• Project Coordination

A curator's approach to building fine residential homes in the classical tradition. An exercise in refinement, we carefully oversee every aspect of installation to ensure proper principles and methods are employed. The result is a level of quality and authenticity that gives each house a unique character. In this process we collaborate with tradesmen, vendors and artisans.

• Custom Fabrication

The process varies from cabinet shop to our windows and doors division, but in every case, from rough-out to finishing, we have master craftsmen responsible for the final product.

• House Purchasing

We are often asked to help clients in the process of selecting an existing home, or to help in comparing different potential houses for purchase. This is not a home inspection service per se, rather, we provide potential homeowners with valuable insight into the design possibilities and potential costs of renovating an older home. This kind of information provides potential buyers with the information they need to decide if a particular house will truly serve their needs. Remedial issues are also carefully considered, and estimates of probably costs can be provided if necessary.

• Construction Issues

We offer diagnostic and remedial studies for repairs to an existing house. These can take the form of analysis of rot and other obvious damage, along with suggestions for repair and phasing if necessary. We discuss historic preservation issues with our clients and offer strategies for implementation. House mechanical systems can also be scrutinized with an eye toward improvements or augmentation. The Classic Group often tackles the retrofitting of old houses with modern technologies for home offices, media centers, communications devices and computer equipment.

• Residential Design

In addition to being specialists in traditional and historic house styles, we have a profound knowledge of construction practices and a very real sense of what costs are likely to be incurred in our projects. We are able to help guide homeowners to realistic, cost effective solutions to their design problems, thus saving design costs wherever possible.