Lancaster Builders

Mark Lancaster really wants your home to be energy efficient and he’s leading by example.  His office in Middletown is a pre-Civil War built residence converted into office space.  In 2007 Lancaster installed a geothermal system for heating and cooling the property, hoping to cut down on his annual utility costs of nine thousand dollars.  [...]

I was looking to reduce my energy bills. I met with Mark Lancaster (CEO of Lancaster Craftsman Builders, in Middletown) to discuss affordable ways to achieve this goal.

We would like to express our appreciation for the personal attention Jay Cody gave to our project.  From start to finish we felt that every aspect and detail was being carefully handled and considered with a friendly yet professional attitude.  We appreciated the respect he showed for our busy personal lives when coordinating efforts that [...]

For a limited time, our comprehensive home energy audit, is only $200.  Generally home energy audits run between $400-$500. Ordering is easy.  Call 301-371-9101 or email us at info@lancasterbuilders.com.  Our home energy audit includes a blower door test and thermal imaging of your home.  A blower door test enables the auditor to detect actual air [...]

Lancaster Craftsmen Builders thinks living more comfortably while saving energy and money is extremely important – especially during these challenging economic times.   Before investing in energy improvements, we suggest starting with our certified home energy audit.    Sophisticated testing equipment will demonstrate how your money can be best spent to lower utility costs.  We’ll also provide [...]

I recently purchased a home in Worman’s Mill.  During the home inspection several problems were uncovered, the most serious of which was a water infiltration issue with the home’s exterior which caused the wood trim and stucco to rot.  In addition, the interior of the home needed updating and considerable cosmetic work. I contracted with [...]

Lancaster Craftsmen Builders is pleased to announce that their new website is now live on the web at http://www.lancasterbuilders.com/. The new website, developed by High Rock Studios’ LeftBrain Technologies, was designed with an emphasis on regularly updated content, useful information and features, and a more user-friendly interface. Since customer communication is so important to Lancaster [...]

On Friday, June 3, 2011, Mark Lancaster, a charter member of the Frederick County Sustainability Commission and a leading voice in green building custom homes and renovations, helped present a certificate recognizing The Lucy School’s primary building as the first LEED for Schools Platinum certified in the State of Maryland. Platinum is the highest level [...]

Mark Lancaster, a leading voice and practitioner in Frederick County in green construction, will conduct “The Green Edge” for local Realtors on July 13, 2011. The three hour course will count toward Realtor’s continuing education requirements. The class will teach the processes that incorporate environmental consideration into every phase of construction: Energy; Water Efficiency; Land [...]

MIDDLETOWN — Phase I of the renovation project of the old Ingall’s Lumber Yard is now complete. The owners, Current Components, can arguably lay claim to having one of the greenest office and warehouse in Frederick County. In a story published in the FNP (7/9/10) the initial plan was to prepare a 6,000 square foot [...]