Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Premium Wood Mouldings & Custom Millwork in Pennsylvania
Heister House Millworks has been a trusted name in premium wood products since 1988. Founded by Brad Lauver and Lorne Nipple, our skilled craftsmen utilize state-of-the-art equipment to produce custom mouldings, doors, hardwood flooring, and millwork. With a 30,000-square-foot showroom in Pennsylvania's hardwood country, we serve local builders and national markets through established dealer networks. Our partnerships with industry leaders like WEINIG and COFFEY MACHINERY ensure cutting-edge capabilities. We maintain quality through precision milling, moisture content checks, and pre-finishing services.Our team of experts brings decades of combined experience in both traditional and modern woodworking techniques. As a family-owned business, we prioritize customer satisfaction through personalized service and innovative solutions. Our commitment to excellence has made us a preferred supplier for residential and commercial projects across the East Coast. We continuously invest in technology and talent to meet evolving market demands while maintaining our founding principles of craftsmanship and integrity.
Services
Custom Millwork
Hardwood Flooring
Interior Doors
Exterior Doors
Mouldings
Custom Cabinetry
Builder's Hardware
Stair Parts
Mantels
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in custom wood millwork since 1988
- Our state-of-the-art equipment ensures precision in every custom order
- We maintain a comprehensive 30,000 sq ft showroom for design inspiration
- Our partnerships with WEINIG and COFFEY MACHINERY ensure cutting-edge capabilities
- We guarantee quality through moisture content checks on every hardwood board
Services
Custom Millwork
Our Specialty Shop creates custom wood products using CNC technology. From intricate mouldings to architectural elements like columns and trusses, we transform unique design concepts into reality. Our master craftsmen handle projects of any scale for residential and commercial applications.
Hardwood Flooring
We manufacture premium unfinished and engineered hardwood flooring from local species like oak, maple, and cherry. Each board undergoes moisture content checks to ensure quality. We offer widths from 2-1/4 to 11-1/4 inches in various wood grades and finishes.
Interior Doors
We supply premium interior doors with pre-hanging and finishing options. Our selection includes standard and custom designs with various wood species and finishes. We maintain competitive pricing through direct manufacturer partnerships and efficient production processes.
Exterior Doors
We offer Therma-Tru fiberglass entry doors with energy-efficient features and low-maintenance composite components. Our exterior doors combine durability with aesthetic appeal, available in standard and custom configurations with multiple finish options.
Mouldings
We provide over 200 stock moulding profiles in pine, poplar, and red oak, with custom duplication capabilities. Our selection includes base, casing, chair rail, and crown mouldings, along with pre-finishing services for immediate installation.
People
Lorne Nipple
Owner / President
Co-founder of Heister House Millworks in 1988, Lorne Nipple leads manufacturing operations. With over 30 years in woodworking, he focuses on process improvements and equipment innovation while maintaining hands-on involvement in production.
Adam Lauver
Manager, Cabinet Operations
Adam Lauver manages custom cabinet operations at our Mifflintown facility. With millwork experience since childhood and 20+ years in sales and production, he brings extensive industry knowledge to our cabinet manufacturing division.
Jeff Hunt
General Manager
Jeff Hunt serves as General Manager with 25+ years in building materials. Former roles at Andersen Windows and Reeb Millwork inform his strategic direction for business development and operational growth at Heister House.
Susan Womer
Manager, Office & Accounting
Susan Womer has managed accounting and HR functions since 1995. Her organizational expertise and employee advocacy ensure smooth office operations and financial management for our 90+ employee company.
Roger Weller
Manager, Milling Operations
Roger Weller oversees milling operations with 30+ years of experience. Managing 12 employees, he directs daily production of rip saw and moulder operations while handling rough lumber purchasing responsibilities.
Questions
What types of wood products does Heister House Millworks offer?
We provide custom mouldings, hardwood flooring, interior and exterior doors, custom millwork, cabinetry, and builder's hardware. Our products include both standard and custom designs.
Do you serve customers outside Pennsylvania?
Yes, while based in Pennsylvania, we serve builders and homeowners in Baltimore, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and through our national dealer network.
Can you create custom wood products?
Our Specialty Shop creates custom millwork to your specifications using CNC technology, including unique mouldings, columns, beams, and specialty architectural elements.
Do you offer pre-finishing services?
Yes, we provide priming, painting, clear coating, and custom stain options for mouldings, doors, and flooring products to meet your specific design needs.
What makes your hardwood flooring unique?
Our Pennsylvania-made hardwood flooring uses local species like oak and maple with precision milling and moisture content checks for superior quality and installation ease.
Do you have a physical showroom?
Yes, our 30,000 sq ft showroom in Mt. Pleasant Mills features comprehensive displays of mouldings, doors, flooring, and millwork for design inspiration.
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