When your Beacon Hill home still has its 1890s bathroom intact, we approach restoration with archival precision. Our team researches period-appropriate materials - from finding reclaimed pedestal sinks to mixing milk paint for your wainscoting.
Modern necessities are added discreetly: low-profile shower valves behind original escutcheons, quiet exhaust fans vented through chimney flues, and reproduction lighting that meets current codes. We've restored bathrooms in landmarks ranging from Louisburg Square townhomes to Cambridge's Harvard professor houses, always documenting our work for historic commission review.
Modern necessities are added discreetly: low-profile shower valves behind original escutcheons, quiet exhaust fans vented through chimney flues, and reproduction lighting that meets current codes. We've restored bathrooms in landmarks ranging from Louisburg Square townhomes to Cambridge's Harvard professor houses, always documenting our work for historic commission review.
Our Process
- 01 Step 1: Archival research - Identify original materials and features
- 02 Step 2: Gentle demolition - Salvage reusable elements
- 03 Step 3: Systems modernization - Hidden updates within period aesthetic
- 04 Step 4: Finish restoration - Traditional techniques like lime plaster
Benefits
- Maintains historic tax credit eligibility
- Uses traditional craftsmanship techniques
- Saves original materials when possible
- Documents all work for future preservation
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you restore cracked porcelain fixtures?
We partner with a Dorchester ceramics studio that specializes in historic bath fixture repair using period-correct glazes and casting techniques.