About Us
About Restoration Resources
Professional and Expert Historic Building Preservation
Restoration Resources has been restoring and preserving 18th and early 19th-century buildings since 1975. Our team, with over 160 combined years of experience, provides restoration and historic preservation services for any structure, from barn or backhouse to stately colonial or small cape.
We’re based in Midcoast Maine. Our education and consulting services, including historic house inspections, are available throughout Maine. In addition, our preservation specialists have the knowledge and passion for restoring your building, no matter the scope.
We take great pride in providing value in our work and look forward to helping restore and preserve the wonder of your home, old barn, outbuildings, and more.
All the Details
Our Philosophy
At Restoration Resources, we take a unique approach to restoring old buildings. As a result, we may spend time talking you out of spending money while still fulfilling your dreams. While our work is done with an eye toward preserving the character, integrity, and safety of period structures, we often advise clients to make only minimal changes and attend to any structural needs before restoring historical details or features. This respectful and patient approach ensures that planning is well-considered, and your resources are not wasted.
We are dedicated to quality craftsmanship. Our skilled and sophisticated crews thrive on solving the unique problems posed by historic construction techniques and the workings of time and weather. We attend to detail, soundness, and accuracy, from barn rafters to intricate moldings.
Restoration Resources values a living approach – integrating period buildings and contemporary occupants. We care about the family homes, personal connections, cultural buildings, and historic architecture that characterizes Maine.
Why Choose Us
Our Mission
At Restoration Resources, we take a unique approach to restoring old buildings. As a result, we may spend time talking you out of spending money while still fulfilling your dreams. While our work is done with an eye toward preserving the character, integrity, and safety of period structures, we often advise clients to make only minimal changes and attend to any structural needs before restoring historical details or features. This respectful and patient approach ensures that planning is well-considered, and your resources are not wasted.
Craftwork & Repect
We take pride in the quality of our work, which is always done to the highest appropriate standard.
Detail Oriented
We believe every historic structure is unique and requires careful attention to preserve its integrity and beauty.
Community Minded
We value the interplay that historic structures have with their environments, and strive to preserve that continuity.
Learn from the Best
Our Founder
Les Fossel, the founder of Restoration Resources, has been working on old buildings since 1975. He has worked on a wide range of structures, including colonial homes, barns, and community buildings. Les is a respected speaker and writer on the subject of old house restoration and has been featured in various publications and media outlets. He has a deep appreciation for the history and character of old buildings and brings his passion for preservation to every project.
How We Work
Getting Started is Easy!
We’ve developed a clear and transparent process to guide you through the project from start to finish. We bill every two weeks, so you are frequently updated on job progress. Our team is fully insured as our subcontractors.
- Initial Consultation
- Transparent Estimate
- Informed Decision
- Local Permits
- Sketches & Drawings
- Signed Contract
- Job Start
Our team will provide a formal proposal for your signature that ensures a legal and fair agreement as well as a 20% deposit before starting work. We guarantee ours and our subcontractors work permanently against any defects of workmanship or materials and will make repairs without charge.
Please get in touch with us early since we generally have a backlog of work. We always find time for emergency conditions – we treat clients as we would like to be treated. We adhere to the U.S. Secretary of Interior’s standards for work on historic buildings.
We’re excited to help you bring your old house back to life!