St. Louis Historic Home Restoration
It is our mission to help beautify and preserve the historic homes of our city for the owners of today and the generations of tomorrow.
St. Louis Historic Home Restoration
It is our mission to help beautify and preserve the historic homes of our city for the owners of today and the generations of tomorrow.
Our Restoration Services
Historic Restore aims to preserve the historical authenticity of every project. We strive to honor the original design and elegance of your home.
Fine Paint Work
We remove all of the old, ugly paint and apply a beautiful, rich coat of the highest quality paint available today.
Stain & Varnish
Bring the beauty of natural finished wood back to life with a new stain & varnished finish.
Epoxy Coatings
Let us fix your rotting wood and seal your outside woodwork with a long-lasting waterproof coating.
Antique Windows
Whether you want the originals to look like new, or to have exact replica replacements, we have you covered.
Fine Woodwork
We specialize in refinishing all types of woodwork, no matter what shape it’s in.
Brass & Hardware
From handles and locks to new weather stripping and pulleys, we can replace or restore it all.
Free Consultation
If you would like us to come out and look at your project, please fill out the form below.
Featured Projects
Take a look at some of our favorite projects over the years.
This historic mansion in the forest park area was built in 1925 and has had all 49 of its windows and 18 of its French doors replaced or restored.
These doors in the central west end were faded and weathered, they needed extensive repairs to all areas. Now they’re back up and coated in marine grade varnish for a long lasting finish.
This window is an exact replica replacement of the original. .
This is an example of a new solid brass lock on a historic, double-hung window.
This roof joist was rotting and nearly impossible to actually replace. Instead, we sealed it with a 2 part epoxy and filled in the missing wood with a solid wood replacement product called Woodepox.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you charge for your services?
For some of the jobs we do, we are able to give a fixed bid price, and for others we charge for ‘Time & Materials’ as we go. But all of our jobs are figured up from an hourly rate perspective. Materials are sold to our clients at our cost. Please call or e-mail for our current labor rates.
What materials can I expect to pay for?
The typical materials that you will be charged for are paint, stain, varnish, replacement wood if needed, epoxy, caulk, tape, scaffolding rental, etc.
How long will this take?
We do our best to give our clients our best estimate of the time we think it will take to complete their project. We typically can give a range of time (example: 4-6 weeks) if we have taken on a similar project before. To understand why some projects take the time they do, you must understand that we are usually working to restore something that has been neglected for decades, or even since it was new. And it can require a lot of work to bring it back to its original form and functionality. Moving parts (doors & windows) can require extra care to ensure they work properly. We also make sure that we give your project the proper finish (paint, varnish, etc) to make sure it lasts as long as possible.
Other typical situations that can extend your projects time frame:
Custom fabrication – When wood is rotten or missing, it may not be available commercially and must be custom fabricated
Unexpected surprises – Be conscious of the fact that the original plan will have some unexpected hiccups, it’s almost guaranteed. Rebuilding and restoring woodwork of this age always has its challenges, but in the end it is usually the most beautiful.
This process is part art form, and part engineering science, and neither can be rushed without compromising the end result. We take great pride in our work and in our customer satisfaction, so please try to be flexible with your time expectations. Our first priority is your satisfaction and to provide you with the highest quality product and service possible.
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Why Choose Us
The Finest Craftsmanship
We only provide first rate work for our clients with the finest finishes available today.
Epoxy sealants and repairs
We coat all of our exterior painted woodwork with marine-grade, 2 part epoxy for extreme long-lasting finishes.
Fair Hourly Rates
We charge a fair, competitive hourly rate for all of our services.
Preserving St. Louis Architecture
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about any of our restoration services. We are here to help!