I first met Ed Barnhart when I was interviewing architects to build an eco-minded home on a sloped…read morelot just outside Philadelphia. He came across as quiet and unassuming, qualities that, at the time, led me to believe he wouldn't be edgy enough for the project. It impressed me though that, even without being offered the job, he researched the lot and township requirements, uncovering that there were restrictive building codes for the steep slope -- codes that would drastically affect the construction. He saved us from a bad purchase, and we went on to look at other potential building sites. When we did find a suitable lot and got the chance to start our project, the glitz of a large firm with adventurous eco-centric projects caught our eyes. The trendier architect gauged us at every turn, was uncommunicative, and after we signed the contract, handed our project off to associates whom we later discovered were unlicensed. Unhappy with their design, we called Ed, told him that we had a limited budget and needed to feel that we had a place in the design process. He proposed using a straight-forward AIA contract with a fair fixed fee, then held our hands through the design, permits, and building process. The design we ended up with (after his tireless revisions) has made us immeasurably proud. We found Ed to be extremely patient, humble and cooperative -- traits I've found rare in most people as highly educated and talented in this profession. He met deadlines with enthusiasm, and shouldered criticism with earnest concern and creative exploration. More than once he was able to enlighten, and change our minds about what we thought we wanted from our dream home. My husband and I instinctively trusted him, and we have not been disappointed. We found our opinions never fell on deaf ears, and our expectations were always exceeded. He has always made me feel that I was a partner in this great endeavor, and never belittled a concern. In the end I realize that our project wouldn't have been much of a home if we hadn't involved Ed.

I reached out about a kitchen renovation and the lady was very kind. She said that since I wasn't…read morelooking for extensive design work it wasn't the right project scope for them and suggested a general contractor who might be a better fit

An amazing process, they held our hand and guided us through the whole thing. They are very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful when you are planning, they are responsible during the build. They are very professional, and when we'd bring up concerns, they would go above and beyond to address things quickly and the whole final product was very high quality. highly recommended

I am a huge fan of The Omnia Group Architects! I know the principles Gene and Brian and they are…read morethe perfect combination of ethical, creative, detailed and personable. They are known for creating drawings that contractors love (which makes the projects go much smoother). I have referred them several times and seen many of their projects - all first class.

I purchased a condo about 3 years in Philadelphia and took my time with furnishing it. Lucky for me…read moreI had worked with Ilana Cohen a few years back and had remained in contact with her. I always looked up to her style and knew immediately I would want to work with her to complete the long overdue decorating my condo needed. She has a natural talent which I saw when I visited her beautiful home. She has incredible attention to detail and her ideas are fresh and creative. She is great with all styles and has truly turned my home into everything I hoped it would look like. I love having company over and showing off my stylish place. The compliments do not stop coming in, which I have Ilana to thank for!

The Gardner/Fox TEAM were exceptional in the transformation of a dingy bathroom, mudroom and garage…read morespaces. The team was diligent, dependable, extremely professional and highly talented from the outset to the completion. Outstanding communication and understanding of our aspirations for the spaces. To say the new areas are an absolute showstopper is an understatement--just incredible! What a great pleasure to have been involved with this team!

Gardner Fox did our kitchen renovation, and we were very pleased with the end result…read more First off, they completed the job on time. They predicted about 12 weeks from demo to completion, and things stayed on schedule. We were impressed that there was rarely downtime.   We hired them to design the space and do the construction. Their design team took our suggestions and put together beautiful plans, which we didn't make too many changes too. They suggested great fixtures, hardware, appliances etc and generally understood what our hopes were and put them into action.  When construction started we had a group chat with the project manager and site supervisor to keep lines of communication open. If we had questions, we could ask them and get answers quickly. We did hope to have more weekly check in meetings with our crew to avoid on the fly decisions, but schedules made that difficult.  Of course no contractor is perfect, and there were a few bumps here and there. But Gardner fox did a beautiful job in our kitchen, and they continue to be responsive when things come up. We would recommend them and use them again.

Lou promptly responded and came to inspect the exterior of a home we are trying to purchase,…read moredespite his busy schedule, since we were on a tight schedule. He charged a fair fee (much cheaper than other companies on yelp), provided thorough explanations, and certified a letter with his findings. In addition, he was incredibly nice and an absolute pleasure to meet. I highly recommend Lou!

We are first time home buyers purchasing a home from out of state. When our inspection report came…read moreback showing some cracks in the basement walls of the 17-year-old home we were planning to purchase, I contacted Halo Engineering for a professional opinion. Lou talked to me on the spot which was awesome because the other two SE companies I left messages with never even got back to me. Lou didn't want us to spend the money sending an engineer out if it wasn't necessary. He asked me to send him a copy of the inspection report so he could determine if a visit to the property was needed. I spoke to Lou the following day and learned we had nothing to really worry about-just typical settling. He spent 15 minutes on the phone with me answering all my questions and gave me and my husband peace of mind. And he didn't even ask me to write this review! He's a professional and a really nice guy therefore you should totally hire him.

Excellent work ethic! Leaves the place spotless for a fair price. Madison is the best.read more

We learned of Adam and his team through our former landlords in Fairmount. We saw first hand the…read morequality of work they were capable of and knew where we'd turn once we purchased our own home. Once we did, we learned quickly that the list of things to fix/improve seemingly never ends. We immediately reached out to Adam to help us maximize our kitchen space, which was in the most need of updating. He took on two projects in that space: extending a half wall to allow us to add extra counter space, as well as leveling out the main wall that had been damaged from old cabinetry (and a poor framing job). Adam and his team worked wonders on both projects, the latter of which he worked up until mere hours before he had to catch a flight to go on vacation. Adam is a great resource even if you're just thinking "down-the-road" or "big picture" ideas as he can make great recommendations of what will and will not work in your space while keeping your personal aesthetic in mind. The team is committed to finishing projects in the established timeline and within budget. If you want someone that is reliable, a clear communicator, fairly priced, honest, and easy to work with, we'd definitely suggest you go with AR Sinclair.

I recently hired A.R Sinclair to replace our fiberglass roof and a section of the rear wall after…read moresome water damage. Adam and his crew were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was able to clearly explain the entire process before we started the project and kept to the schedule. While the guys were on site they were all friendly and respectful. They were on time every day, worked hard throughout job and took the time to keep their workspace clean. Adam was truely interested in installing a quality job while working within my budget. He turned what I expected to be an extremely tough project into a stress free experience. I couldn't be happier the finished product!