People in the Historic Restoration Businesses
The following businesses are specialists in the field of historic restoration. With any business especially with those dealing with historic buildings – Let the Buyer Beware. Someone who loves working on old houses does not mean they know what they are doing. You really need to have some knowledge about your project before you contact someone so make sure you read this website. There are also technical publications for projects that are listed on my RESOURCES PAGE .
A specialist is extremely important for your house. Just like you would want to take your 90 year old grandmother to a specialist for her heart problems instead of a general practitioner.
We all know that it is difficult to find someone qualified. I really tried my best to list good qualified businesses but I cannot guarantee that. Contacting the business two times and give them no more than one week to respond. PLEASE if you do not get a reply or are not happy with anyone’s service, or the phone number is bad, send me an email and let me know .
Prices vary so don’t give up. I found one very good window restorer in NJ that charged $900 to restore one window and another that charges $3,000 for the same window ( I removed them from my list). If you know of someone that can be added to the list I would like to know that too. I really need your help to make this a valuable resource and would appreciate any feedback.
This is what you need to do:
There are FOUR listings of carpenters. The Old House Guy listing is #4. After searching these three lists, if you are still unable to find someone you will need to contact your State Historic Preservation Office as stated below.
Again, please let me know if you have any problem with anyone listed here.
Also check out the Old House Repair Cost Guide 2022
1 – Window Preservation Alliance
The window Preservation Alliance also has a directory of window restoration people here.
2 – The Craftsman Directory
Here is Scott Slider’s directory from The Craftsman Blog.
3 – Preservation Directory
Here is Preservation Directory’s listing of window people.
If you cannot find someone in your area:
The next step is to contact your State Historic Preservation Office http://ncshpo.org/directory/ . Ask them to send you a copy of their listing of qualified Historic Preservation Architects. (Please note there is a big difference between an Architect and a Historic Preservation Architect.)
Contact one of their recommended Preservation Architects and ask for a referral for someone qualified to perform the work you need.
Old House Guy Restorers List
United States
New Jersey
Flickinger Glassworks
My Old House Fix
Preservation New Jersey
Innerglass Window Systems
New 100 Year Windows
Re-View
Sunflower Glass Studio
Old Fashioned Windows & Millwork
Recommended Historic Preservation Architects & Consultants
Allied Window
Duragutter – Gutters that are part of the Architecture
Shuttercraft
Custom Bent Sash Windows
Reverence Restoration LLC
Norwood Windows
Artisan Glass Works – Old Style Window Glass
Adams Architectural Millwork Co.
Hollander Historic Window Glass
Mera Woodworking
Centre Park Artifacts Bank
Cooper Historical Windows
The Woodshop Inc.
Quanta Panel Storm Windows
HI Storms
Iconic Windows, Inc.
Window Preservation Alliance
Restoration Technologies of NJ
Maplewood HPC Contractor Listing
Ross Construction LLC
Heirloom Windows
WMG Restoration
Sposato Masonry
Conserv Epoxy
Parrett Windows & Doors
Femenella & Associates
Professional Restorers International
Keast & Hood Structural Engineers
WF Sherman & Son, Inc.
GIS Map of Historic Places in NJ
Use this link to see a listing by county. https://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/1identify/nrsr_lists.htm
Use this link to go to the main page of the NJ State Historic Preservation Office. https://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/