Historic Preservation in Arlington

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Preserve Your History
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Features

Our Historic Preservation services are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the charm of your historic property. We expertly navigate the balance between maintaining historical integrity and integrating modern comforts, ensuring that the property's heritage shines through.
Here's how you can transform your project into your favorite space of the house:
Restore original hardwood flooring
Preserve And Enhance Architectural Details
Update Kitchen And Bathrooms With Period-Appropriate Designs
Upgrade Electrical And Plumbing Systems To Modern Standards
Install Energy-Efficient Heating And Cooling Systems
Restore Original Doors And Windows, If Possible
Replace Roof With Period-Appropriate Materials
Restore Original Fireplace(S)
Repaint Interior And Exterior With Historically Accurate Colors
Landscape With Period-Appropriate Plantings

How The Process Works

You deserve a remodel that reflects your individuality that is practical and useful for all the family gatherings you plan. We will assist you in making it a reality quickly, affordably, and painlessly.

Contact us

Phone Consultation

Pre-Contract

Get in touch with us to share your vision for your project. We’ll ask for some pictures to better understand your goals, and we’ll schedule an in-home consultation to talk about your project in person.

In-Home Consultation

Pre-Contract

During the in-home consultation, we will determine how to best utilize your project area in order to maximize every available square inch.

Design & Installation

Post-Contract


We will assist you in selecting colors, finishes, and appliances, and once the contract is signed, we will schedule your project and get to work.

Fall In Love With Your Project

Post-Contract

Celebrate all of life's milestones with your loved ones in a kitchen that accommodates everyone, looks wonderful, and makes your life easier.

Project Map

Pre-Project Steps

Initial Phone Call

It's our first opportunity to understand your vision, needs, and expectations for the project.

Initial Consultation

_We move to a one-on-one consultation, where we understand your dreams and ideas for the project. This discussion helps us understand your style, desired functionality, and the overall scope of work. We'll discuss your budget and timeline to ensure we're on the same page.

Budget and Scope Determination

Establish the budget, timeline, and scale of the project.

Research

Dig into the history of the building to inform the restoration design.

Planning

Develop a plan that retains key historical elements and integrates modern amenities.

Design

Create a detailed plan including layout, fixtures, and materials.

Permit Acquisition

Procure necessary permits from local authorities.

Project Steps

Material Sourcing

Find materials that match or replicate original building materials.

Construction

Implement updates and changes, merging old with new.

Restoration

Begin the sensitive process of restoring the building.

Post-Project Steps

Finishing and Cleanup

Apply final touches and clean up the work area.

Final Inspection

Inspect the project, conduct a walkthrough with the client, and address any remaining issues (blue tape).

Support

We allow period of time (outlined in the contract) to note anything that isn't up to par, provide supporting documentation for any concerns. Afterward this period, our labor is always warranteed for 1 year.

At each stage, our goal is to provide an enjoyable, stress-free experience. With our dedicated team overseeing all aspects, you can look forward to a beautifully finished project that feels like home.

Visual Design Tools

3D Scanning of Existing Home

Measure rooms in seconds, entire homes in minutes, and create as-built drawings and CAD models in one tap, with a LiDAR-enabled camera.

We utilize your 3D scans to generate editable, professional-grade CAD formats like SketchUp, Revit, Chief Architect, 2020 Design Live, and AutoCAD, as well as 2D drawings in PDF format.

Houzz Pro 3D
Design Spaces

Dream up every piece of furniture and specific finishes for your home project with the Houzz Pro 3D Floor Planner. Customizing cabinets and countertops to testing out different finishes and appliances, there isn't much this handy floor planner tool doesn't do.

Houzz Pro Mobile App VR Experience

Learn how to use the new Life-Sized Walkthrough, saving time and confusion with your builder as you can easily design in real time.

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