About Empire Home Solutions — A Family-Owned Contractor You Can Still Reach in Year Twelve
Empire Home Solutions is a family-owned contractor that has served Greater Cincinnati since 2009. We earn trust with proof, not sales talk. So instead of promises, we point to an A+ BBB rating, 90-plus years of combined crew experience, and a warranty that never expires. Owner Chris Kestel runs the company from Mt. Orab, Ohio. Moreover, he still answers the phone himself. Because we live and work beside our customers, most new jobs arrive by referral.
By Chris Kestel, Founder & Owner · Last Updated August 2026
Rated 4.9 stars on Google · 17+ Years in Business
A Contractor That Answers to Its Neighbors
We run our office and shop out of 16493 Bodman Rd in Mt. Orab. From there, our crews reach Cincinnati, Mason, Loveland, Milford, Batavia, Anderson Township, West Chester, and Northern Kentucky each week. Andy Sedam manages the office, so permits, schedules, and updates never fall through the cracks.
Here is what being a family-owned remodeling company really changes. Our customers are our neighbors, plain and simple. We pass the decks and roofs we build on our own drive to work. Therefore, cutting a corner would mean living with it in plain sight. A franchise crew from a call center never faces that. Consequently, our name and reputation ride on every job — and that shows in the finished work.
Meet Chris Kestel, Owner
Chris started Empire Home Solutions in 2009 for one reason. He kept watching neighbors get short workmanship warranties, then get ignored the moment a problem appeared. So he built the opposite kind of company. Today he still walks job sites, still prices projects honestly, and still signs a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. After all, he expects to pick up the phone in year twelve. You can verify all of this yourself. Chris appears as Owner on our Better Business Bureau profile, and his name runs through our reviews. In other words, we would rather you check the record than take our word for it.
Our workers have combined 90 years of experience, we pride ourselves on having the best of the best handymen.
To ensure nothing less than quality builds, we exclusively use high-quality and durable materials.
Rest assured knowing that your home and the work we do are protected by our insurance policies.
We measure ourselves by four commitments. Together, they turn a good crew into a contractor you keep calling back.
Look us up! We are highly rated everywhere!
Where We Work
As a trusted home contractor across Greater Cincinnati, we cover Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Butler, and Warren counties. Specifically, we serve Cincinnati, Mason, Montgomery, Norwood, Loveland, Milford, Batavia, Amelia, New Richmond, Fayetteville, Mt. Orab, Georgetown, Bethel, Anderson Township, West Chester, Hamilton, Middletown, Lebanon, and Indian Hill. Across the river, we also reach Northern Kentucky towns like Florence, Union, Walton, and Covington.
Let's Build Something That Lasts
Work with a contractor who plans to be here long after the final invoice. Book your free on-site consultation today, and get honest advice, clear pricing, and workmanship backed for life.
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About Empire Home Solutions — FAQs
Is Empire Home Solutions really family-owned?
Yes. Chris Kestel founded the company and still owns and runs it today. Because ownership stays hands-on, you deal with the person whose name is on the work, not a rotating manager.
How much experience does your team bring?
Our crews carry more than 90 years of combined experience across decks, framing, roofing, concrete, and finish carpentry. So whatever your project needs, someone on our team has done it many times.
What makes a family-owned contractor different from a big franchise?
Accountability gets personal. A franchise answers to a corporate office, while we answer to neighbors we see every week. Therefore, our reputation rides directly on how each job turns out.
Do you stand behind your work after the job is done?
Absolutely. Our lifetime craftsmanship warranty lasts as long as you own your home. If our workmanship ever fails, we come back and fix it — no expiration date attached.
Where is Empire Home Solutions located?
Our office and shop sit at 16493 Bodman Rd in Mt. Orab, Ohio. From there, we serve Greater Cincinnati, Southwest Ohio, and nearby Northern Kentucky.
How do I get started?
Simply call (513) 773-1567 or request a free on-site consultation online. We visit your home, talk through options honestly, and put clear pricing in writing.