Business Details
38 Years
experience
Premium Custom Millwork & Building Supplies in Pennsylvania
Heister House Millworks has been a trusted provider of premium wood products since 1988, combining skilled craftsmanship with advanced technology to deliver custom millwork solutions. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in producing high-quality mouldings, doors, hardwood flooring, and cabinetry tailored to meet both residential and commercial needs. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we maintain state-of-the-art equipment and partner with leading manufacturers to ensure precision and durability in every product. Our comprehensive showroom in Pennsylvania showcases hundreds of design options, serving as a resource for homeowners and builders seeking inspiration and innovation.We prioritize customer satisfaction through competitive pricing, efficient lead times, and value-added services like pre-finishing and custom fabrication. Backed by long-standing relationships with local installers and building material dealers, we extend our reach across major markets including Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia while maintaining a commitment to local craftsmanship. Our partnerships with industry leaders like Therma-Tru and Reeb Millwork reinforce our dedication to quality and reliability.
Services
Custom Millwork
Hardwood Flooring
Interior Doors
Exterior Doors
Mouldings
Cabinetry
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in custom wood product manufacturing.
- Our state-of-the-art equipment ensures precision in every custom millwork project.
- We maintain direct partnerships with leading industry manufacturers for quality assurance.
- Our comprehensive showroom features hundreds of design options for all projects.
- We provide nationwide distribution while maintaining local craftsmanship standards.
Services
Custom Millwork
Our Specialty Shop creates bespoke wood products using computerized CNC routing technology. From intricate columns to custom trusses, we transform design concepts into durable, high-quality millwork solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Our master craftsmen handle projects of any scale, ensuring precise execution of curved and radiused elements that meet architectural specifications. This service caters to builders, designers, and homeowners seeking unique woodwork features for high-end properties.
Hardwood Flooring
We manufacture premium unfinished and engineered hardwood flooring using locally sourced species like Red Oak and White Oak. Our production process includes moisture content verification and precision milling to ensure easy installation and long-term performance. Available in multiple widths and grades, our flooring options include specialty products like reclaimed wood and rift-sawn finishes. Local installers consistently choose our flooring for its reliability and compatibility with regional climate conditions.
Interior Doors
We provide pre-hung interior doors sourced from top manufacturers, offering customization through our in-house finishing shop. Our inventory includes various styles and wood species, with options for priming, painting, and staining to match specific design requirements. The service includes direct purchasing advantages for competitive pricing and maintains short lead times through our dedicated production capacity for door finishing and assembly.
Exterior Doors
Our exterior doors feature Therma-Tru product lines assembled in-house with composite jambs and fiberglass panels for durability. We offer pre-finishing in 24 color options and maintain partnerships for quick special order fulfillment. The doors include energy-efficient components like insulated glass and compression weather stripping, designed for both aesthetic appeal and functional performance in residential applications.
Mouldings
We supply over 200 stock moulding profiles in Pine, Poplar, and Red Oak, with custom duplication capabilities for restoration projects. Our inventory includes specialty wood species and a library of nearly 1,000 profiles for design flexibility. The service extends to pre-finishing options and custom profile creation, supporting both modern and historic architectural requirements across residential and commercial sectors.
People
Lorne Nipple
Owner / President
Co-founder with over 30 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations. Focuses on process optimization and equipment innovation while managing company growth to over 90 employees.
Adam Lauver
Manager, Cabinet Operations
Third-generation woodworking professional with 20+ years of millwork industry experience. Oversees custom cabinet operations and brings extensive product knowledge from family business background.
Jeff Hunt
General Manager
Industry veteran with 25+ years at major building material companies like Andersen Windows. Leads strategic direction and business development initiatives for operational growth and market expansion.
Susan Womer
Office Manager
Accounting and HR specialist with 25+ years of service. Manages financial operations and employee relations while maintaining organizational efficiency across multiple business functions.
Roger Weller
Manager, Milling Operations
30-year company veteran overseeing production operations. Manages lumber purchasing and supervises milling crews to ensure quality control and operational efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Questions
What types of custom millwork can you produce?
Our CNC capabilities allow creation of curved wood elements, columns, beams, and trusses for residential and commercial applications.
Do you offer pre-finishing services for wood products?
Yes, we provide priming, painting, clear coating, and custom stain options for doors, mouldings, and millwork components.
What hardwood flooring options are available?
We offer unfinished solid wood flooring and engineered options in multiple widths (2-1/4" to 11-1/4") and species including Oak, Hickory, and American Cherry.
Can you match existing moulding profiles?
Our duplication capabilities allow replication of historic or unique moulding profiles for restoration projects and architectural consistency.
What markets do you serve?
While based in Pennsylvania, we serve builders and remodelers across the East Coast including Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia.
Do you carry standard moulding profiles?
We maintain 200+ stock profiles in Pine, Poplar, and Red Oak with access to nearly 1,000 additional designs in our online catalog.
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