Prime 1 Builders

We had an amazing experience working with Prime 1 Building and Dan Meade on the construction of our new home. From start to finish, Dan and his team demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. They kept us informed throughout the process, addressed any concerns promptly, and delivered a home that exceeded our expectations. As with any building project, there were a few mistakes made by both the contractor and us as homeowners, which is a normal part of the process. What stood out was how Dan handled these situations—he always addressed the issue and found a solution that worked for everyone. His problem-solving skills and willingness to ensure we were happy with the final result made all the difference. The workmanship is outstanding, and it’s clear that Prime 1 Building takes pride in what they do. If you're looking for a reliable, skilled, and trustworthy builder, I highly recommend Dan Meade and his team. We couldn’t be happier with our new home!

When I embarked on the journey of building my own home, I initially had little knowledge of what it would entail since I had never done it before. Thankfully, I discovered Prime One Construction through glowing reviews on the Pittsburgh subreddit. Dan Meade, the owner of Prime One, guided me through every step of the process, from initial design to estimating costs and securing a construction loan. He took the time to understand my vision for a home where I could comfortably age in place, and he seamlessly integrated these preferences in the plans. While we encountered some unexpected challenges along the way, Dan was always transparent about them and we worked together to find the best solutions. Groundbreaking took place in mid-October 2023, and remarkably, my home was completed by the end of April, 2024----right on schedule and within the budget we had planned. I am absolutely delighted with how beautifully my home turned out; it truly reflects my personality and style. The Prime One team is incredibly dedicated, and their project managers are consistently attentive and responsive.

I highly recommend Prime 1 Builders. The quality of work is top notch! They completed an addition and turned a side porch into a laundry/mudroom along with several other projects within our home. They completed the project within 3 months. They were timely and adept throughout the implementation. The Prime 1 employee’s and the subcontractors on site were courteous, kind, and professional. Excellent communication! Always keeping us well informed. They came everyday at 7am and kept the project moving along efficiently. We are overjoyed with the results and love our new spaces!

We did a significant renovation that included a new structure as well as renovating portions of a 100 year old house. It was a challenging project due to the age of the structure (i.e. they don't build them like that anymore). Dan and his team were the pinnacle of professionalism throughout the entire process. Like any significant project, there were some unexpected challenges, but Prime 1 always approached them with a practical rationality and calmness that you only get with years of experience. You can tell he truly cares about his reputation and customer satisfaction is his primary goal. There was constant communication throughout the process and there was never a time that I couldn't get a hold of Dan or one of his foremen. The final result is exactly what we envisioned and is magnificent. I’ve done many projects over the years with a variety of contractors (see old house above), and I put Prime 1 at the top by a wide margin. I highly recommend them.

From the quote and design phase through project completion, the Prime1 team has been a pleasure to work with and did an outstanding job on our home addition. Our project scope was ambitious, demolishing the neighboring house and adding a new: -Living room -Master bedroom -Master bathroom -Mud room -Powder room -Expanded deck -3 car garage with long driveway -Full basement with bar and dance room Dan and his team were onsite each day during the 6-month project, using a combination of Prime1 employees and sub contractors to quickly move through the build. They took great care to minimize the impact to our family during construction. Like Dan, the project managers, crew and office staff at Prime1 are not only skilled craftsman but nice, caring and empathetic individuals. For such a large project, it was an enjoyable experience for my family - largely because of the employees at Prime1. A few items to highlight: -We really appreciated the extra effort from Dan and the team throughout the project. Whether it was making sure our house was protected before a large rain, removing extra dirt from the site or coordinating with the gas company on our generator as just a few examples – Dan, Adam, Houston and the rest of the team were always available and willing to help. -The team of project managers (Adam and Houston) added tremendous value to the overall project. Coordinating between us, the Prime1 team and subcontractors ensured things moved smoothly and items were not missed. -Having worked with other contractors, I can say Prime1 has impressive finishing skills. All of the little details from carpentry and drywall to pavers and decking were designed thoughtfully and then executed at a craftsman quality. -Prime1 was upfront with any challenges or changes during the project. We worked together to problem solve when needed and they would always would error on the side of more/better/quality. -The team consistently started on time, completed on time and make sure the job site was safe and clean each day. As mentioned above, it was hard to imagine this much work could be completed in 6 months but they finished on time and within the budget we set. We are extremely satisfied with the quality and value Prime1 provided during our project. I would highly recommend them and would be happy to be a reference now or at any point in the future. Thanks again Dan and everyone on the Prime1 team!

The team at Prime1 made our dreams come true! Dan was so knowledgeable and his whole team worked together seamlessly to create a custom home that exceeded our wildest expectations. Their attention to detail, careful planning, and expert execution produced not just a house, but a home. We will be forever grateful.

Summary: If you’re looking to build a custom home or addition in the Pittsburgh area, I would strongly recommend Prime1 after a positive multi-year experience beginning July 2021 and continuing to present day, April 2023. Note: This was our first time working with a custom builder. My husband first contacted Prime1 in July 2021 when we were looking to buy a house in the Pittsburgh area and build a small “mother-in-law” unit on our future property. From the beginning, Dan and his staff were very responsive in answering our questions. When we were seriously considering a house, they would come out to determine the feasibility of building the in-law unit. We worked with Maria, their architect, during the design phase with construction scheduled for early 2022. This was a long, mostly passive/async phase punctuated with a sync meeting every month or so as our preferences were transformed into professional drawings and engineering plans. Construction ultimately began in May 2022 with Eddie as our project manager (this was his first time as the lead project manager) and completed in mid-October 2022. While the build phase was not perfect, I never expected it to be, and Prime1 was quick to notify us and resolve any issues that came up. Again, the completion time of this phase was within the original estimate provided, and Prime1 actually anticipated many of the supply chain issues in advance to keep things going very smoothly with very little in the way of delays. We are now 6 months into our one year warranty period, and I have been largely happy with them as they completed the agreed upon follow-up work and have come out twice for minor warranty fixes.

We completed a two story addition on our 1930s home with Prime1 this past fall. We absolutely love our new kitchen and master bath and couldn’t be happier with the results. The foreman that was here each day was wonderful. He was patient and kind with our dog, our kids, and our endless daily questions. The entire crew was fantastic. They were respectful and took time to explain everything to us in detail. We are thrilled with the addition and are thankful to Prime1 for helping us to realize our vision and for their commitment to quality craftsmanship.

Prime 1 builders built a 3 story addition on to our existing house including two new bedrooms, 2 new kitchens, 2 new bedrooms, a finished basement, a new deck, driveway and patio. We are very happy with the end work product and have had a good experience working with them. The team they had on site communicated well with us and made excellent suggestions based on their experiences to ensure that we would be happy with the outcome. An example of this is a recommendation to widen, by a few inches, a very long new hallway vs. what our architect recommended. Living there now, these extra few inches made moving furniture easier and not claustrophobic, and we don't notice the 'lost' inches in the bedroom at all. They kept us informed on any issues or delays, most of which were around material availability and supply chain issues (our project started Nov. 2021). When an issue occurred, their work process was to include us in the discussion around options and solutions and with that we were able to quickly determine a new path and keep progressing. When delivery issues came up, such as a delay with our windows, the team quickly discussed with us options for what we could do to adjust the project plan. The only real challenge we had through the project were the dip in communication when P1 had personnel changes, but Dan and our foreman, Houston, were always available and happy to address our questions or concerns. The P1 team also uses very high quality, professional subcontractors. Our plumbers/HVAC, electricians, concrete, and cabinet team all were Dan's recommendations and trusted subs. All of whom were extremely professional and competent in their craft. They also were wonderful about explaining their work and getting our feedback if there were multiple paths forward. All of them were careful and treated our home and project with care and consideration. The other great thing about working with P1 is that they had standard work hours, so I knew that we could expect people at our house from 7-3, and they made sure to let us know if we should expect late or (rare) weekend work, which allowed us to have a sense of normalcy in our afternoons and evenings. They also made sure to match the existing finishes as closely as possible to create cohesion between the 'old house' and addition. We continued to live on site throughout, and the disruption to our life was as expected and minimal compared to the size of the project. . We are very happy with the result, we received a very high quality work product and they followed our design and plans to give us exactly what we asked for. We would absolutely use their services again for any future projects we have.

Prime 1 was great to work with. All of their employees from the Owner to the office staff to the workers on site were very professional and a pleasure to deal with. The cabinet maker Prime 1 referred us to was an Amish company who built some of the best kitchen cabinets I have ever seen. Being a woodworker myself, I was very impressed with the quality. The framers (another Amish crew) also did an outstanding job on the structure which presented many design challenges from our architect.

Prime 1 Builders, Dan Meade and his entire staff from the beginning to the end did a wonderful job building our "Dream Home!" Professional skilled craftsmen, knowledgeable, energetic and reliable. Shout out to the office staff and Houston for always willing to answer our questions. Couldn't ask for a better company to work with. So happy we chose Prime 1 Builders.

We just want to express our gratitude to Prime 1 Builders for bringing the vision of our home to life with a beautiful, distinctive 3-story addition. The high quality of detail, craftsmanship and skill are evident in the final home but it was the team at Prime 1 that made it truly an incredible experience for us. Throughout the planning and construction phases, the Prime 1 team was a wealth of knowledge and support. They carefully listened to our concepts and ideas and anticipated our choices and needs. Enough cannot be said about the skill of our the Prime 1 team working on our addition. The craftsmanship is exceptional and they added beautifully customized details to each room. Prime 1 ensured the installation of each custom selection was done with high quality and great care. The team was very creative and demonstrated great attention to detail. The addition has the look and feel of being part of the original house. Their ideas provided continuity, bringing the entire home together. We were so impressed to see the new addition to our home come in on time and on budget. It was clear that because the team at Prime 1 has well established partnerships with their suppliers and conduct comprehensive planning, they were able to avoid delays and surprises during the unprecedented supply chain constraints due to COVID. We're certain that there were disruptions or mistakes, which are to be expected, but they were seamless to us! The Prime 1 team became family and they made the entire process fun! We love coming home each day and feel blessed to raise our family in the home they've built for us. It's the home we've always dreamed of!