Since 1998
Mara Collins
Founder & General Contractor
Guides every project scope, coordinates with permitting offices, and walks homeowners through each milestone.
About Us
Neighbors building neighbors' homes.
Hearth & Home is a small, family-run studio rooted in the belief that craftsmanship and community go hand in hand. We partner with homeowners to restore, expand, and reimagine the spaces where their stories unfold.
Our story
Built on trust, refined by experience.
What began as a single-crew renovation shop has grown into a full-service residential team trusted by neighbors across the county. Every project still starts with coffee at your kitchen table and a clear conversation about goals, timelines, and investment.
We collaborate with local trades, source sustainable materials, and document every milestone so you always know what comes next. No loud sales pitch, just honest guidance from people who live where they work.
- Years serving
- 27
- Projects delivered
- 430+
- On-time completions
- 98%
- Local partners
- 35
What guides us
Every nail, beam, and detail is an opportunity to honor the homes we grew up visiting.
01
Honest Communication
We offer transparent bids, weekly updates, and one project lead so expectations stay aligned.
02
Craft Before Speed
Our crews take the time to mock up details, test finishes, and protect original character.
03
Community Investment
We hire local trades and source regional materials to keep every project rooted in place.
Meet the crew
Our leadership team works on-site, manages permits, and gives you a single point of contact from schematic sketches to final walk-throughs.
Since 2004
Luis Herrera
Lead Carpenter
Oversees framing crews, custom cabinetry, and on-site quality checks with a focus on timeless detailing.
Since 2012
Nina Patel
Project Architect
Translates family wish-lists into drawings, manages consultants, and ensures every addition blends seamlessly.
Since 2016
Evan Brooks
Client Experience Lead
Keeps schedules synced, shares weekly progress notes, and makes sure your home stays livable during work.
Milestones
A steady cadence of thoughtful growth.
- 1998
Company founded
Launched as a two-person renovation outfit focused on historic bungalows.
- 2007
Expanded services
Added design-build capabilities and grew trusted partnerships with local artisans.
- 2015
Sustainability pledge
Committed to waste diversion on job sites and prioritized FSC-certified lumber.
- Today
Neighborhood first
Focused on a handful of projects each season so every client receives dedicated attention.
Currently booking new builds & restorative work.