First State Building & Design

First State Building & Design is a remodeling and outdoor living contractor that builds custom decks, porches, screened rooms, sunrooms, patios, hardscaping, pools and outdoor kitchens, along with kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels. The company works from concept to finished build, with design and permitting handled in-house as part of one process.

The company serves homeowners across Chester, Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania, New Castle County in Delaware, and Cecil County in Maryland. Its showroom is at 258 Wilmington Pike in Chadds Ford, and the company is family-owned, founded in 2006 and led by president Joe Oakes.