About Black Beard Restoration in Mercersburg, PA

Black Beard Restoration is an owner-operated general contracting company serving Mercersburg and the surrounding region, including Berkeley County, Jefferson County, Morgan County, Washington County, and Franklin County. Founded in 2024, the business is built on a foundation of construction experience, military discipline, and a dual perspective few contractors can offer—both building and insurance adjusting.

Owner Leo brings credentials that matter when you're inviting someone into your home or business: a general contractor license, certificate of insurance, bonds from West Virginia, workers compensation coverage, general liability, and errors and omissions insurance. You're working directly with the owner on every project, not a crew you've never met.

What makes Black Beard Restoration different is the combination of hands-on construction knowledge and insurance adjusting expertise. Leo spent years assessing damage for insurance companies, which means he understands how claims work, what documentation insurers require, and how to navigate the process when storm damage, fire, or water loss disrupts your property. That insight translates into smoother projects and fewer surprises when insurance is involved.

The approach is straightforward: deliver quality work at a fair price. Leo describes it as "a 10 quality at a 7 price"—you get craftsmanship that exceeds expectations without the inflated costs that come with larger operations. When he meets with clients in person, he secures contracts 85% of the time, not through sales tactics, but because homeowners and business owners recognize the value in working with someone who knows the trade inside and out.



Reach out to discuss your project and see how Black Beard Restoration's background can work to your advantage.

Built on Construction, Shaped by Service

Our owner, Leo grew up in construction—his father is a general contractor, and he worked on job sites throughout his youth. After high school, he joined the Army and served six years in special operations, followed by four years of overseas contracting work. That decade away gave him experience in high-pressure environments where precision, problem-solving, and follow-through aren't optional.

When he returned home during the pandemic, he transitioned into insurance adjusting and quickly recognized a gap in the local market. People needed reliable residential construction work, and he had both the skills and the availability to deliver it. With a couple of family members and friends who needed steady work, he formalized the business structure and launched Black Beard Restoration.

The business grew organically from there—no flashy marketing, just good work and word of mouth. Projects range from storm damage repairs and roofing to full-scale renovations, with the insurance adjusting background proving especially valuable on claim-driven work. Leo knows what adjusters look for during inspections, how to document properly, and how to advocate for homeowners when coverage questions arise.

As a military veteran, Leo offers discounts to service members and first responders. It's one way to give back to the community that supported him and to honor those still serving.

What You Experience Working with Black Beard Restoration

You work directly with the owner from the first conversation through project completion. No sales reps, no middlemen—just the Black Beard team, many of whom are family or trusted contacts from a construction background. Communication is direct, timelines are realistic, and you'll know what to expect before work begins.

For projects involving insurance claims, the dual expertise becomes immediately useful. Our team can walk the property with you, assess damage with an adjuster's eye, help document what's needed, and translate that into a scope of work that aligns with your coverage. If disputes arise, you're working with a team who understands both sides of the process.

• Owner-operated LLC—you work directly with the licensed general contractor on every project
• General contractor license, certificate of insurance, bonds, workers comp, general liability, and E&O coverage
• Veteran-owned business offering military discounts to service members and first responders
• Serving Mercersburg, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, Morgan County, Washington County, Franklin County, and communities along the 81 corridor
• Insurance adjusting background provides damage assessment expertise valuable for claim-driven repairs
  

Black Beard Restoration is in its first year, but the experience behind it spans decades—from job sites to special operations overseas to insurance adjusting work that revealed the local need. If you're looking for a contractor who understands both the construction and the claims side, contact Black Beard Restoration to schedule a consultation.