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07.24.24

Seven Stones: A Legacy in the Making

Hand drawn rendering, in pencil, of the Seven Stones custom house build.
Hand-drawn rendering of the custom estate home at Seven Stones.

All of our projects at Heller Built, from historic restorations to full equestrian estates, rely on strong relationships and close collaboration between clients, architects, designers, landscape architects, and us – the builder. 

As builders who take pride in the quality, craftsmanship, and longevity of our homes, we are honored to work with clients and partners that share our values. We believe that every client deserves a home that will last for hundreds of years  – and not only survive, but be cherished by multiple generations to come. 

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05.22.24

A Historic Home restoration for Heller Built

Historic photo of church and home on N. Broadway in Lexington, KY, 1942.
160 N. Broadway, left, next to Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church (now Heritage Antiques). Photo taken during Summer School Bible Study, 1942. Courtesy of UK Libraries.

Last year, the Heller Built team moved into a new home of its own – a home with a nearly 150-year old history. 

In 2023, our team took on a full renovation of 160 N. Broadway, a High Victorian Gothic townhouse in downtown Lexington. The building now serves not only as the physical headquarters of Heller Built, but as a constant source of inspiration for our historic home restoration projects, thanks to the enduring craftsmanship of the original build.

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03.27.24

The Place We Call Home: The Heart of Horse Country

We often speak of our family-owned business’ sense of place. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, the iconic surrounding landscape of horse country and its luxury equestrian properties has been a constant source of inspiration for the custom homes, modern farmsteads, and equine estates we have built over the years. We’re proud to call these rolling hills home alongside the world-class equestrians and horses that have shaped our community and landscape for centuries. 

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08.17.21

How Conditioning Your Attic Extends Your HVAC System’s Lifespan

One of the best ways to lower energy costs, create a healthier environment for your family, and increase the life of your HVAC system is to condition your attic.

If your heating and air system is in your attic, then conditioning that space is very beneficial. Let’s break it down. There is nothing inherently wrong with a traditionally ventilated attic. Air moves through the soffit and up and out of vents at, or in, the ridge. This system works well and has worked for hundreds of years.

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08.17.21

The Air Gap: How We Save Homes from Mold and Rot

Bricklayer adding bricks to a wall with an air gap behind it.

Maintaining an air gap behind the cladding on our homes is essential. Whether it is brick, siding, or stone━the system is essentially the same.

How do we do it? We create a continuous uninterrupted gap between the back of your cladding and the face of your wall sheathing. This ensures that air can move through this gap, promoting drying. Drying prevents potential long-term water/moisture damage to your home, which can lead to mold, rot, and very costly repairs in the future.

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