--- title: "Elias Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/elias-construction-pfvwus-pf~403001295 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~403001295.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Elias Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5813457800e6fa86_4694-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1436 Telegraph Road, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380, United States" latitude: 39.9845 longitude: -75.5962 phone: "(610) 656-9955" website: http://www.eliasremodel.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 48 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # Elias Construction Original Houzz profile: [Elias Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/elias-construction-pfvwus-pf~403001295) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** West Chester, PA - **Serves:** Pennsylvania: Chester County, Delaware County, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Newtown Square, Glen Mills, Media, Paoli, Malvern, Exton, Kennett Square, Edgemont, and more. - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Elias Construction is a professional BUILDING and REMODELING company in Chester County PA. We will comfortably walk our clients through the design, permitting, and building phases of each project. Our established relationships with local architects and building inspectors carries us smoothly through each phase of construction. For our clients it really can be easy and fun. A high level of skill and craftsmanship is executed by each and every employee and subcontractor. As President of the company, Elias Zouras is a very involved, hands on, at the job-site contractor. He brings over 20 years of experience in Building and Remodeling to your home. Since 1993, when Elias graduated with his degree from Gettysburg College, his company has been beautifying homes in the Western Philadelphia Suburbs. We have performed countless custom installs: bookcases, crown moldings, wainscoting, railings, casings, coiffured ceilings, wine cellars, and more. Medium to high-end Kitchens are our specialty. Incorporating a large island is always a plus, and making a "grotto" effect for the cook-top area makes a kitchen look high end. Quality cabinetry, granite tops, and a special designed tile back splash, seem to be the hallmark of every Elias Construction kitchen. A quality built finished basement is our trade mark. Elias Construction has finished over 100 finished basements in Chester County and Delaware County. We can make any basement beautiful, safe, and affordable. Common basement accents include wet bars, bathrooms, fireplaces, egress windows, home offices, bedrooms, home theaters, wine cellars, and built-in bookcases. When you speak with Elias, you are truly dealing with one of the basement leaders in your area. Additions add big value to a home. Recent additions included: adding a bedroom, home office, larger breakfast room, or larger Family Room to existing homes in our area. Our relationship with local architects has lead to seamless integration of current technologies in every project. Complement and improve the aesthetic of your home with a masterfully built addition. From the ground up we do it all. Decades of home remodeling experience has lead us to build custom homes for our clients. Now anything is possible. If you can dream it we can build it. The largest custom home we have built incorporates 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, over-sized deck, gourmet kitchen, full finished basement, and an over-size 4 car mechanics garage. It's a true masterpiece. ### Services Provided - Our professional staff offer a personalized and comfortable construction experience for our clients. Residential finished basements - kitchens - baths - decks - additions - and custom homes are our specialty. ### Areas Served - Pennsylvania: Chester County - Delaware County - West Chester - Downingtown - Chester Springs - Newtown Square - Glen Mills - Media - Paoli - Malvern - Exton - Kennett Square - Edgemont - and more. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Elias Construction | | Address | 1436 Telegraph Road, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380, United States | | Phone | (610) 656-9955 | | Website | http://www.eliasremodel.com/ | | License Number | PA012997 | | Followers on Houzz | 48 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Elias Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/elias-construction-pfvwus-pf~403001295) - **Website:** http://www.eliasremodel.com/ - **Phone:** (610) 656-9955 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Bridget B, Oct. 2023** > Elias Construction completed a new full bathroom project for us. The recommendations Elias made for layout and materials helped us get exactly what we were looking for in our space, and the attention to detail was great. The end product is beautiful and has been a great addition to our house. Elias Construction was great to work with and exceeded our expectations - highly recommended! **★★★★★ — gknightml, Aug. 2022** > Elias and his team are amazing! We would completely recommend Elias to anyone looking to have their basement finished. They were punctual, clean and as professional as they come. Elias and Alex are true craftsman. They built us the basement of our dreams while exceeded every expectation we had. **★★★★★ — jlbryan95, Feb. 2021** > We hired Elias to finish our basement in summer 2020. It was an extensive project and one where we wanted not only an experienced company, but also someone who could provide input to help us with some of the design ideas. > > I have nothing but the strongest of compliments for Elias and his dedicated work. He was personally involved in almost all aspects and was able to guide us thru every design element. The work area was spotless at the end of every workday and all work was performed on time. > > The finished product exceeded our expectations. The ~2,000 sq. ft. space has a dedicated exercise room, home theatre designed in an open space with half wall seating per our request, wine room, full bath with large shower, and a large custom bar with wet sink/built in ice maker/kegerator/separate fridge, and brick accent wall with floating wood shelves. He was also able to incorporate some rustic wooden beams into the design near the bar which matched perfectly with our rustic finish to the area. It was these types of finishing details, evident in all his work, that solidified for us that we made the right choice for our finished basement. > > If you are considering this firm for your project, I highly recommend! Thank you, Elias and crew! As mentioned previously, please feel free to use us as references. Our family has loved the new space! **★★★★★ — marklm1284, Jan. 2021** > Elias and Daniel just completed an extensive basement finishing project for us. They took a cold, concrete shell and turned it into a warm and inviting new living space for our family. We added an egress window, media room, custom bar, guest bedroom, full bath and kids playroom with built in reading nook. In addition, Elias remodeled a powder room and mudroom on our first floor. > > The quality of work is really top notch, but beyond that, he makes the whole experience very pleasant. His contracts and pricing are very clear and easy to follow, with no surprises. Like most larger projects, we made a few changes along the way, and Elias was always very understanding and accommodating. Every change order is diligently documented and reviewed and it’s clear he really strives for his customers to be happy at the end of the job. > > When he did use one of his subcontractors for drywall, plumbing, or electric, he was still always on site and made sure they did quality work. > > Best of all, him and Daniel were great with our two young kids and very careful with mask wearing, social distancing and closing off their workspace, which were all important factors for us when deciding to do an extensive remodel in the middle of a pandemic. > > I highly recommend Elias Construction and in fact have already inquired with him about another remodel project for next year! **★★★★★ — Phil Riter, June 2020** > Elias Construction did a fantastic job finishing our basement. From initial contact all the way through completion of the project, Elias was a pleasure to work with. He was here every day to ensure the work was done as we had discussed. . > > Our finished basement looks amazing. It has a full bath, a TV room, a bar that seats 8 people and recessed lighting throughout. The bathroom has a tile floor and wet bed shower. The TV room has a 75” TV with surround sound speakers along with additional in-ceiling speakers throughout all areas of the basement. In the bar, he installed high end cabinetry with in-cabinet and under cabinet lighting, a large stone back splash and a TV mounted in the center. He also installed a granite bar top and under-counter appliances including a kegerator, beverage fridge, dishwasher and microwave. > > We were very impressed with the quality of the work and professionalism. We highly recommend him! **★★★★★ — Arthur Sprague, Nov. 2018** > We contacted several local contractors to secure quotes to finish our 1,500 square foot basement. We wanted to add an in-home spa with a four person sauna; stone fire place; wine storage area; game room; and custom wood book cases and window seat. We chose Elias and we could not be more satisfied. He and his crew chief Alex were neat, professional, and highly talented. Our finished basement and the work process are a testimonial to Elias Construction’s competence, fastidiousness, and expertise. We recommend them whole heartedly. **★★★★★ — Megan Ward, Sept. 2017** > Elias Construction finished our basement...from concrete darkness to what looks like a regular floor in our house. The basement contains a project area, conversation hangout area, entertainment space and pool table, all of which are well lit by recessed lights. Additional vents were put in the basement from our existing HVAC unit, so a separate system wasn't required. Doors were hung to create closets hiding utility equipment such as the HVAC system, water connections, etc. An easement window and air exchange system were also added to comply with our township's code. > > The process went very well. Elias and Alex are very friendly, relatable and respectful. Communication about the project and answers to questions were always very timely. The workmanship and quality of the finished project met all of our expectations. We are very pleased with the final outcome and would definitely recommend Elias Construction to others. **★★★★★ — Amelia Davidson, April 2017** > Elias Zouras and his project manager Alex were beyond wonderful to work with and they exceeded our expectations. When we decided it was finally time to do a master suite in our basement we diligently met with five different contractors. Elias easily won the job. He is an expert at construction and he is also extremely approachable and honest which is so important when someone is working in your home. He gave us a detailed blueprint and plan that was easy to follow and very thorough. They were so clean and neat which I did not think was possible on a construction site! Every time we wanted to change or add something to the project Elias would listen and he had no issue with changing the plan along the way. That was something that was very appreciated because knowing exactly what you want before a project begins is not easy! We decided to add a built-in entertainment center which Elias built himself it is stunning. The molding and wainscoting that we added were done to perfection. I have showed off my basement to friends, family and neighbors, they are all amazed at how beautiful the basement is. Elias also gave us advice and fixed some issues we were having in other areas of our home such as our dryer ventilation and some water leak issues. I don’t think there is a construction issue he can’t handle. Hands down we will use Elias Construction in the future. **★★★★★ — Debbie Fediukov, March 2017** > We were extremely pleased with the outcome of our finished basement. Elias and his team were professional, detail oriented, and respectful while in our home throughout the entire project. Elias openly communicated with us, and kept us well informed throughout the project. They even cleaned up at the end of every day.The basement was finished on time and exceeded our expectations. Elias and his team found creative ways to bring our vision to life, and I would highly recommend them moving forward. We can't wait to begin our next project with Elias Construction! **★★★★★ — allisonic, Nov. 2016** > Elias Construction completed an extensive basement finishing project for us. The project consisted of a large TV area, kitchen area with wet bar, bedroom, bathroom and playroom. > > I'm writing this review because we depended so much on REAL reviews when choosing a contractor. > > We interviewed four or five different companies but ultimately chose Elias because of the wonderful referrals pictures of completed work,and his down-to-earth personality. He wasn't the cheapest contractor but we have never regretted working with him at all. One thing that stood out is that Elias is on the job every step of the way from the planning to the construction and design to the finish work he oversees every part of the project. He does subcontract out portions of the work like electrical and plumbing however the subcontractors he works with have obviously worked with him a while and you can tell they are very familiar with him. > > One thing we were concerned about is choosing a company to do the basement and then this company with subcontract out to the cheapest subcontractor. You could easily tell Elias had a great rapport with the different subcontractors and everything flow together seamlessly. > > Another thing to consider is the employees who will be in your home every day working on a project. We never had a problem with Elias or his employees. They were friendly, respectful, neat, and a true pleasure to have in our home. > > They were also very respectful of our infant daughter and would give us a heads up when loud work would be completed as not to disrupt naptime or other family events. > > Elias was also great and helping us save money along the way by finding creative ways to cut back without compromising the end product. He had some great suggestions for finishes and products. > > He was extremely responsive to any of our questions and would often get back within the hour. He kept us updated constantly and would remind us if any of our design decisions were due so that we could plan accordingly. Was never a time he went missing off the job or was unresponsive. His payment structure was fair and well-managed. > > The quality of the work is top notch and you can tell he didn't cut corners he would often go back to triple check his work and make adjustments if anything wasn't up to par. > > Project was completed on time and we are thrilled with the end result. > > We would absolutely use Elias and his company for future projects and would give them the highest recommendation. **★★★★★ — ragsie, Oct. 2016** > Elias Construction is a skilled home contracting company with a high standard of workmanship. Elias Construction diligently discusses, with their customer, all aspects of the work for which they were hired resulting in the customer being informed of every aspect of the job. We were most impressed with the superior work ethics, the exchange of ideas, the excellent and skilled staff, along with the respect Elias Construction has for their client. We highly recommend Elias Construction; it was a pleasure to have them in our home. **★★★★★ — jsmcquil64, Aug. 2016** > We hired Elias Construction based on a glowing recommendation from a friend who had hired them to finished their basement. We spoke to several contractors and Elias Construction came back with the best plan at a reasonable price. They offered great suggestions to make our basement not look like a basic finished basement such as using drywall for the ceilings, using doors rather than access panels for the main water access, wood spindles for the staircase, and building a custom window seat over the sump pump. He also built a custom bookcase with cabinets and a pantry with shelving. They showed up every day on time and were friendly, respectful and always cleaned up at the end of the day. I highly recommend them to anyone needing work done in their home! ## Selected projects - [Wine Cellar For 1000 Bottles!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-cellar-for-1000-bottles-pj-vj~1321587) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Kennett Square Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kennett-square-basement-pj-vj~1321585) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Basement Bar With Room To Fit 30 Around It](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-bar-with-room-to-fit-30-around-it-pj-vj~1321584) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Basement Custom Entertainment Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-custom-entertainment-center-pj-vj~1321583) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Basement Mudroom For The Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-mudroom-for-the-pool-pj-vj~1321579) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Basement Remodel: Longenderfer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-longenderfer-pj-vj~137175) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - Description: This is full basement remodel, the space is now a comfortable place to spend time in. A custom built bar was added, along with a custom built entertainment center. A bathroom and exercise room were added, along with wall to wall carpeting. - [Basement West Chester, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-west-chester-pa-pj-vj~690848) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 55 - Description: Stunning stone wall, built in entertainment center, coffered ceiling. This is the most elegant basement remodel that I have ever seen. - [Exterior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-remodel-pj-vj~693026) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This is an exterior remodel of the front entrance of a house and the garage. Real stone was added, new paint was applied, and new doors added. - [Kitchen Remodel Lionville, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-lionville-pa-pj-vj~693174) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: This kitchen was in need of some remodeling, and transformed into a luxurious room. The new clean, bright white cabinets are ceiling high, and accented by additional recessed lights. The glass display cabinets that light up in the kitchen are great for those nice pieces that are used on special occasions. The counter tops were a cheap laminate and replaced with a luxurious and durable granite counter top. - [Basement Remodel Malvern, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-malvern-pa-pj-vj~693267) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - Description: This basement remodel is the perfect place for entertaining guests, and there is even a child's play room. This basement looks like the perfect man cave; wood floors, custom built stone bar and the matching fireplace, and plenty of places for friends to sit and enjoy themselves. The walls are a light grey, and the wood flooring is actually vinyl and is very durable for a basement bar. - [Basement Remodel Avondale, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-avondale-pa-pj-vj~693307) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: This was a full basement remodel in Avondale, Pa. This basement was a cold concrete space, and Elias Construction has transformed it into a warm, enjoyable place to spend time. This luxurious basement has a custom built full bar, a full bathroom, a powder room, family room area with a custom built entertainment center, a game room, and a walk out that leads to the pool. The walk out are in the basement was designed so that the there is a tile floor in the entry, a custom built seating and cubby… - [Basement Remodel Wayne, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-wayne-pa-pj-vj~693348) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This is a mud room and family room remodel in Wayne, Pa. The mud room has a custom built unit that holds shoes, hats, coats, and gloves. The room is a light grey color, and the doors and trim are painted with a bright white color. There is a tan grey tile floor, which is perfect for any mud room. There is a large fireplace that has an elegant white mantel, and on either side of it there are custom built bookshelves and cabinets. - [Bookcase Chester County, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bookcase-chester-county-pa-pj-vj~693387) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This is a custom built bookcase unit that Elias Construction has created for a family room in Chester County, Pa. The fireplace was existing and the bookcases were built on either side of it. This is a great place for the family to display and store their items, and it is also a great way to make this room feel luxurious and complete. - [Basement Chester Springs, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-chester-springs-pa-pj-vj~690698) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: This basement remodel began with a cold and typical basement, and has transformed into a beautiful and comfortable space for the whole family to enjoy. The cold concrete floor is now a comfortable carpeted floor. The walls and ceiling are now complete and freshly painted, and are no longer exposed beams, making it a finished basement. A bathroom and small kitchenette have been added into the basement for convenience. - [Garage Addition West Chester, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-addition-west-chester-pa-pj-vj~693143) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel West Chester, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-and-kitchen-remodel-west-chester-pa-pj-vj~693042) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Bookcase Chadds Ford, Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bookcase-chadds-ford-pa-pj-vj~690940) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Basement Kenmara Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-kenmara-drive-pj-vj~690784) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Vintage Inspired Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-inspired-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~152840) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [West Chester Laundry and Mud Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-chester-laundry-and-mud-room-pj-vj~152751) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/elias-construction-pfvwus-pf~403001295) ## Ideabooks - [bill's front porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18421391/list/bill-s-front-porch) — 4 ideas - [bill's basement](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7807404/list/bill-s-basement) — 2 ideas - [eliaszourascustombuilderinc’s ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6659925/list/eliaszourascustombuilderinc-s-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/eliaszourascustombuilderinc) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the entire width of this door and framing?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This door is a four foot wide pre-hung unit. Framing width will then be two inches wider (4'2" wide x 83" tall) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*