Our Story
Long before The Blatt Group was a company, it was a work ethic.
Our story begins on a small farm, where our grandfather learned the value of early mornings, honest labor, and doing things the right way—even when no one was watching. Those lessons stayed with him when he left the farm in the 1940s and entered the construction trades as a concrete form carpenter, helping build the foundations of Reading, Pennsylvania, one job at a time.
He believed in showing up, working hard, and standing behind your work. That mindset shaped the next generation.
Our father, Larry Blatt, followed the same path, studying carpentry at vo-tech before stepping into the field. He learned the trade from the ground up—working with his hands, gaining experience, and earning the trust of the people around him.
In 1987, with three young sons at home and another on the way, Dad started his own company. A new business and four boys—there was plenty to keep him busy.
His goal was simple: do good work, treat people fairly, and build something his family could be proud of.
We grew up around jobsites, in trucks, and alongside crews, learning what it meant to serve customers and take responsibility for the work. What started as a small operation became a family business built slowly and steadily, one relationship at a time.
The Story Is Still Being Written
Dad retired in 2020, but the example he set is still part of how we work every day.
My brothers, Jim and Josh, helped write a big part of this story, too. Both contributed a great deal to building the company, and I’m proud of what we built together. Their hard work helped make The Blatt Group what it is today, and their contributions will always deserve a place in our story.
And I’m Tim Blatt—still here, still learning, and still writing the next chapter.
Outside of work, I’m lucky to share my life with a beautiful wife and our four kids. With a business to run and four kids at home, there’s usually another story in the making.
But the Blatt family is only one of the families behind this company.
Every person who works here brings their own experience, pride, and reasons for doing a good job. They also have people counting on them at home. Our crews and the people keeping things moving behind the scenes all help shape what this business becomes.
When you work with The Blatt Group, you’re working with that whole team. Their hands, ideas, care, and hard work are in what we build.
I may be the Blatt still writing this part of the story, but plenty of people are helping write it with me.
To us, construction has always been about trust, keeping your word, and leaving things better than you found them.
Built on Integrity. That’s what we want our work—and the way we treat people—to stand for.
We’re a Full-Service General Contractor Based in Reading, PA
At The Blatt Group, we believe every project deserves to be done right.
Not rushed.
Not overcomplicated.
Not cut short.
Just honest work, careful planning, and craftsmanship you can depend on.
For more than 35 years, businesses and organizations across Reading and Eastern Pennsylvania have trusted us to build and improve the spaces they rely on every day — hospitals, manufacturers, churches, colleges, nursing homes, and local businesses that serve our communities.
We don’t claim to be perfect.
But we show up every day committed to doing our best work.
That means clear communication, realistic budgets, tight schedules, and attention to the details that others overlook. From small repairs to full renovations, we walk with you through every phase so there are no surprises — just steady progress and solid results.
Because at the end of the day, our job isn’t just to build buildings.
It’s to earn your trust.
If you have a project in mind, we’d be glad to talk it through with you.
Call 610-916-9828 and let’s get started.
Safety First
At The Blatt Group, nothing we build is more important than the people on the jobsite.
Construction will always carry risk — but how we manage that risk matters.
Every day, we work to create jobsites that are organized, secure, and safe for our crews, our partners, and your staff. Because protecting people and property isn’t just a requirement — it’s a responsibility we take seriously.
Safety starts long before work begins.
Through ongoing training, clear guidelines, and regular site reviews, we plan carefully and stay proactive. Every person on site is expected to follow our safety standards, as well as all owner requirements and federal, state, and local regulations.
It’s not about checking boxes.
It’s about making sure everyone goes home the same way they arrived.
If you’d like to talk through our jobsite safety approach for your next project, we’re always glad to have that conversation.