Conservation-Driven Exterior Building Restoration
Historic and Heritage Building Restoration
We restore and preserve historic and heritage exteriors for owners, boards, and facility managers who need code-compliant, durable solutions. Our team delivers façade and masonry restoration, roof rehabilitation, repointing with mortar matching, waterproofing, and access planning.
We serve Huntington Station and New York City, covering all boroughs and Long Island, with larger projects extending up to 100 km and smaller work preferred within 50 km.
Proven Expertise In Heritage Restoration
Compliance, Craft, And Continuity
We combine conservation-minded methods with disciplined construction management to deliver historic and heritage building restoration that meets New York codes and OSHA site-safety requirements.
Our leads bring deep exterior building restoration and façade restoration experience across co-ops, multifamily, and institutional properties in Huntington Station and New York City, with Tri-State reach for larger scopes.
We produce clear drawings and engineered details, then execute using approved access: suspended scaffolding, pipe scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, and access elevators.
Our masons repoint brick, stone, terracotta, and stucco/EIFS with historically appropriate mortar, including color and texture matching verified by samples and mock-ups.
We rebuild lintels, parapets, and cornices and integrate roofing tie-ins and waterproofing where needed. As a waterproofing contractor, we install compliant sealant and caulking systems at window perimeters, EIFS and control joints, and curtain-wall interfaces, using backer rod and proven chemistries from Sika and Pecora.
We are licensed, carry umbrella insurance on every project, and provide engineering and special inspections while coordinating NYC DOB/DOT permits, sidewalk shed filings, and after-hours permits. We maintain a 24/7 emergency response for water intrusion.
To set expectations, we do not coordinate penetrations or flashings with other trades, and while we are experienced with landmark work, LPC/SHPO approvals are managed by others. For small projects we prefer within 50 km; larger work extends 100 km—contact us to discuss.
Answers For Heritage Restoration Decisions
How do you price heritage restoration?
We scope each building individually, based on access needs, materials, and code-driven sequencing, then provide transparent ranges and a defined not-to-exceed where appropriate. Factors affecting facade restoration cost include mortar matching, terracotta or stone replacement, sealant systems, and permit requirements. We walk boards and owners through options to balance preservation, durability, and schedule without compromising compliance.
Repointing or tuckpointing for landmarks?
For historic fabric we generally specify masonry repointing vs tuckpointing after mock-ups confirm color, texture, and joint profile. Repointing replaces failed mortar to original geometry, preserving breathability and performance; tuckpointing is suited to certain decorative profiles. We document selections, obtain sample approvals, and phase work to protect adjacent façades and interior finishes during heritage building restoration.
When restore a historic roof?
We evaluate the assembly, drainage, and tie-ins at parapets, cornices, and skylight curbs, then weigh roof restoration vs replacement. Restoration may include localized repairs and coatings where substrates are sound; replacement is chosen when lifespan, moisture, or code triggers demand it. Our detailing coordinates with façade restoration to maintain continuity of waterproofing across the envelope.
Which foundation waterproofing methods apply?
For heritage basements, we select foundation waterproofing methods that respect existing masonry and structural loading, such as negative-side cementitious barriers and careful joint detailing. Where feasible, we combine drainage improvements with sealant and repointing to manage bulk water. Our approach maintains code compliance and protects interior finishes while minimizing disturbance to historically significant elements.
How often replace historic sealants?
Service life varies by exposure and chemistry, but we assess movement joints, window perimeters, and EIFS/control joints during façade restoration and plan sealant and caulking replacement frequency accordingly. We install backer rod and proven silicones, urethanes, or STP systems from Sika and Pecora to achieve durable adhesion and movement capability compatible with historic substrates.
What if leaks start suddenly?
We maintain 24/7 coverage across Huntington Station and New York City. Our emergency water intrusion response steps prioritize life safety, isolate sources at parapets, joints, or roof interfaces, and implement short-term containment followed by durable repairs within the restoration scope. We coordinate permits and site protection quickly to keep occupied buildings safe and code compliant during heritage work.
Our cooperative hired the team for a landmark-eligible façade with failing mortar, cracked terracotta units, and chronic leakage at the parapet. They produced drawings, secured the necessary DOB filings and sidewalk shed, and executed repointing with approved color and texture mock-ups. Lintel repairs and sealant replacement tied neatly into a small roof area we planned later. Communication was steady, access was safe, and the building stayed occupied with no incidents throughout.
— Benjamin Ward
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We manage a prewar apartment complex in Huntington Station and needed heritage-appropriate masonry restoration without disrupting residents. The crew set pipe scaffolding and a sidewalk shed quickly, matched the mortar perfectly, rebuilt a damaged cornice section, and replaced aging sealants at window perimeters with Sika systems. After the next storm, interior leaks were gone. Their OSHA-focused supervision and prompt after-hours coordination made a complicated exterior project straightforward. We would rehire them for heritage work anywhere in New York City.
— Claire Mitchell
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Phone Number
Mobile: +1 631 201 7000
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday: Closed
Speak With Our Conservators
Tell us about your historic façade, masonry, or roof concerns, and we’ll respond with a compliance-ready plan, timeline, and scope tailored to your property. We work across Huntington Station and New York City, including every borough, with small projects preferred within 50 km and large programs extending up to 100 km. Share drawings or photos to help us prepare an accurate restoration proposal.
