Breathtaking Historical houses Restoration

Reviving the Past Through Restoration

Historical restoration preserves the architectural beauty and cultural significance of old buildings, bringing them back to life while maintaining their original charm. By carefully restoring structures, we honor history, enhance communities, and ensure longevity. Skilled craftsmanship and modern techniques blend to revive the past, creating a bridge between heritage and the future

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Let us restore your historic treasure with expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. We preserve architectural heritage while enhancing durability and beauty. Our restoration process honors the past, ensuring that historic buildings maintain their charm and significance for future generations to appreciate and enjoy

Weathered white farmhouse with peeling paint and patriotic bunting, surrounded by trees.

Original timber frame structure exposed, cleaned and treated in preparation for siding installation

All original walnut siding removed, refinished, re-installed, and stained. New front and side entry porches. Added brick skirting to foundation

New foundation walls in the cellar. Huge pile of rocks found under the chimney - repurposed for structural support

Roof removed and original rafters strengthened to hand-hewn beams. New chimney structure added, sheathing, and weather guard

Removing siding, framing support, installing new insulation panels and drywall base layer, re-framed all the windows

First floor timber beams leveled and treated prior to installing reclaimed flooring. Tree bark still visible on the underside in cellar

All new electrical wiring, meter, and panels installed. Moved electric line from street pole underground and to barn in back yard

Brown asphalt shingle roof with ridge cap, surrounded by trees and neighborhood buildings.

House under construction with Carter Lumber wrap and GAF Tiger Paw underlayment.

Renovation in progress: exposed beams, bare walls, and wood floors in a home under construction.

A wooden staircase is under construction. There are exposed wooden beams and planks, with a partially built wall. Natural light filters through a window in the background, illuminating the unfinished area.

Marvin house facade with a partially white-painted door and an ornate white porch awning. The left side of the house is brown with wood planks, and the right side is white with horizontal siding. A lit lantern hangs above the door.

A wooden framework of a partially constructed interior wall in a house. The framing is exposed, revealing electrical wires and outlets. Stairs and windows can be seen in the background, letting in natural light.

Marvin two-story wooden house at night, illuminated by exterior lights. The structure has two covered porch areas with white trim. The surrounding ground is covered with fallen leaves, and a tarp-covered item is visible in the foreground.

A wet brick porch in front of the wooden Marvin house.

Rustic Marvin two-story house with wooden siding and white trim. It has a small covered entrance , surrounded by autumn trees with orange and yellow leaves.

The image shows the side of a house under construction or renovation, with wooden siding. There are electrical panels and wires visible. Scaffolding stands nearby.

The Marvin two-story wooden house with a slanted roof and brown siding. It has several windows and a small porch with a white roof.

The Marvin two-story wooden house with a slanted roof and brown siding

Wooden framing and electrical wiring seen in an unfinished attic space. The framing spans the length of one side under a sloped roof, with exposed beams. Light streams in from unseen windows, illuminating the construction area.

The Marvin two-story wooden building with Georgian windows on each floor and an attic window. The siding is a mix of horizontal wooden planks in various shades of brown. The yard is bare, with scattered autumn leaves and a tree to the right.

The Marvin two-story wooden house with rustic siding and decorative white trim around the entrance. The house has multiple windows and a small porch with a slanted roof. A leafy tree stands nearby, and the ground is covered with fallen leaves.

A basement construction area with a stone wall at the back, wooden beams above, and a concrete floor. Exposed brick columns are visible on either side. Bare light bulbs hang from the ceiling, illuminating the space. A wooden board and tools are on the floor.

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Marvin Homestead, built in 1832 by pioneers, is a timber frame colonial reflecting the New England roots of the family. Our goal is to preserve and renovate the property in keeping with its original construction and style to the extent possible…

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Structural Renovations (2022)

✔ In 2022, our team tackled major structural features necessary to ensure the future stability of this home built by hand nearly 200 years ago: the foundation, exterior wood siding, the roofing system, and the 4-story brick chimney. First, we took it “down to the studs” by removing a mix of modern materials to reveal the original timber frame so we could assess the scope of work.

✔ Starting from the bottom up, our team made a new foundation by:

Removing the existing brick walls.
Adding concrete footers.
Installing steel beams and concrete block support.

✔ Next, we restored the exterior wood siding by:

Removing all the original walnut wood siding.
Repairing the rotten parts and removing untold layers of faded paint.
Planing, sanding, and reinstalling the boards, then staining them to leave the natural wood texture to match the original nature of the home.
Re-framing all the windows in the process.
Adding two covered porches for the front and side entrances.

✔ Third, we removed the worn-out roof asphalt shingles and wooden planks to expose the original rafters.

We installed a ridge beam and re-aligned the sagging massive 37-foot timber beams.

✔ We discovered the brick chimney, serving seven fireplaces, was unstable and needed to be re-built.

Renovation Highlights

✔ Replaced old electric wiring and installed new lighting fixtures throughout.
✔ Removed two old bathrooms and a kitchen installed in the 1900s.
✔ Installed new framing and insulation.
✔ Refinished all the original hardwood flooring.
✔ Installed a new HVAC system.

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Smith House, built in 1914, belonged to a former local industry leader and remained in the same family for over 90 years. In 2024, our team made extensive upgrades to this 3000 foot, 5 bedroom property inside and out while bringing it up to current standards. Renovation highlights include:…

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Interior Improvements:

✔ Replaced old electric wiring and installed new lighting fixtures throughout.
✔ Removed old cast iron plumbing and replaced it with PVC.
✔ Remodeled two upstairs bathrooms in the two primary en suite bedrooms.
✔ Added a third full bath by re-arranging a hallway and closet.
✔ Refinished all the original hardwood flooring after removing old carpeting.
✔ Removed layers of old wallpaper, repaired plaster, and painted the interior.
✔ Added space for an upstairs laundry.
✔ Installed a new HVAC system for heat and AC on the second floor.
✔ Updated the existing powder room on the first floor and added a second half bath near the kitchen entrance.
✔ Updated the kitchen appliances.

Exterior Improvements:

✔ Replaced all the windows.
✔ Removed broken sidewalk and installed new brick entrance walkways.
✔ Upgraded the front door entrance by refinishing the arbor, corbels, and lattice work.
✔ Added new garden landscaping around the perimeter.
✔ Installed exterior decorative lighting.
✔ Built a new backyard patio, including an outdoor cooking area.