HISTORIC WOOD WINDOW RESTORATION
CHAMPAIGN–URBANA, ILLINOIS
Careful repair for the windows that belong to your home. Preserve their craftsmanship, restore their operation, and give them a future worth keeping.
Discuss your 2027 projectInquiries welcome now.
Full-time work begins in late May 2027.
WORTH PRESERVING
Our mission is to preserve the character of historic buildings and homes in Champaign–Urbana, restoring function where needed through careful repair and respect for original materials.
A window should move. A door should fit. Hardware should serve its purpose. We consider how a feature works as well as how it looks, assess what can be saved, and develop a practical plan for the repairs it needs.
A FOCUSED CRAFT
Reglazing, sash and wood repair, and assessment of sticking windows, failed sash cords, fit, and hardware. The goal is to retain original character and help windows open, close, and secure properly.
Explore window restorationRepair and refinishing for wood doors, sills, and trim, with attention to fit, operation, and hardware. Keep the details that connect a home’s rooms and elevations.
Interior and exterior painting with thoughtful preparation and attention to existing materials. A considered finish brings the repaired details together.
Repair options and pricing depend on condition. Your written estimate sets out the agreed scope.
THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK
Work directly with David Richardson.
A local painter and restoration craftsman building Oak & Brass around the details of older homes: original materials, thoughtful repairs, and everyday use.
Based in Champaign–Urbana. Inquiries from surrounding communities are welcome; project fit and travel are discussed individually.
Tell us where the project is, what needs attention, and what you hope to preserve. You don’t need to diagnose the problem first.
Discuss project fit and arrange an assessment when appropriate. Condition guides the repair options and priorities.
Review a written estimate before committing. Full-time work begins in late May 2027; dates are confirmed for each project.
LATE MAY 2027 & BEYOND
Have a window that sticks, tired woodwork, or a restoration you’ve been meaning to begin? Tell us a little about your home.
A single window or a phased project is welcome. We’ll discuss what makes sense for the building and your goals before agreeing on the work.
A FEW PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
No. A hands-on assessment helps determine whether repair, reglazing, or more extensive work makes sense. The right approach depends on the condition of the sash, frame, glass, and hardware.
Yes, when needed and included in the agreed scope. We assess window movement, cords, fit, and hardware, or how a door opens, closes, and latches. Appearance and operation are considered together.
You can ask about a phased scope. We discuss priorities and practical sequencing, then agree on the work and schedule for each phase.
Full-time work begins in late May 2027. Inquiries are welcome now. Estimates and start dates are confirmed individually; submitting the form does not reserve a place on the schedule.