When it comes to the repair and restoration of historic structures, our experience will make a difference. Our team understands the importance of preserving our regions’ rich history and we are able to apply our full spectrum of construction expertise to these always unique and often complex projects.

We regularly perform masonry and window restoration, as well as carpentry and the installation of state-of-the-art plumbing and HVAC systems.

Restoration vs. rehabilitation: One of the biggest questions to answer is whether to restore or rehabilitate the location.

Restoration means returning the interior and exterior appearance to a particular date or time period to help interpret its history. Strict restorations that eliminate everything not present during the period chosen are uncommon as most restorations include modern conveniences such as plumbing and electricity and retain later additions that add to the home’s history.

Rehabilitation means making the house functional for a modern household while retaining and preserving important historic and architectural features. A rehab project may also incorporate alternative materials, rather than duplicating the original.

Raw materials:

One of the unique aspects of historic homes is the raw materials that were used to build the home — resources that are only available today at great expense if they can be had at all. The quality of the wood, especially, is difficult, if not impossible to replicate. Salvaging, repurposing, repairing, and refinishing doors, moldings, window sashes, and paneling will go far to preserve the home’s original character.