Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Historic Restoration Services in Middletown, CT
Founded in 1946, Kronenberger & Sons Restoration is a third-generation family-owned business specializing in historic restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse of period structures. Our team of experienced craftspeople combines traditional techniques with modern methodologies to return historic buildings to their original grandeur while meeting contemporary standards. With over 75 years of experience, we have completed projects across the Northeast, including churches, courthouses, educational institutions, and private residences. Our commitment to preserving architectural heritage is matched by our dedication to safety, particularly in handling hazardous materials like lead paint and asbestos. We maintain a dedicated window and door restoration shop in Middletown, Connecticut, ensuring precision in every detail.Our work balances passionate preservation with practical solutions, serving as a bridge between historical integrity and 21st-century functionality. As a bonded general contractor, we oversee projects of all sizes, from private homes to large-scale industrial sites. Our expertise extends to masonry, wood restoration, metalwork, and composite replications, supported by a network of trusted subcontractors. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, collaborative problem-solving, and delivering results that honor the legacy of each structure we restore. Our Registered Historical Architect meets the Secretary of the Interior's professional qualification standards, ensuring compliance with preservation best practices.
Services
General Contracting
Masonry Restoration
Wood Restoration
Window Restoration
Metal Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Third-generation family-owned business with 75+ years of historic restoration experience
- Dedicated in-house window and door restoration shop with specialized craftsmen
- Expertise in handling hazardous materials like lead paint and asbestos safely
- Registered Historical Architect meeting federal preservation qualification standards
- Proven track record with complex projects including courthouses, churches, and landmarks
What people say
Outstanding masonry repairs
Seamless window installation
Top-tier general contractor
Historical significance respected
Patient and professional
Services
Historic Restoration
Specialized restoration of historic structures maintains original architectural integrity while implementing modern functionality. Our team employs traditional craftsmanship techniques combined with contemporary safety standards to preserve period buildings. Services include structural stabilization, material conservation, and code-compliant upgrades for heritage sites.
Window Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of historic wood windows using environmentally safe methods. Our dedicated shop handles lead paint removal, epoxy repairs, and complete component replacement while maintaining original profiles. Services include glazing, painting, and reproduction of architectural millwork for period-accurate results.
Masonry Repair
Expert masonry restoration services for historic buildings include repointing, structural stabilization, and period-appropriate mortar matching. Our skilled masons work on stone walls, foundations, and decorative elements across commercial and residential properties. Projects range from minor repairs to complete facade restoration.
Metal Restoration
Specialized metal restoration for historic buildings includes sheet metal repair, flashing replacement, and ornamental metalwork conservation. Our team performs tarnish removal, soldering, and protective coating applications for gutters, copper roofing, railings, and architectural details.
General Contracting
Full-service general contracting for historic and modern projects includes planning, design coordination, and construction oversight. We manage complex restorations and new builds with a network of trusted subcontractors while maintaining strict adherence to historical preservation standards and safety protocols.
People
Thomas Kronenberger Sr.
Founder
Founded the company in 1946 as a carpentry apprentice, developing expertise in historic construction methods. Led the company's focus on preservation before it became mainstream, establishing its reputation for quality craftsmanship.
Tiffany Taylor
Window Shop Manager
Manages the dedicated window restoration shop in Middletown, CT. Specializes in historic wood window conservation, leading a team of craftspeople in environmentally safe restoration techniques and component reproduction.
Questions
What types of historic buildings do you specialize in restoring?
We restore diverse structures including churches, courthouses, educational institutions, private residences, and industrial buildings constructed before 1978.
How do you handle hazardous materials during restoration?
Our certified team follows strict safety protocols for lead paint, asbestos, and PCB removal while maintaining environmental compliance during historic restorations.
Do you provide both restoration and new construction services?
Yes, while our expertise lies in historic preservation, we also handle new construction projects requiring period-accurate architectural elements.
Can you match original building materials for restoration projects?
Our craftsmen recreate period-appropriate materials using traditional techniques and can source reclaimed historic lumber when needed for authentic restorations.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Connecticut and the Northeast United States, with experience working on historic sites across New England.
Are your restoration methods energy efficient?
Yes, properly restored historic windows can match modern energy efficiency standards while preserving original architectural character and materials.
