Old House Restoration Services to Improve Curb Appeal

While this stucco house was built in 2001 the wide eaves provide a Prairie style appearance. This allows the use of windows that would go with this style. Shutters definitely do not belong – even good shutters. Since the garage is the main focal point to the house (which is unfortunate) a new high-end garage door is needed. The warm colors work nicely with the landscape and the brick along the driveway.

Scope of Work:

• Remove shutters.
• Replace windows.
• New garage door.
• New front door.
• New colors.

Like so many other unfortunate homes, this house was stripped of all its character and converted into a box. Now it has a new life.

Scope of Work:

• Masonry entrance steps the correct width.
• Remove vinyl and install new siding.
• New front door to match style.
• Front door overhang.
• Paint colors.
• Landscaping.

The garage doors are the focal point of this house. That is unfortunate but this was the style of the time. Therefore quality garage doors are important for they will make the first impression. Designer doors are very popular but there is a huge difference in price and quality. Pay attention to getting sharp details with real wood.

Scope of Work:

• New garage doors.
• Add shutters.
• Flower boxes.
• Paint colors.

As you see in the before photo, the house was extremely bland and the colors did not work with the house. New Tudor timbering was added to the gable. There were two options to choose from. Other timbers that were painted and hidden were painted the timber color to allow the style to show.

Scope of Work:

• Create a Tudor appearance to match it’s style.
• Paint colors.

I worked with a historic preservation architect who was in charge of having the building painted.

Scope of Work:

• Replace late 1800’s windows with earlier windows.
• Remove and add real wood shutters.
• Early 1800’s paint colors.