General Contractor in Prescott, AZ

Yes, it is a core part of what we do there. Victorian and Craftsman homes from the 1890s through the 1930s have predictable failure points, starting with sill plates and foundations, then roof systems, then windows. The order matters more than the individual line items. We assess the whole structure and give you a written priority list before quoting any of it.

For properties in Prescott's historic districts, exterior changes go through review in addition to the standard building permit. Windows, siding, roofing, porches, and anything else visible from the street get looked at for appropriateness to the period. It adds time and it constrains material choices. We plan the submittal around it rather than discovering the constraints mid-project.

More often restore than owners expect. Original double-hung windows in a Prescott Victorian were built from old-growth wood and are frequently repairable when a modern replacement would not be, and inside a historic district replacement may not be approvable anyway. We will tell you honestly when a window is past saving, because some are, but we look first.

The City of Prescott inside city limits, Yavapai County outside. Inside the historic districts there is the additional design review step. Which set of rules applies comes down to the parcel, and it is the first thing we confirm.