Historic Restoration – Newport, RI
Rhode Island is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful homes and landmarks in New England, and the structures in Newport are no exception. Unfortunately, finding a contractor who specializes in repairing and restoring these buildings can be a challenge. These are buildings that are well over a hundred years old in some cases, and preserving everything about them is sometimes not an option. To complicate matters, a “restoration” can mean different things to different people. Some people want their historic properties to be restored and preserved perfectly, while others want their run-down homes to be modernized but with a few historic touches remaining.
Whenever we restore a property, we make a point to work closely with the owners during every step of the restoration process. We first meet with you to discuss what you want to preserve about the property, what you would like to change and replace, and how you would like us to go about the project. This could be as simple as repainting and staining the exterior of your home to make it look like new, or it could involve some extensive interior carpentry work. In any case, we will work closely with you during every step of the restoration and renovation process to ensure that you are satisfied with the end result.
Exterior Painting and Staining
When many people think about the historic buildings in Newport and the surrounding area, what comes to mind is the beautiful exteriors that have gone largely unchanged since the day that the properties were first built. Unfortunately, the paint job and siding on many of these older buildings are also the first things to show their age. After all, the exterior of any building is exposed to the elements at all times, and after several decades it will need to be repainted and restained. This is one of the simplest jobs that we do, yet it can completely change the look of a run-down property. We can work to restore the appearance of a building’s exterior to the way it looked when it was first built, or we can give it a whole new look with the right color paint. Since any new coat of paint, stain, or siding will be exposed to the elements, we will periodically check with you after the project is completed to see if there are any additional repairs or corrections that need to be made. The weather in Rhode Island can be troublesome, and we want to make sure that your newly restored property looks its best for the next several years.
Interior Painting and Staining
Of course, our painting services don’t just apply to a building’s exterior. We can also change the look of a property’s interior, whether that means applying a coat of paint in your interior that completely changes the decor or preserving the property’s original look.
Carpentry
A large part of restoring a historic property is repairing the woodwork that makes up much of the existing structure. This of course applies to the framework of the building itself, but it might also apply to any decorative wooden structures that might have given the property its own unique charm. While much of the carpentry of an older building will need to be replaced during the renovation process, we understand that the more decorative touches are what made these buildings so special for so long, and we will do our best to restore them to their former greatness. As for replacing larger parts of the building’s structure, we always make sure that we use only the most sustainable lumber available to ensure that the project remains environmentally friendly. As with our other services, we will also work closely with you to ensure that the cost to you remains manageable and that you are satisfied with your newly restored or renovated property.
Newport is home to some of the most beautiful historic homes in Rhode Island, and we have made it our mission to restore these whenever it is possible. We have had many successful projects in the past ranging from modest homes to larger and more elaborate commercial buildings, and we will continue to serve the residents of Newport for as long as there are historic properties that deserve the kind of care and attention that we provide.
If interested in discussing working with us for a historic restoration project on the Newport RI, reach out to us at 401-270-2664 or Click here! and start the process of telling us a bit more about what you were thinking of doing! We will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
