Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Historic Restoration Services
Old House Specialists has dedicated over two decades to preserving historic architecture through meticulous restoration projects. Founded in 1998, our expertise lies in revitalizing windows, doors, and architectural elements of historic homes and buildings, ensuring their durability and energy efficiency. We prioritize preserving original craftsmanship using old-growth lumber and time-tested techniques, avoiding unnecessary replacements that contribute to landfill waste. Our team is trained in OSHA and EPA safety protocols, delivering projects with precision and care. With extensive experience working for municipalities, universities, and private clients, we have completed landmark projects like the City of Montgomery's 82 Commerce Street faade renovation and the Historic Bell Lofts window restoration.Our founder, Hilda Dent, brings a lifelong passion for historic preservation, having presented at national conferences and contributed to industry standards. We combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability, offering solutions that outlast modern alternatives while maintaining historical integrity. Our work ensures that the architectural legacy of structures built in the 1800s and early 1900s continues to stand strong for future generations.
Services
Window Restoration
Door Repairs
Architectural Stripping
Prep and Painting
Historic Building Preservation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in historic window and door restoration.
- Our revitalized windows outlast modern vinyl replacements by decades.
- We use old-growth lumber and traditional techniques for authentic results.
- Our team is trained in OSHA and EPA safety protocols for compliance.
- We have completed landmark projects for municipalities and historic societies.
Services
Window Restoration
We restore historic windows using old-growth lumber and traditional techniques, ensuring durability and energy efficiency. Our process includes stripping, sanding, priming, and glazing to revive original craftsmanship. These revitalized windows outlast modern replacements while maintaining historical integrity.
Door Repairs
Our door repair services focus on preserving original materials through careful restoration. We address structural integrity and functionality while maintaining historical accuracy. Techniques include wood repair, weather stripping, and refinishing to match original designs.
Architectural Stripping
We specialize in removing modern materials to reveal original architectural details. This process involves safe stripping of paint and coatings to restore historic surfaces. Our methods prioritize preservation over replacement, maintaining structural authenticity.
Prep and Painting
Our prep and painting services ensure long-lasting finishes on historic surfaces. We use proper priming and glazing techniques tailored to old-growth wood. This extends the lifespan of windows and doors while maintaining their original appearance.
Historic Building Preservation
We preserve entire historic structures by addressing windows, doors, and architectural elements. Our approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern safety standards. Projects include faade renovations and comprehensive restoration of 19th and early 20th-century buildings.
People
Hilda Dent
Founder
Hilda Dent founded Old House Specialists in 1998, bringing decades of hands-on experience in historic preservation. She has presented nationally on window preservation and contributed to industry standards. Her expertise stems from personal restoration projects and professional work on landmark buildings.
Questions
What services does Old House Specialists offer?
We specialize in window and door restoration, architectural stripping, and historic building preservation using traditional techniques.
Why choose restoration over new windows?
Our restored windows last longer than vinyl replacements, maintain historical integrity, and avoid landfill waste from discarded materials.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes, we've completed projects for municipalities, universities, and historic societies, including City Hall and the Bell Lofts.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Montgomery, McCalla, Dothan, Opp, Ozark, and surrounding areas of Alabama.
How are your services priced?
Contact us directly for project-specific pricing based on scope, materials, and labor requirements.
