Repair, restore, or replicate original doors using trade-calibrated methods — not guesswork
Historic Door Restoration Done Right
Specializing in historic door restoration using trade-calibrated pricing and period-correct methods.
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What We Do
We restore historic and architectural doors to their original condition while maintaining structural integrity and period accuracy.
We restore historic doors by:
• Stabilizing structural elements (rails, stiles, panels)
• Rebuilding deteriorated sections
• Repairing glazing and lattice work
• Refinishing using preservation-grade materials
Repair
– Damaged rails, stiles, and panels
– Surface deterioration and minor rot
– Hardware alignment and correction
– Joint stabilization
Restoration
– Full stripping and surface removal
– Joinery and structural correction
– Glazing stabilization and repair
– Finish preparation and application
Rehabilitation
– Rebuild or replication
– Code compliance adjustments
How Door Restoration Works
1. Remove door and perform full condition assessment
2. Document structural and material failure
3. Execute repair, restoration, or reconstruction
4. Reassemble, refinish, and reinstall with adjustments
Why Artisan Historic Contracting
✔ Trade-calibrated pricing
✔ Historic preservation methods
✔ Licensed & compliant work
✔ Proven restoration experience
Typical Door Restoration Pricing
Repair Work:
$450 – $1,200 per door
Includes:
- Surface repair (splits, wear, minor rot)
- Panel stabilization
- Hardware adjustment
Full Restoration:
$1,200 – $3,500 per door
Includes:
- Strip + sand + refinish
- Joinery repair
- Glazing correction
- Structural stabilization
Rebuild / Reconstruction:
$3,500 – $8,500+ per door
Includes:
- Section replacement
- Full panel rebuild
- glazing reconstruction
- structural reassembly
Final cost depends on:
• Door size
• Material condition
• Hardware complexity
Restoration Results
Before
Original Condition
This door shows typical age-related deterioration including finish failure, localized wood damage, glazing wear, and hardware area stress. Restoration requires a full process of disassembly, structural stabilization, glazing repair, and complete refinishing to return the door to proper function and appearance.
After
Restored Condition
The door was fully restored through selective reconstruction, lattice repair, surface stabilization, and refinishing. Compromised sections were replaced or reinforced, all structural elements were re-secured, and the original design was preserved while returning the unit to full functional condition.