Exhibit 16





September 20, 1999

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. to be filed with
the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form
8-K report to be filed on September 20, 1999. We agree with the statements
concerning our firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- -------------------------------
    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP