The turn of the century brought Hazley Builders to West Chester and its expert construction services.
From “Family Owned & Operated.”
If you’re looking for a family-run contracting business with the emphasis on the “family” part, you need to look no further than Hazley Builders. One father plus five sons equals a full-service team that is truly hands-on.
“There are seven kids, total, two sisters who live and work in West Chester, and one brother who is a senior at WCU,” one of those sons told us — Chris Hazley, to be specific, who runs the company’s business development and is also their Service Director.
Hazley Builders handle everything from carpentry to plumbing, from new construction to remodeling, so all of those hands are very busy. Father and founder Mike Hazley established the business in 2000. “But our Dad started building homes in West Chester in the 80s,” Chris told us. The family have a combined 60 years of experience between them.
When asked about the pluses and minuses associated with working with family, Chris’ answer was the same for both: constructive criticism. With family, “it’s easier to be on the receiving end of constructive criticism. You’re family, so you know they have your best interest in mind.”
The tricky part though, says Chris, is “telling your brother that he has a dumb idea, but in a positive way.” With a family-run business, he adds, “There’s a higher level of accountability. At the end of the day, it’s your name that’s associated with the service or product, so there’s always motivation to exceed expectations.”
