General Contracting
General Contracting
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Some firms manage labor. We do the work.
Some firms manage labor. We do the work.
At Thrive, we don’t just oversee construction, we do the work ourselves. Our founder, William Ross, brings years of experience. He is a licensed general contractor and architectural designer. He’s worked in the trades, led crews, and built spaces with his own hands.
The people who design your project are often the same people who build it. We work in-house, with trusted collaborators who share our standards and our care. This means tighter coordination, clearer communication, and deeper accountability.
In the words of my late master, "I may be a master builder, but first, I am a builder." ~William Ross
In the words of my late master, "I may be a master builder, but first, I am a builder." ~William Ross
We renovate and build the places we design. We are a knowledgeable and growing team of skilled and licensed builders who take pride in the quality of our work.
On price, we out-perform some with impressive construction prices, at times ranging around $64* per square foot, beating both the Philadelphia and National-average. *Remember, every project is different, request your unique estimate from us.
William Ross, our founder, hard at work framing a new stair landing, on site in this full gut home renovation.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Its all about trust. That's why we design and build in-house. Our team works directly on your project, from drawings to framing to finish. As a result, we understand both vision and execution, because we carry both.
Its all about trust. That's why we design and build in-house. Our team works directly on your project, from drawings to framing to finish. As a result, we understand both vision and execution, because we carry both.
We take pride in our trades and craft, like when we constructed these custom farm house style shed doors on site for a new build.
Build in-house
Build in-house
We design and build in-house, which means fewer delays and tighter coordination. We carry the vision from drawing to execution, resolving issues before they can slow you down.
We design and build in-house, which means fewer delays and tighter coordination. We carry the vision from drawing to execution, resolving issues before they can slow you down.
Fast & Focused
Fast & Focused
We move quickly and build with care. Our streamlined process keeps projects on schedule while delivering quality detail, durability, and client satisfaction.
We move quickly and build with care. Our streamlined process keeps projects on schedule while delivering quality detail, durability, and client satisfaction.
High Standards
High Standards
We solve problems early, communicate clearly, and deliver work that feels good and functions well, now and long-term.
We solve problems early, communicate clearly, and deliver work that feels good and functions well, now and long-term.
What We Build
What We Build
From early estimates to final walkthroughs, we guide every phase: coordinating teams, controlling costs, and resolving issues before they escalate.
Whether you're building new or adapting an existing site, we protect your vision and deliver results that last.
Our General Contracting includes:
Our General Contracting includes:
New construction for homes, studios, and multi-unit buildings
Renovations and additions
Adaptive reuse and legacy site transformations
Interior and exterior modifications
Sustainable material sourcing and detailing
Site preparation and structural work
Finish carpentry and custom detailing
We don’t just build structures. We build trust.
We don’t just build structures. We build trust.
Clients feel it. Crews feel it.
Clients feel it. Crews feel it.
Every detail we shape carries the weight of integrity and the warmth of presence.
Every detail we shape carries the weight of integrity and the warmth of presence.
Ready to get started?
Ready to get started?
Let's work together to make your next project a success.
Let's work together to make your next project a success.
Free initial consultation. No strings attached.
Free initial consultation. No strings attached.
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