For more than 75 years, the Spector family has proudly served homeowners throughout Philadelphia, Bucks County, and the surrounding suburbs. What began in 1949 as a small family business has grown into one of the region’s most trusted names in home remodeling and general contracting.
Today, Mr. Contractor remains a multi-generational, family-owned and operated company built on the same values that started it all: honesty, craftsmanship, hard work, and treating customers like family. With over fifty thousand completed projects across the region, there’s a good chance we’ve worked on a home right in your neighborhood.
Our story began with our founder, Morris “Marty” Spector, whose determination and entrepreneurial spirit laid the foundation for everything we are today. Marty first entered the home improvement industry through the manufacturing and sale of aluminum windows, eventually creating Mart Jalousie Manufacturing Company, Inc. As demand grew, the company expanded into aluminum and fiberglass awnings, exterior doors, and other exterior home products.
Recognizing the growing need for professional installation services, Marty launched Spector Contracting, Inc., creating a full-service home improvement company that combined quality products with expert workmanship. His reputation for reliability and customer service quickly earned the trust of homeowners throughout the Philadelphia area.
By the 1960s, the company had grown into a large-scale operation with a three-story manufacturing facility and dozens of employees. As the home improvement industry evolved through the 1970s and 1980s, the Spector family adapted with it—continuing to grow and evolve while staying committed to family ownership and quality workmanship.
In 1984, Allan Spector founded Mr. Contractor, Inc., focusing on residential remodeling and general contracting services. Alongside his sons Barry, Ken, and Lonnie, the company entered a new era as a third-generation family business. Together, they expanded Mr. Contractor into a full-service remodeling company specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, additions, roofing, siding, masonry, outdoor living spaces, and complete home renovations.
Today, Mr. Contractor continues to grow as a fifth-generation family business with deep roots in the Philadelphia community. While the company has expanded tremendously over the decades, one thing has never changed: our commitment to quality work, dependable service, and customer satisfaction.
From a small family operation in 1949 to one of Philadelphia’s most recognized remodeling companies today, our mission remains the same: delivering exceptional craftsmanship and treating every home as if it were our own.
We look forward to continuing that tradition for generations to come.
• Philadelphia Magazine “Best of Philly” – Best General Contractor (2007 & 2012)
• Philadelphia Business Journal “Top 25” Contractor Recognition (2014, 2023)
• Philadelphia Business Journal “Top 50 Family-Owned Business” Recognition (2014, 2023-2025)
• Yelp “People Love Us” (2019-2025)
• Qualified Remodeler “Top 500 Remodelers” (1997-2015)
• Better Business Bureau “A+ Rating” (1985-2025)
• Philly Happening List “Recognition” (2015)
• Angi Super Service Award Winner “Best General Contractor” (2009-2025)
• Angi Super Service Award Winner “Best Kitchen Installer” (2009-2025)
• Angi Super Service Award Winner “Best Bathroom Installer” (2009-2025)
• Thumbtack “Best Of” General Contractor (2015)
• Nextdoor “Neighborhood Favs” Award (2023-2025)
• City Council – City of Philadelphia Citation “Recognizing & Honoring Mr. Contractor” (2024)
• Rachel Ray from the Rachel Ray Show
• Ty Pennington from HGTV - Extreme Makeover
• Dean Hill from DIY Network - Grounds For Improvement
• Steve Morrison from WMMR - Preston and Steve
• Danny Bonaduce from 94WYSP - The Danny Bonaduce Show
• Steven Singer (“I Hate Steven Singer”) from Steven Singer Jewelers
