurately document the renovation and construction process with one of our skilled architects.
Reviews (6)
Jay Mutchler
Jun 03, 2021
Gardner Fox has our strongest endorsement and recommendation! We did a complete home renovation with them 5 years ago and we could not be happier with the process and the results. After deciding to renovate our current house rather than move, we spoke to Mark Fox about the process and our desires for our renovation. He explained the process, and then sat down with us to develop plans for our "new" house.
He and his team developed a beautiful plan based on our desires, our budget and the existing layout of our house. The Gardner Fox team's execution of the actual construction was equally as smooth and professional. We had heard many horror stories from similar undertakings with other companies, but Gardner Fox stuck to both the timeline and the budget!
They were very responsive and kept us informed and involved every step of the way. Their follow up and warrantee process has been equally outstanding. As with any major undertaking like this, there will be issues that arise and Gardner Fox has stood by their work 100%. We could not be happier that we did the renovation and especially that we chose Gardner Fox to do the job! To this day my wife will randomly comment "I love our house!"
He and his team developed a beautiful plan based on our desires, our budget and the existing layout of our house. The Gardner Fox team's execution of the actual construction was equally as smooth and professional. We had heard many horror stories from similar undertakings with other companies, but Gardner Fox stuck to both the timeline and the budget!
They were very responsive and kept us informed and involved every step of the way. Their follow up and warrantee process has been equally outstanding. As with any major undertaking like this, there will be issues that arise and Gardner Fox has stood by their work 100%. We could not be happier that we did the renovation and especially that we chose Gardner Fox to do the job! To this day my wife will randomly comment "I love our house!"
Jim Byrne
Oct 25, 2020
Santa Petti
Feb 16, 2020
Save yourself the time and go with Hellings Builders. We reached out to them for a home renovation and had them give us a proposal. After a $1000 (non-refundable deposit) and paying engineer fees, we got other proposals that were consistently 20% cheaper for the same scope. When we did not move forward with Gardner Fox they attempted to charge us for their time for (what we understood as) a free estimate. When we refused to pay they threatened 'alternative action' (read: legal action). After this experience I could not, in good conscious, recommend them to anyone.
Philip Rakita
Oct 30, 2018
We hired Gardner Fox to add a simple 10' by 14' addition to the back of our 1812 house in Center City which included a powder room and stackable washer/dryer area with doors. In a word, it has been a complete disaster. A contractual 90 day "substantial completion" has turned into a 6 month ordeal, with most subcontractors only "working" two days a week onsite.
The company's work schedules are meaningless. Project supervision has been abysmal with poor attempts of any ongoing communication with the client. Supervisor rarely present when subcontractors initially showed up to start work to explain what needed to be done in presence of client. The subcontractors, with exception, are indeed "sub" par in the work that has been done (work that has had to be been corrected more than once) due to lack of supervision. Issues with insulation install and drywall according to contract, electrical finish needed 2 days to correct initial install issues, initial plumbing install for gas heater had to be re-done, painters never sanded or filled nail holes, issues with measurements for washer/dryer install as well as downdraft range hood install led to drama on a daily basis.
The list is almost endless. Company seems unable or unwilling to complete the job to the client's satisfaction and lacks any consideration for the client's needs (went without a washer/dryer for almost 7 months). Would not recommend using this company unless you are a masochist, can do your own project management and be onsite every day to supervise what is supposed to be taking place. Poor value for the high price paid.
The company's work schedules are meaningless. Project supervision has been abysmal with poor attempts of any ongoing communication with the client. Supervisor rarely present when subcontractors initially showed up to start work to explain what needed to be done in presence of client. The subcontractors, with exception, are indeed "sub" par in the work that has been done (work that has had to be been corrected more than once) due to lack of supervision. Issues with insulation install and drywall according to contract, electrical finish needed 2 days to correct initial install issues, initial plumbing install for gas heater had to be re-done, painters never sanded or filled nail holes, issues with measurements for washer/dryer install as well as downdraft range hood install led to drama on a daily basis.
The list is almost endless. Company seems unable or unwilling to complete the job to the client's satisfaction and lacks any consideration for the client's needs (went without a washer/dryer for almost 7 months). Would not recommend using this company unless you are a masochist, can do your own project management and be onsite every day to supervise what is supposed to be taking place. Poor value for the high price paid.
Paul D.
May 20, 2017
Patricia Wilson
Feb 20, 2014
I posted a review of this company on another review website. I wrote that we hired this company to do a sunroom addition. It was and continues to be a disaster for us. We had leaking skylights, the cabinetry ordered was not sized properly, the dry wall is cracking, the wood floor has needed repair and the outside carpentry has been redone is areas.
This firm was awful. They left a response asking that I return a call to them which I did. This work was done on my home in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. When Mr. Fox called me, I returned his call. In addition to chastising me for paying my bill after receiving credits for damage done during the project as well as cleaning that they did not complete, Mr. Fox told me I was ridiculous and unfair for posting this review.
He then said, "Have a nice life." and hung up on me. I returned both his and Mr. Ingram's call in an effort to hopefully be reassured that they had changed their service model. They had posted their number to call them because they said they wanted to rectify the situation. Clearly, that wasn't the case. Instead, I was treated rudely. Please ask Gardner-Fox to provide you with my name and phone number if you are considering them for a project.
I will be happy to speak with you and show you the quality of their work. Mr. Fox seemed to me to be fixated on the fact that I did not call them back during the warranty period. In effect, we fired Gardner-Fox. Who would ask a company to return to their home when they did such a poor job?
This firm was awful. They left a response asking that I return a call to them which I did. This work was done on my home in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. When Mr. Fox called me, I returned his call. In addition to chastising me for paying my bill after receiving credits for damage done during the project as well as cleaning that they did not complete, Mr. Fox told me I was ridiculous and unfair for posting this review.
He then said, "Have a nice life." and hung up on me. I returned both his and Mr. Ingram's call in an effort to hopefully be reassured that they had changed their service model. They had posted their number to call them because they said they wanted to rectify the situation. Clearly, that wasn't the case. Instead, I was treated rudely. Please ask Gardner-Fox to provide you with my name and phone number if you are considering them for a project.
I will be happy to speak with you and show you the quality of their work. Mr. Fox seemed to me to be fixated on the fact that I did not call them back during the warranty period. In effect, we fired Gardner-Fox. Who would ask a company to return to their home when they did such a poor job?
