HISTORIC BUILDING RESTORATION COMPANY

Restoring Our Past to Preserve Our Future

The Tradesmen Group LLC (TTG, a 100% employee-owned company) Works With Purpose to preserve and restore America's most cherished historic buildings and monuments.

Mission Espada, San Antonio, TX

Work with Purpose

Melissa West founded The Tradesmen Group LLC (TTG) in 1997. Since then, TTG has been guided by a philosophical commitment to the practice of restoring, repairing and preserving time-honored structures of our great country.

This commitment is centered in the belief that historic structures are priceless and serve as tangible links to our American heritage. Ultimately, we are the stewards who link our past with our present to our future. It is our responsibility and duty to care for these important structures with deliberate and careful action to ensure they endure for many generations to come. Accordingly, TTG projects are expertly crafted by 100% employee-owners who share this passion and Work With Purpose on every project.

For over 27 years, TTG has been a leader in historic restoration – serving owners, institutions and communities to preserve their most treasured buildings and structures.
United States Marine Corps War Memorial

The Tradesmen Group Difference

TTG tradesmen and artisans handle every aspect of historic preservation, from project evaluation and assessment to project management and execution of self-performed work for masonry, roofing, carpentry, metalwork and more, breathing new life into landmark structures and instilling community pride for future generations.

Step 1
TTG artisan employee-owners are committed to providing exceptional care and craftsmanship to every project.
Step 2

TTG brings superior knowledge of materials and technical requirements of historic structure restoration, including the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

Step 3
TTG is an elite award-winning company with over 27 years of experience in historic preservation.
Step 4
TTG completes projects with the highest regard for safety, quality, and integrity to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.

Historic Building Restoration Done Right

TTG understands challenges faced by facilities managers, stewards and owners of historic buildings. It's always concerning to see damage or degradation threatening a building's historical significance, structural integrity and aesthetic charm.

TTG offers a full suite of services to address your building’s needs, including failing masonry, leaking roofs, water damage and crumbling architectural features. We focus on meticulous craftsmanship and deep respect for historic architecture so your structure remains a functional, safe and treasured place of pride in the community.
Assessments & Consultation
Assessments & Consultation
Our rehabilitation and restoration consulting services include general condition assessments, structural assessments, water infiltration investigations, design-build and design-assist consultation services as well as CMc and CMa services.
Masonry Restoration
Masonry Restoration
Our experienced and skilled team of masons can repair any historic or contemporary stone, brick or terra cotta structure of any size, configuration or complexity with techniques for fracture repair, stone patching, Dutchman repair and entire replacement of failing masonry units with new matching replica pieces.
Roofing
Roofing
We provide expert roofing services, including tower and steeple repair, gilding and other decorative metal work on churches, courthouses and other historic buildings and structures. Our team specializes in working with traditional materials like slate, copper, tile and terra cotta to authentically preserve historic structures while also repairing even the most severe structural deficiencies when present.
Carpentry
Carpentry
Our specialized carpentry repair and fabrication services restore and preserve a historic building’s architectural integrity. We can replicate and restore the most detailed millwork using historically accurate techniques for authenticity and craft custom woodwork to perfectly match your building’s original historic wood fabric.
Assessments & Consultation
Architectural Metals
TTG’s master architectural metal division offers custom fabrication and restoration of all types of architectural metals in wrought iron, iron, bronze, brass, copper, lead and various sheet metals. We can replicate any profile and configuration, including radius and stamped metals. We frequently work to repair and conserve monuments and other significant architectural metal features.
Masonry Restoration
Concrete
Our structural concrete division offers repair services associated with historic and contemporary structures, including parking garages.

Carpentry
Painting & More
We offer a variety of interior and exterior painting services with standard single-component and high-performance multi-component systems for wood, metal, plaster and other substrates along with breathable masonry coatings such as lime wash and mineral silicate coatings for masonry substrates.

Let’s Get Started on Your Restoration Project

Your building's timeless beauty belies the potential issues with its aging structure. Don't wait to start your restoration project. Here are four building blocks to get started.

Initial Contact

Reach out to TTG with basic information about your historic restoration project.

Discovery Call & Site Visit

Schedule a call to discuss your project and arrange for TTG to visit the site.

Assessment & Proposal

TTG will conduct an initial assessment and, if necessary, develop a detailed proposal outlining the process for a more involved assessment to develop a project scope, costs and timeline.

Contract & Restoration

Finalize arrangements on your project with TTG so restoration work may commence as outlined in a contract.

We’re 100% Invested in Your Project - We Work With Purpose

The Tradesmen Group is 100% employee-owned to give our Work With Purpose even greater meaning to all of the TTG employee-owners. Our team of exceptionally skilled people is the reason we consistently achieve such high standards. Employee-owners Work With Purpose every day and every laborer, craftsman, project manager and corporate office worker has a vested interest in the quality and success of each project. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) ensures we all share in the company's success, reinforcing our commitment to excellence.
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Skilled Craftsmanship Meets Historic Preservation

TTG’s portfolio reflects our commitment to preserving the architectural heritage of communities across the country. Explore our featured projects to see the results of our dedicated team and get inspired by the potential of your own historic building restoration project.

The Old Courthouse

Featured Project | Saint Louis, MO

The Tradesmen Group LLC was selected to replace the copper roof on The Old Courthouse in the heart of downtown St. Louis, MO. The Old Courthouse is part of the Gateway Arch National Park, operated by The National Park Service.

The Old Courthouse

Featured Project | Saint Louis, MO

The Tradesmen Group LLC was selected to replace the copper roof on The Old Courthouse in the heart of downtown St. Louis, MO. The Old Courthouse is part of the Gateway Arch National Park, operated by The National Park Service.

Historic Sites

The Tradesmen Group is privileged to have preserved and restored many historic monuments, buildings and sites including the below list of notable projects. These time-honored structures, like many others, are historically significant to each community and our nation.
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Old Courthouse Roof | St Louis, MO

Independence Hall
Rehabilitate Stonework | Philadelphia, PA

Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
Repair Limestone Façade | Indianapolis, IN

Mammoth Cave National Park
Rehabilitate Historic Cave Trails | Edmonson County, KY

St. Raphael Catholic Church
Historic Restoration | Springfield, OH

Mission Espada
Wall Stabilization | San Antonio, TX

Hancock Memorial
Repair and Rehabilitation | Washington DC

The Ohio State University
Orton Hall, Tile Roof Replacement | Columbus, OH
Oxon Silo National Park Service
Oxon Hill Farm Silo Repairs | Oxen Hill, MD

Ashley U.S. Courthouse
Exterior Rehabilitation | Toledo, OH

Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
Façade Restoration/Stabilization Project | Milwaukee, WI

Port Huron Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
Culpola Restoration | Port Huron, MI

Nashville Historic Courthouse
Historic Masonry Repairs/Reconstruction | Nashville, TN

Rock Castle Historic Site
Oak Shake Roof Replacement | Hendersonville, TN

National Park Service National Mall Memorials
Virginia Avenue Statuary Conservation | Washington DC

Barrancas National Cemetery
Wall Restoration | Pensacola, FL
Fort Negley
Dry Stacked Wall Rehabilitation | Nashville, TN

Nashville National Cemetery
Wall Reconstruction | Nashville, TN

Louisville Metro City Hall
Exterior Repair & Rehabilitation | Louisville, KY

Tomochichi Federal Building & U.S.
Courthouse

Tower Stabilization | Savannah, GA

Percy Warner Allee
Design/Build & Rehabilitation Project | Nashville, TN

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Tea House & Pergola Restoration | Miami, FL

U.S. Military Academy
Masonry Restoration & 5-Year IDIQ | West Point, NY

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial & Grounds
Sculpture and Granite Plinth Conservation | Arlington, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Historic buildings are the living legacy of our nation, connecting us to the past and defining our sense of place. The Tradesmen Group is dedicated to preserving these structures as a way to honor our history and ensure its continuity. We believe that careful restoration and maintenance, in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, is the key to passing our architectural heritage to future generations. Through our work, we aim to create a lasting bond between our past, present, and future.

The tradesmen with TTG understand the importance of a building's history and work closely with the building’s stewards, caretakers and owners to preserve and restore their structures with great care and respect. Specialized training and expertise in a range of trades, skills and materials including brick and stone masonry restoration, metalworking, coppersmithing, slate roofing and architectural carpentry allows our employee-owners to authentically replicate and repair historic details to ensure the building's story continues to be told. We complete all our projects in strict accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

The Tradesmen Group restores a wide variety of historic buildings and structures, from small brick and stone buildings or structures to monumental buildings and structures. We have restored and preserved buildings of all types including monuments, forts, bridges, cemeteries, schools, churches and many other enduring historic structures.

The Tradesmen Group offers a comprehensive range of services for historic building restoration. These include:

  • Building & Structure Condition Assessments
  • Structural Stabilization & Repair
  • Masonry Restoration
  • Architectural Metals
  • Wood Restoration
  • Gilding
  • Micro-Abrasive Cleaning & Treatments
  • Building Cleaning, including Laser Cleaning
  • Graffiti Removal
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Plaster
  • Roofing
  • Tower & Steeple Repairs 
  • Concrete Repairs
  • Damp-proofing
  • Caulking

The Tradesmen Group has the specialized knowledge and skills to address these common concerns for facility managers and owners of historic buildings. Our water infiltration investigation services can identify and determine difficult-to-diagnose moisture infiltration issues and damage, while our structural assessment services ensure the building remains safe and structurally sound. And because we are passionate about preserving the architectural integrity of historic structures, we expertly repair and rehabilitate sensitive elements and restore details to maintain the original character of the building.

The Tradesmen Group stands alone for our commitment to excellence in safety and quality and for preserving America's architectural heritage as a self-performing multi-trade restoration prime contractor. Being a 100% employee-owned company means every member of the team is invested in the success of every project. Our team member-owners bring meticulous craftsmanship, critical expertise, deep historical knowledge, and a genuine love of historic architecture to every restoration we undertake.

To learn more about The Tradesmen Group's services, click here and explore the different offerings. You can also contact us by email at info@tradesmengroup.com or by phone at 614-799-0889 or toll-free at 855-889-6555 to discuss your specific needs and how we can help restore your historic building or structure.

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