Services
Six kinds of work, one way of starting
Every job begins with the same thing: a house visit and a written note on what we find.
Windows and storm sash
Sash cords, glazing, loose joints and soft sills, repaired window by window.
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Clapboard, shingles and trim
Wood siding, cedar shingles, corner boards and cornices, repaired and matched.
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Porches, columns and railings
Floors, framing, columns and rails rebuilt where they failed, kept where they didn't.
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Brick, chimneys and foundations
Repointing in matched mortar, chimney repair, and brick and granite foundations.
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Plaster, millwork and trim
Plaster walls and ceilings, cornices and casings, repaired in place.
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Period kitchens and baths
A working kitchen or bath that keeps the trim, floors and plaster of the house.
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Before you ask
What we turn down
New houses
We repair and restore. We don't build from the ground up.
Roof replacement
We work on flashings and roof edges where they meet our work. A new roof is for a roofer.
Vinyl and aluminum
We don't install vinyl windows or siding, and we don't cover old wood with either.
Houses outside our area
If your house is on an island or far from Portland, we'll tell you who to ask.
About the work
Do I have to hire you for everything?
No. Many owners hire us for the windows and someone else for the roof. We'll tell you what the work needs and in what order.
Do you work in winter?
Window and plaster work can continue indoors in winter. Exterior painting, masonry and porch work wait for spring.
Can I see examples?
The projects page shows sample work. At the house visit we bring photos of jobs like yours.
Start with the house visit
We look, we write down what we see, then we talk about the work.