Brandywine Valley 2024 Newcomers Guide

New to our area? Or want to discover what’s interesting and helpful for local residents? Then check out the businesses, services and organizations in this handy guide.

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Architects, Builders, Home Improvement

Austin Hepburn Windows in Radnor
AustinHepburnWindows.com
Austin Hepburn is a master carpenter specializing in window and door installation along the Main Line/Chester County area for 33 years. From whole-house replacement projects to a simple sliding door, Austin can solve your window and door problems. Austin likes to say, the cheapest window installed correctly is better than the best window installed incorrectly.

B&D Builders in Paradise
BAndDBuilders.com
B&D Builders is a full-service custom builder with more than 20 years’ experience in bringing grand projects to life. Their team of skilled designers and craftsmen have brought creativity and attention to detail to hundreds of projects, including equestrian facilities, bank barns, event venues, luxury homes, commercial properties and more.

Dewson Construction in Wilmington
DewsonConstruction.com
Dewson Construction is a full-service custom home builder building and renovating homes in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland for 30+ years. From large-scale new construction and whole-house renovations to smaller-scale renovations and additions, they incorporate the same Dewson trademarks of exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service into every project — every time.

King Construction Company, LLC in New Holland
KingBarns.com
King Construction Company is a recognized leader in quality design and craftsmanship for barns, arenas, garages and accessory structures. King Construction works with their clients in all aspects of the design process to provide an exceptional building experience.

Peter Zimmerman Architects in Berwyn
PZArchitects.com
Peter Zimmerman Architects is a full-service residential design firm. PZA designs houses that are enjoyed from generation to generation. Their talented team creates custom solutions to suit their clients’ needs and lifestyle, while also seamlessly integrating with the surrounding environment. They take pride in their attention to detail and personalized approach for each project.

Renewal Dynamics, Inc. in Kennett Square
Facebook.com/RenewalDynamics
Renewal Dynamics is an established architectural and planning firm that works with clients to address their needs for new construction, renovation, expansion and adaptive reuse of historic, forgotten or unique structures. The firm’s personnel have a combined total of over 45 years of planning experience and share a dedication to addressing the particular architectural needs of each client.

Sheller Energy in West Chester
ShellerOil.com
Sheller Energy is a family-owned and operated heating, oil and full HVAC service provider, serving the Chester County area for 60 years. Sheller offers a wide array of heating and cooling options to meet customers’ unique needs and budgets, from advanced high-efficiency systems to simple energy-saving devices. Sheller provides full service through sale, installation, maintenance and repairs, with a company culture built upon doing the right thing.

Stoltzfus Construction in Honey Brook
StoltzfusConstruction.com
Stoltzfus Construction is a small Chester County contracting company, since 2004, doing residential renovations and custom restoring primarily in the Main Line area. Follow along on Instagram to keep up with their latest projects.

White Horse Construction in Parkesburg
WHCHorseBarns.com
Thinking of remodeling or building a horse barn, arena, equestrian complex, stand-alone garage or agricultural building? White Horse Construction understands what you want, having a solid reputation of building outstanding equestrian facilities and agricultural structures. White Horse Construction structures will enhance your estate for generations to come. Visit their website or call them.

Finance

Key Financial, Inc. in West Chester
KeyFinancialInc.com
Key Financial has been providing financial planning and wealth management both locally and nationally for over 35 years. Listed as one of Forbes’ and Barron’s Top Advisors in America, Patti Brennan and her team have helped thousand of people live the lives they planned for, create generational legacy and retire in comfort.

Golf Clubs

Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern
ChesterValleyGC.org
Chester Valley Golf Club offers a premier experience for golfers and non-golfers alike. Join them for exceptional golfing, swimming, racquet sports and dining. Their newly renovated first floor includes an upgraded restaurant, pro shop and brand-new golfing simulator. Discover your new community and make lasting memories at Chester Valley Golf Club.

Healthcare

Delaware Hospice
DelawareHospice.org
You’re not alone in facing serious illness. Delaware Hospice embraces you and your loved one with a community-focused continuum of support, providing more than in-home hospice care. Whether you need community resources, palliative care or grief support, they provide comprehensive care to children and adults for every stage of serious illness. Call or visit their website for local, expert care.

Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown
SuburbanHosp.org
Suburban Community Hospital now offers a convenient online scheduling system called ‘GetCareNow’ for its emergency department. Patients can easily book an appointment through the hospital’s website, receiving priority over walk-in patients with similar symptoms and real-time updates on wait times. It’s important to note that ‘GetCareNow’ is designed for non-life-threatening emergencies, and individuals facing a true medical emergency should contact 911 without delay.

Home Furnishings, Design & Decor

Ball & Ball in Exton
BallAndBall.com
Since 1932, Ball and Ball has been a family-owned business located in Chester County. They make reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century lighting, fireplace accessories, door and furniture hardware, as well as custom work. They ship all over the country. Visit their showroom in Exton or their website.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen in Chester Springs
DreamMaker-Remodel.com/Chester-County
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a customer-focused, full-service remodeling company. With a dedication to superior craftsmanship and ethical excellence, DreamMaker remodels aren’t just about transformations — they’re about you! Their customer-focused approach keeps you at the center, whether they’re working on a kitchen, bathroom or your entire home. Experience the DreamMaker difference soon!

Holland Floor Covering in Wayne
HollandFloor.com
Holland Floor Covering is a family-owned full service flooring company with 50+ years of experience in all types of flooring, kitchen and bath products for new construction, residential remodeling and commercial projects. Their portfolio is well suited for every room and budget requirement. They invite you to come in and browse the extensive, two-story showroom on Lancaster Avenue in the heart of Wayne and talk to their experts.

Kurtz Collection in Wilmington, DE and Glen Mills, PA
KurtzCollection.com
As a second-generation family business, Kurtz Collection is more than a rug and home showroom — it is a design destination culminating from decades of traveling, collecting and elevating homes through inspiring design. Their 16,000-square-foot Wilmington showroom — home of their interior design services — and Glen Mills lifestyle boutique are filled with a variety of handcrafted rugs, fine furniture and eclectically curated decor, accessories and antiques.

Main Street Cabinet Co. in Newtown Square
MainStreetCabinet.com
A design firm built around the same values as Rudderow Builders (the family construction firm founded in 1920), Main Street Cabinet Company prides themselves on honest, high-quality work, with an emphasis on service and value. Whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom, mudroom, built-ins or a library, the Main Street Cabinet designers will guide you from concept to installation, every step of the way.

Kim Morgan Designs, LLC in Phoenixville
KMD.DecoratingDen.com
Serving the Main Line and surrounding areas. Specializing in professional interior design for your space, including window treatments, furniture, accessories, accent walls, floors and renovations. They pride themselves in working collaboratively with clients to find the perfect products that reflect your lifestyle, taste, style and budget. Call for your complimentary consultation today.

Jewelers

Walter J. Cook Jeweler in Paoli
WalterJCookJeweler.com
Walter J. Cook Jeweler, located in the Chestnut Village Shoppes in Paoli, was established in 1946. They invite you to visit their showroom, which features an exquisite selection of classic and one-of-a-kind jewelry styles and introduces contemporary jewelry trends. Walter J. Cook Jeweler is frequently voted Best Jeweler and Best Customer Service on the Main Line. Their exemplary services include expert repairs, independent appraisals and, by appointment, experienced design consultation. Today’s Treasures, Tomorrow’s Heirlooms.

Landscape & Outdoor Design

Joshua Tree Experts
JoshuaTreeExperts.com/West-Chester-PA
Joshua Tree Experts, an emerging franchise specializing in tree maintenance, lawn care and pest control, is expanding its footprint nationwide. Local entrepreneur Don Wuest will begin improving the local landscape in West Chester, Malvern, Berwyn, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Newtown Square, Media, Swarthmore, Haverford and beyond. Their mission is to provide exceptional customer service and a job well done. Call for 10% off or get a free quote today! Call or visit their website.

Mostardi Nursery in Newtown Square
Mostardi.com
Since 1976, Mostardi Nursery has been a family-owned business convenient to the Main Line and western Philadelphia suburbs. They are your local resource for all kinds of outdoor and indoor plants, along with the expertise to help you be successful with your home gardening and landscaping projects. Their friendly service goes above and beyond your expectations.

Smucker’s Hardscaping LLC in New Holland
SmuckersHardscaping.com
Smucker’s Hardscaping is a family-owned and operated company serving the communities of Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, York, Chester and Montgomery Counties since April of 2016. Their team specializes in elaborate outdoor living designing and building, setting the foundation for years of unforgettable memories. They specialize in high-quality custom masonry and hardscaping services from patios, outdoor kitchens & pizza ovens, fireplaces, fire pits, sitting/retaining walls, pavilions, pergolas and so much more, transforming outdoor living spaces into beautiful retreats.

Thornbury Services in West Chester
ThornburyServices.com
Thornbury Services restores older homes and creates amazing landscape environments. This proven design, with skilled craftsmen, repairs, restores and transforms your home into its true glory. They specialize in the unique design opportunities to show their creative solutions.

Museums

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science in Wilmington
DelMNS.org
Discover ecosystems from around the world and closer to home, along with nature and sciencebased programs and events for all ages. The museum offers tours and outreach programs for schools and community organizations, school day off and summer camps, rental opportunities, and more. In August: Half Price Wednesdays sponsored by WSFS Bank. Starting October 12, go back 300 million years with the traveling exhibit “Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs.” The museum’s mission: to ignite a lifelong passion for exploring, discovering and valuing nature and science.

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Winterthur, DE
Winterthur.org
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is one of America’s great places of historical proportions. A former du Pont family estate, Winterthur today is a unique national treasure that encompasses a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden and an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries — all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Realtors

The Holly Gross Group
HollyGrossGroup.com
The Holly Gross Group, under the guidance of Stewart, Stephen and Holly Gross, is ranked in the top 10 realtors in Chester County. They represent sellers and buyers of all types and sizes of homes and properties, including condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes, large estates, farms, raw land and rental properties. They look forward to working with you.

Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
KarenNaderProperties.com
Karen Nader brings broad experience, strong communications skills and in-depth knowledge of luxury properties in both Pennsylvania and Delaware. With offices in both states, including a residential office at her Unionville farm, Karen is available whenever needed to assist prospective buyers and sellers, bringing to the table assurances of accomplishment and satisfaction.

Schools

St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr
StAloysiusAcademy.org
At St. Aloysius Academy, their mission is to prepare young boys for roles of Christian leadership and service within a global society. Through the dedication and commitment of a caring and professional faculty and staff, each student is encouraged to recognize and develop their God-given gifts and talents and to prepare to meet the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.

The Walden School in Media
TheWaldenSchool.org
At Walden School, each child is celebrated as an individual with distinct characteristics. Teachers employ various learning approaches tailored to each child’s needs, ensuring they have the optimal environment to thrive. Within a Montessori-based setting, students are empowered to select their learning paths, fostering their innate curiosity and instilling a lifelong passion for education.

Senior Living

Harrison Hill 55+ Community in West Chester
HarrisonHillApts.com
“Harrison Hill is more than a community; it is a neighborhood!” 55+ independent residents enjoy Monday Mingle, holiday festivities, chili fests, ice cream socials, barbecues and more! Harrison Hill’s five stories offer 114 apartment homes comprised of one bedroom and one bedrooms with dens, all with walk-in showers.

Veterinary Services

Applebrook Inn Veterinary Center & Pet Resort in West Chester
ApplebrookInn.com
The Applebrook Inn Veterinary Center & Pet Resort is a veterinary hospital and boarding facility that offers a wide range of pet services. Preventative care, dental, orthopedic and routine surgery, daycare, grooming, training and boarding. They can take care of your pet’s needs all at one location and pride themselves on going above and beyond for their clients and patients.

These are just a few of the great small businesses and organizations in our area that are here to help you. Please check our website, CountyLinesMagazine.com, and other issues of County Lines for more about valuable local resources to help you get settled in your new community. Welcome to our area!