Historic Preservation
Our Company
Our crew has well over 250 years of combined experience in carpentry, building, historic preservation, and remodeling. With a uniquely diverse mix of education and experience, what brings our team together, and sets us apart, is a commitment to quality workmanship, attention to detail, and extraordinary customer service.
In addition to our in-house staff, Essex Restoration works with a select group of subcontractors on a regular basis. As a result of this consistent collaboration, we are confident in their expertise and they are familiar with our high standards.
We hope the quality of our work and dedication to complete customer satisfaction is evident in the enclosed photographs and testimonials from our clients. Thank you for considering Essex Restoration for your upcoming project.
Testimonials
Walter has led his company Essex Restoration in highly successful renovations of historic properties for which Menders, Torrey and Spencer, Inc has served as architect. Our firms have collaborated to provide design-build capabilities to realize our client's dreams to transform and rehabilitate their homes. I will continue to recommend Walter as a capable and trustworthy builder who is a pleasure to work with.
– DAVID W. TORREY, AIA, PRINCIPAL, ARCHITECTURE, MENDERS, TORREY & SPENCER, INC.
Licenses & Certificates
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Licensed green remodeler
Licensed home improvement contractor
Licensed construction supervisor
Lead safe certified firm
Certified lead carpenters
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Affiliations
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB)
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Historic New England
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Preservation Trades’ Network
Trustees of Reservations
Essex County Greenbelt
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Services
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Home Design + Build
Home Additions
Home Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements, Dormers, etc.
Historic Preservation
Porch, Decks, and Walkways/Patio
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“We couldn't be happier with the work! You were super at keeping in touch and making recommendations that greatly improved on what we had otherwise thought we wanted. We are extremely pleased with the entire operation from start to finish. We can certainly attest to your flexibility, 'can do' approach, and innovative solutions. Thanks again for a great job that was on time, on budget, and exceeded expectations!.”
— Phil & Sue, Salem, MA
"I am writing to tell you how pleased I am with Essex Restoration and your team. Never in all my years of various home remodeling projects, have I experienced the quality of work ethic which your group displayed. From their timeliness to their accommodating my needs, their quality of workmanship, and right down to the end of the day clean up. Everything done by Essex was top notch and I am pleasantly surprised by how the team came together to get the job done.
I would like to extend a special thank you to Eric Ashwell and Chris Haynes. It is because of their attention to detail and quality of work that I am thankful I hired Essex."
— Heidi, Andover