General Building Contractor in the Los Angeles area - specializing in vintage older homes. Over 35 years experience with a background in architecture, restoration and preservation.
Quality work with an attention to the most intricate detail - focusing on saving what is original, which maintains the integrity of the house, and in most cases is financially viable and saves the client money.
Projects of every architectural style have been completed in all areas of Southern California from Pasadena to Santa Monica and Pomona.
A lengthy list of licensed quality trustworthy subcontractors ensure that any project will be a joy for all those involved.
All repair and restoration work blends in perfectly, both in texture and color with the original, and is invisible.
Letters of recommendation available upon request.
Renaissance Man Restoration specializes in the architectural preservation and historic restoration of old houses
and has over 35 years experience in New York and is now a craftsman bungalow contractor.
An architectural background and a degree in photography provides an extensive knowledge of literally anything to do with vintage homes, as well as ensures the ultimate attention to detail.
Trustworthy and efficient, the interests of the client are paramount, who will be told if something isn't necessary or appropriate. Comments such as 'I never met a contractor who advises me correctly and turns down work - and correctly proceeds with the job' are common.
Traveling to Berkeley
to pick up the toilet bowl that was found to be a perfect match with the other six in the Craftsman house was only one of many considerations made to the client to provide the most faithful attention to detail that was promised. Only the highest quality and appropriate materials are used with the correct preparation, ensuring work that will last and restore the house and property to the condition as originally intended.
'Save Our History - Love an Old House' is a favorite quote
as we are merely caretakers of that which came before us. Having worked closely with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Landmarks Preservation Commission of the City of New York (helping landmark over 1500 buildings and saving many of those already listed - the record for a 'nomination to designation' of six weeks for a process that usually takes 1-1/2 years still stands). Member of Pasadena Heritage, Los Angeles Conservancy, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Specializing in old house restoration, our Craftsman, Bungalow contractor also has extensive knowledge and experience in all styles of architecture.
“My house was in dire need of a conscientious knowledgeable person. Every other contractor wanted to replace everything because they didn't know how to work on old houses. My house has been restored because of his quality work and advice, and I'm extremely grateful. His attention to detail is unparalleled - a much valued attribute not usually present in others. John is very fairly priced and most highly recommended."