--- title: "Axtell Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/axtell-construction-pfvwus-pf~310863138 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310863138.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Axtell Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e353042304d20784_1447-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18411, United States" latitude: 41.4878 longitude: -75.7057 phone: "(570) 587-3112" website: http://axtellconstruction.net rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 45 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Axtell Construction Original Houzz profile: [Axtell Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/axtell-construction-pfvwus-pf~310863138) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Clarks Summit, PA - **Serves:** Scranton, Falls, Dunmore, Old Forge, Pittston, Archbald, Blakely, Dickson City, Moosic, Olyphant, Clarks Summit, Duryea, Jessup, Throop, Jermyn, Chinchilla, Waverly, Clarks Green, Ransom, Glenburn, Dalton, Factoryville, Upper Exeter, Elmhurst, Taylor, Nicholson, Lake Winola, West Falls, La Plume, Fleetville, Peckville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Axtell Construction is a residential and commercial building contractor that has been doing business in Northeastern PA and surrounding counties for over 10 years. We are a complete construction company and work on additions, home renovations, kitchens and baths, decks, roofing, windows, siding. We have diverse experience working on commercial and government contracts, building new custom homes, renovating homes, or simply installing a new deck or roof. We will work with you to understand your vision, examine your current space and needs, and then develop a plan to bring your ideas to life. Most of our customers are either previous customers or a referral from a past customer. Joe Axtell has been in the construction business for over 20 years. He founded Axtell Construction with his wife Esther in 2004. Since that time, Axtell has grown quickly and become Northeast Pennsylvania’s prime construction company. Joe began working in the construction industry as a teenager in Montana and Washington, working for his brother. Joe attended Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, and has been a NEPA resident ever since. Before founding Axtell Construction, Joe worked as a foreman for a local custom home builder. Esther Axtell is a lifelong NEPA resident. A former nurse, Esther now focuses on taking care of Axtell’s residential and commercial customers. Joe and Esther work as a team with their customers to create the ultimate results for every single project, large and small. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Flooring Installation - Porch Design & Construction - Custom Home Bars - Countertop Installation - Roof Replacement - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Framing - Green Building - Exterior Door Installation - Deck Repair - Laminate Flooring Installation - Drywall Installation - Demolition - Foundation Construction - Attic Restoration - Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Crown Molding Installation - Lighting Installation - Masonry - Roof Repair - Brick Masonry - Fireplace Installation - Cedar Siding - Foundation Repair - Metal Roofing - Composition Roofing - Concrete Repair - Basement Waterproofing - Linoleum Flooring Installation - Roof Waterproofing - Brick Siding - Custom Cabinets - Door Repair - Fence Installation - Fence Repair - Interior Door Installation ### Areas Served - Scranton - Falls - Dunmore - Old Forge - Pittston - Archbald - Blakely - Dickson City - Moosic - Olyphant - Clarks Summit - Duryea - Jessup - Throop - Jermyn - Chinchilla - Waverly - Clarks Green - Ransom - Glenburn - Dalton - Factoryville - Upper Exeter - Elmhurst - Taylor - Nicholson - Lake Winola - West Falls - La Plume - Fleetville - Peckville ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 750,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Axtell Construction | | Address | Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18411, United States | | Phone | (570) 587-3112 | | Website | http://axtellconstruction.net | | Followers on Houzz | 45 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Axtell Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/axtell-construction-pfvwus-pf~310863138) - **Website:** http://axtellconstruction.net - **Phone:** (570) 587-3112 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Member of Scranton Chamber of Commerce - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Becky Sender, Aug. 2018** > I met Joe and Esther two years ago while doing research on a potential property purchase, and am THRILLED that I decided to work with them to construct my dream home on a lake in Northeastern PA. They are the best partners anyone could ever hope for - super high quality, great problem solvers, super customer-focused, creative, fun, kind, and honest. I cannot recommend them highly enough! **★★★★★ — lscaringi, Jan. 2018** > Joe and Ester are the best. Very professional and reliable. They have done numerous projects for the company I work for. I would recommend Axtell Construction. **★★★★★ — dinamanci, May 2015** > Excellent job - paid attention to detail. Very honest and excellent at communicating job status. They gave me their honest opinion on what I should do - which actually saved me some money. I am very happy with my new deck! **Comment from Axtell Construction:** > Hi - Thanks for your review, we appreciate your time. We hope you are enjoying your deck this summer! - Esther **★★★★★ — rpaull3, May 2015** > Joe is very honest and reliable. He is creative and can work with your plans even if they are not correct he will make sure it is done right. he is better at higher quality work than just going on the cheap, thats one of the reasons it gets done right. **Comment from Axtell Construction:** > Hi Ron, > Joe and I are grateful for your support of our company. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback for us and our customers. - Esther **★★★★★ — Linda Shoemaker Paone, May 2015** > As a real estate professional, I highly recommend Axtell Construction to all of my customers. Their quality workmanship is exceptional. Mr. Axtell has extensive construction knowledge and is reliable and professional. **Comment from Axtell Construction:** > Hi Linda, Thanks for the review! We have enjoyed working with you over the years. You are always our first recommendation when we hear of some one looking for a realtor! **★★★★★ — jblaum1, Feb. 2015** > Axtell has done 3 major projects for me - kitchen remodel, bath remodel, and deck tear down/replacement. We have been satisfied with the work and his staff. They try to minimize house disruption and do a nice job keeping other areas clean. **Comment from Axtell Construction:** > Hi Guys! Just wanted to say thank you for providing a review for us on Houzz. We have enjoyed working on your house over the last few years. We are so thrilled with how your kitchen cabinets turned out.- Joe and Esther **★★★★★ — dzarko, Feb. 2015** > Reliable, skilled, conscientious, and thorough. They have handled various re-hab projects in my 125 year old building between 2007 and 2014. I always go back. **Comment from Axtell Construction:** > Hi David, We have enjoyed working on the renovations of your house. Thanks for your review, we have enjoyed working on your home renovations over the last few years. - Joe and Esther **★★★★★ — drjrl, Feb. 2015** > Over seven years, we have used Axtell Construction for a complete kitchen remodel, replacement of all windows in our home, and a new roof. The roof required complete stripping of the old shingles and replacement of 11 sheets of plywood. In addition, Axtell replaced the fascia all around the house. I have always been 100% satisfied with their work in general, their attention to detail, the quality of their materials and the finish work on each job. Their prices are fair. If I had a building project to do today, I would call them first. The price below is for the roofing job. **Comment from Axtell Construction:** > Hi Jim and Diane, > We appreciate the positive feedback, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedules to provide a review for us. We are so glad to hear you have been pleased with our work. - Joe and Esther ## Selected projects - [Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~903616) - Location: Clarks Summit, PA - Photos: 11 - Description: Kitchen renovation done in Clarks Summit by a local contractor, Lehnert Construction, our company supplied the kitchen cabinets. A beautiful mix of stained dark wood and painted cabinets. The wall was removed between kitchen and dining room, allowing more natural light and improving the flow between dining room and kitchen. An absolutely stunning remodel that allowed the homeowner to work within the current square footage while improving the form and function of the home. - [Custom Craftsmen Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-craftsmen-home-pj-vj~903590) - Location: Hamlin, PA - Photos: 8 - Description: A excellently designed custom craftsmen home with great finishes. An wonderful blend of Hardi siding and Hardi board and batten. Natural exterior colors were chosen and windows pop with a dark red window finish. Deck was a combination of IPE and AZEK and has weathered beautifully. - [Arts and Crafts Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1334895) - Location: Clarks Summit, PA - Photos: 35 - Description: Kitchen Renovation done to open up space in kitchen and dining room. Careful attention was paid to making the kitchen seem as if it was original to the home. New windows and trim were installed and trim was milled by local woodshop to match the original trim in dining room and rest of the house. Custom stain was created to match original color trim around windows and archway from dining room into kitchen. The back entrance was moved to other side of stairs to make more room in kitchen. Exterior… - [Historical Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historical-renovation-pj-vj~903594) - Location: Scranton, PA - Photos: 12 - Description: This is a gorgeous 9,000 Sq. ft. Historical home located in Pennsylvania that has won a local historical preservation award. The project has been done in 3 stages- including installation of all new porch columns and railing, installation of new fiber cement siding on the third floor, new windows, conversion of a second floor porch into a dining room. A lovely home before and a gorgeous home after. - [Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~903598) - Location: Glenburn, PA - Photos: 15 - Description: Simple kitchen remodel done to improve flow from dining room to kitchen and side entrance into kitchen. We removed wall from dining room to kitchen and tore out outdated kitchen and installed new cabinets and countertops. If you look closely you will notice laminate flooring on floor but you would never notice it without some one mentioning it to you. An excellent budget friendly flooring option to consider. - [Outdoor Deck and Converted Sunroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-deck-and-converted-sunroom-pj-vj~2266766) - Location: Clarks Summit, PA - Photos: 9 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/axtell-construction-pfvwus-pf~310863138) ## Ideabooks - [Bathroom Ideas for NW](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116594568/list/bathroom-ideas-for-nw) — 4 ideas - [ellas bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/38949234/list/ellas-bedroom) — 203 ideas - [Exterior stone ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54121065/list/exterior-stone-ideas) — 68 ideas - [Clay Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75930856/list/clay-kitchen) — 3 ideas - [twin beds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73538540/list/twin-beds) — 8 ideas - [mud room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45016408/list/mud-room) — 9 ideas - [byrons room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/38951850/list/byrons-room) — 116 ideas - [longacree2's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14898127/list/longacree2-s-ideas) — 60 ideas - [taylors room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/38949504/list/taylors-room) — 51 ideas - [arts amd crafts ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34701842/list/arts-amd-crafts-ideas) — 9 ideas - [Hardie Siding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29143984/list/hardie-siding) — 12 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/longacree2) ## Community Q&A **Q: Cost** *(in Photo Questions)* How much does this conversion cost A: Depends on total square foot of space, the roof was existing so there was not a cost for that. Depending on finishes you would be around $75-$100/sq. Ft. **Q: Lovely stain!** *(in Photo Questions)* Wonderful kitchen, similar in many details to the one we are currently designing. I gather the cabinets are quarter sawn oak, but can you tell me anything about the stain? A: HI! Thanks for your inquiry. It was a stain by Minwax called Early American with a satin poly overtop. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*