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About

Owner and builder, John M. Dotzel has been building quality homes since 1972. In 1977, we started our first venture with a partnership, until 1985. We then branched out and formed John M. Dotzel Builder Inc.

 

In 2015, Chad Dotzel Incorporated with his father to become John M. Dotzel & Son Builder Inc.. Chad Dotzel brings more than 15 years working along side his father, learning the trade.

 

Since then, we have been building custom homes, one at a time. 

 

We work with numerous architects from the York and Lancaster areas, and we take pride in the hands-on approach with our customers on a daily basis. John and Chad will be involved in the construction of your home every step of the way. For this reason, we can construct a higher caliber custom home.

Our History by the Years

• 1972 — Started in the Construction Field

• 1977 — Entered into a Partnership Building Homes from 1,500 to 2,500 Sq. Ft.

• 1985 — Dissolved Partnership and Started John M. Dotzel Builder Inc.
          — Started Working with Architects on Upscale Homes and Additions
          — We Presently Build Homes in the Range of 2,000 Sq. Ft to 12,000 Sq. Ft. and Large
          — Upscale Additions

• 1987 — Became Involved in the York Co. Builders Association, Served Two Years on the Board of Directors

• 1990 – 1992 — Served as Line Officer in the York Co. Builders Association

• 1993 — Served as President of York Co. Builders Association

• 1993 — Received the 1993 Grand Award Winner for Excellence in Residential Remodeling on Projects over $75,00

• 1996 – 2003 — Served as a Trustee on the York County Builders Association Insurance Trust

• 1998 — Received the 1998 Grand Award Winner for Excellence in Residential Specialty and Detail

• 1999 — Received the 1999 Grand Award Winner for Excellence in Residential Remodeling on Projects over $150,000

• 2001 — Received the 2001 Grand Award Winner for Excellence in Residential Remodeling on Projects over $300,000

• 2003 — Received the 2003 Grand Award Winner for Excellence in Residential Remodeling on Projects over $200,000

• 2008 — Returned to Serve on York Builders Board of Directors

• 2009 — Received the 2009 Grand Award Winner for Excellence in Residential Remodeling on Projects over $300,000

 

• 2015 - Changed business name to John M Dotzel & Son Builder Inc.

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