Document the condition
Identify the feature that needs attention and record its condition before deciding what work is appropriate.
Historic architectural woodwork · New York City
Historic Church Restoration in New York City
Historic churches require restoration work that respects the building’s architectural character and the people who use it. Fifty Three Restorations works on historic architectural woodwork, including wood windows and doors, finishes, millwork, and period reconstruction.
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Restoration approach
Start with the historic feature
Each scope should respond to the condition of the existing material and the needs of the building. Where original elements can be retained, the plan can focus on repair and refinishing. Components too deteriorated to repair may require custom fabrication or period reconstruction that follows surviving profiles and dimensions.
Repair or reconstruct
Where original material can remain, consider repair and refinishing. If a component cannot be retained, custom fabrication may follow surviving profiles and dimensions.
Coordinate the scope
When a project involves other materials or specialist trades, define responsibilities early and plan around how the building is used.
Project work
Church restoration project example
The Asbury project page documents restoration of the church’s main entry door. It is a relevant example of work on a historic feature of a religious building.
Where we serve
Historic woodwork across New York City
Based in Long Island City, Fifty Three Restorations serves projects across New York City’s five boroughs. The scope on this page is historic architectural woodwork and related features, not every type of church or building restoration.
ManhattanBrooklynQueensThe BronxStaten Island
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Related historic restoration work
Historic woodwork needs can differ between a home, a congregation, and an exterior façade. Explore the related service scopes below.
Historic Home Restoration in New York City
Wood windows, doors, staircases, millwork, finishes, custom fabrication, and period reconstruction for historic homes.
Explore home restorationHistoric Façade and Exterior Woodwork Restoration
Repair, refinishing, custom fabrication, or reconstruction for exterior architectural wood elements.
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Discuss a church restoration project
Share the building’s location and the historic woodwork features that need attention to begin a conversation about project scope.
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