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address: "1139 S. 58th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143, United States"
latitude: 39.9448
longitude: -75.2288
phone: "(215) 834-0415"
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# HiveMind

Original Houzz profile: [HiveMind](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/hivemind-pfvwus-pf~1387319166)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA
- **Serves:** Philadelphia, Drexel Hill, Ardmore, Lansdowne, Bala Cynwyd, Penn Wynne, Bryn Mawr, Narberth, Kerhonkson NY, Liberty NY, Woodstock NY
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

Hivemind is a cooperatively-owned general contractor based out of West Philadelphia, specializing in high-end residential construction and fabrication. We are a group of artists and craftspeople who came together through a mutual interest in creating beautiful, lasting work in a company setting that is fair and fulfilling for workers at all levels. 

We seek projects of unique and deliberate design, projects that demand exceptional craftsmanship, and projects incorporating green practices and technologies. We offer full-service project management, and whether you are working with an architect or starting from scratch, we guide clients through design, budgeting, permitting, and construction. 

We also are happy to travel for the right project, particularly if it's in a beautiful place. If you are considering a new custom home within 200 miles of Philadelphia, we would love to work with you to design and build it!

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Home Extensions
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Deck Building
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Home Restoration
- Porch Design & Construction
- Project Management
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Green Building
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Sustainable Design
- Site Preparation
- 3D Rendering
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Bathroom Design
- Building Design
- Custom Home
- Historic Building Conservation
- Kitchen Design
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- Prefab Houses
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Site Planning

### Areas Served

- Philadelphia
- Drexel Hill
- Ardmore
- Lansdowne
- Bala Cynwyd
- Penn Wynne
- Bryn Mawr
- Narberth
- Kerhonkson NY
- Liberty NY
- Woodstock NY

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 1.5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | HiveMind |
| Address | 1139 S. 58th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143, United States |
| Phone | (215) 834-0415 |
| Website | http://hivemindphilly.com |
| License Number | 54206 |
| Followers on Houzz | 15 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — www.hivemindphilly.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [HiveMind](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/hivemind-pfvwus-pf~1387319166)
- **Website:** http://hivemindphilly.com
- **Phone:** (215) 834-0415

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Passive House Certified

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — Keren (Private), April 2026**

> We moved into our new home a month ago after 9 months of construction and we would recommend Hivemind without hesitation. Our house turned out beautifully! The entire team takes a lot of pride in their work.
>
> They bring a high level of excellence and care to everything they do, and when things don’t go as planned, they take the time to troubleshoot alongside you. They’re responsive, transparent, and organized, which makes a huge difference during a long project like this. They also do a great job coordinating and vetting subcontractors, holding everyone to the same high standards as their core team.
>
> Most importantly, they’re genuinely kind, good people who make what can be a stressful process feel much more manageable. At times, it was even fun! We absolutely LOVE our home, and choosing Hivemind was one of the best decisions we made.

**★★★★★ — BluPath Design, Sept. 2022**

> Hive Mind was introduced to Passive House Standard on our historic retrofit. Cleaning up after an errant contractor, HiveMind completed reconstructing a 2 story bay to Passive House specifications. They were eager to learn and take on a challenge, I gave them their initial training, but their commitment led them to take the certification course and test. They have since earned their CPHB- certified Passive HosueBuilder training- a great feat for any serious contractor.
>
> Additionally, they did the millwork on our 2nd-floor luxury apartment.
>
> Since I've used them with other clients.
>  We love their intelligence, passion, and skill. We love the co-ed group and their collaborative work ethic. They listen to great music while working, make great food on the job, and have a culture of quality that is laudable.
> I endorse them wholeheartedly.
>  Laur Blau and Paul Thompson, PRincipals- BluPath Design.

**★★★★★ — Joy Wiltenburg, May 2019**

> The people at Hivemind were a real delight to work with. (How often do clients miss their contractors after the work is finished?) Their creativity and spirit of collaboration made our months-long project a pleasure, even though we had no kitchen! They are professional, inventive, reliable, conscientious . . . . the list of good qualities goes on. And, of course, they do beautiful work.

**★★★★★ — Jaie Bosse, May 2019**

> Michael and Hivemind helped me design and build a brand new kitchen in an old house. They worked with me every step of the way, helping to guide design but also listening to my ideas. They also helped me stay pretty close to my budget. I would highly recommend them.

**★★★★★ — Lauren KW Brennan, April 2019**

> We hired them to redo 2 bathrooms in our house, including design work and demolition.  The project included taking out a wall, moving some plumbing around, a window replacement, moving a door, and some beautiful custom woodworking.  They were excellent from beginning to end, making some smart and thoughtful design suggestions while also giving us what we were looking for, helping us choose tile and fixtures, and even giving us some tile from a personal project that worked even better than what we selected.  The workers were 100% trustworthy and conscientious about being in our space during the work, and were always responsive to our questions and concerns.

**★★★★★ — Marko Kucher, April 2019**

> We had both our master bathroom and our kitchen completely renovated. Our old house required a lot of creative problem solving. The workmanship is outstanding, and we could not be happier with the process and the result. It was a real pleasure to work with the Hivemind team and we are looking forward to future projects.

**★★★★★ — Laura Blau, April 2019**

> Our construction firm hired Hive Mind, who rescued this bay restoration and exterior window trim from a no-show sub-contractor. The project is a Passive House and required a higher level of attention to air-sealing and insulation than typical. It also has a historic designation and its requirements.
> The co-ed team was a pleasure to work with and were eagar to learn about Passive House Standard. They are smart, skilled and listen to great music.

**★★★★★ — R Scharf, Sept. 2018**

> Excellent job - one of the best renovations of a difficult home I have ever seen, pleasure to work with, and they have an eye on design.

## Selected projects

- [Gayborhood Double Trinity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gayborhood-double-trinity-pj-vj~6204099)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Vermont Additions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vermont-additions-pj-vj~4249554)
  - Location: Shelburne, VT
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: This project included three additions to a split-level ranch and a complete renovation inside. Additions included a new entryway, a garage and mudroom, and a new living room and bedroom suite above. Interior work included infilling the existing lofted living room, a new primary bath, a new kitchen with handmade VT maple cabinets, new hardwood floors, windows, and trim throughout the house.
- [IM Pei Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/im-pei-reno-pj-vj~6737259)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 8
- [Taney St.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/taney-st-pj-vj~4249337)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: This project involved a complete renovation of the kitchen, primary bathroom, and powder room. It included an in-house custom-built vanity, restored antique hardware, and a reclaimed softwood door.
- [17th St Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/17th-st-kitchen-pj-vj~5587697)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: For this kitchen remodel, we removed a wall separating the old kitchen and dining room, relocated the rear exterior door and windows, and gutted the entire space. To ensure continuity with the remainder of the house, we custom-milled all the trim to match the existing, matched the existing quarter-sawn white oak floor, and built a transom window in the style and proportions of others in the home.
- [Cedar Park Third Floor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-park-third-floor-pj-vj~6010301)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Complete third floor renovation of West Philadelphia Victorian, including bedroom and primary bathroom and lofted attic space.
- [Regent Three!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/regent-three-pj-vj~5709560)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This project involved an addition and three stories of renovation, including client-designed farmhouse-inspired kitchen and breakfast nook, three bathrooms, a new office, and re-configured primary bedroom.
- [Regent One](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/regent-one-pj-vj~4249196)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This renovation included a new kitchen, a new powder room, and a one-story rear addition housing a new breakfast area. The project included salvaging and restoring a mosaic backsplash from the clients' existing kitchen, a custom-fabricated iron security door, and a handmade basement door constructed of reclaimed redwood.
- [Pink house Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pink-house-renovation-pj-vj~6520124)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This project revived a beautiful old home in Powelton Village that had suffered years of abuse to college-age renters. Renovations occurred throughout the house including layout changes, new floors, rebuilt staircases and mudroom, new kitchen, bath, etc.
- [Dauphin St.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dauphin-st-pj-vj~4249400)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Kitchen renovation using salvaged materials and custom-built cabinets.
- [Cedar St. Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-st-bath-pj-vj~4258520)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 8
- [Old City Kitchen and Plantwall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-city-kitchen-and-plantwall-pj-vj~4271647)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 6
- [Berkeley Garden House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-garden-house-pj-vj~4259488)
  - Location: Berkeley, CA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Backyard Guest House featuring reclaimed materials and natural plaster walls.
- [Regent Two](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/regent-two-pj-vj~4258659)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Kitchen and bath renovation featuring microtopping shower and waterfalled walnut counter.
- [West Philly Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-philly-bath-pj-vj~5499675)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 5
- [50th and Pine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/50th-and-pine-pj-vj~4259609)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Kitchen and powder room renovation.
- [Malcolm St Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/malcolm-st-renovation-pj-vj~5506963)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Complete gut and renovation of two bedroom West Philadelphia rowhome.
- [45th St Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/45th-st-kitchen-pj-vj~5499152)
  - Location: Philadelphia, PA
  - Photos: 4
- [Fabrication and Custom Woodworking](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fabrication-and-custom-woodworking-pj-vj~4259019)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 28

[See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/hivemind-pfvwus-pf~1387319166)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Who is the contractor that did this work?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Beautiful job! Who did the work?

A: We did the work. Hivemind Construction.

**Q: Is this wood?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Yes, it is clear red cedar. T&G with an extra rabet to create the gap.

**Q: Cement Tiles stained by grout** *(in Laundry Room)*

These are the cement tiles just installed in our laundry room Saturday. The installer said he used 3 coats of the recommended sealer before he grouted but clearly it didn't work. Now the grout residue is smeared all over the tiles and it isn't coming off. :( 
Does anyone have a recommendation on how to fix this? They are beautiful tiles from the Cement Tile Shop.

A: I am a high-end contractor and have unfortunately installed cement tiles on a number of projects this past year. My installers followed supplier recommendations and on later projects (when we started noticing staining on earlier projects), applied several more coats than recommended. All the floors are covered with stains and my clients feel like they can't relax, as any drop of water needs to be dried immediately or a new stain will be left. I've spent many hours now on my hands and knees sanding out stains, trying new sealers, etc. I'm honestly now exploring options for pouring epoxy over the floors to allow my clients to live on them. I will NEVER AGAIN install cement tiles on a floor (or anywhere that could get exposure to water or any other liquid).

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*