About The Tradesmen Group

Linking Yesterday to Tomorrow: The Tradesmen Group's Work in Historic Building Restoration

At The Tradesmen Group (TTG), our team of expert craftsmen and artisans handles every aspect of historic preservation, from masonry and metalwork to structural repairs and more, as we Work with Purpose to restore and revitalize historic buildings across the United States.

Robert C. Weaver Federal Building
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Honoring the Past by Restoring for the Future: The Tradesmen Group's Dedication to America's Architectural Heritage

The Tradesmen Group LLC is a 100% employee-owned company dedicated to preserving America's historic buildings and monuments. Founded in 1997 by Melissa West, our team of skilled preservationists specializes in full-service rehabilitation and restoration. We self-perform multiple trades, including historic masonry, roofing, architectural metals, carpentry, painting and more.

Our work honors the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the past while ensuring these structures endure for future generations. From homes and schools to university halls, places of worship, community and governmental buildings, we understand the deep personal and cultural significance of historic buildings entrusted to our care. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for our craft, we restore and preserve life for the tangible elements of our shared history.

With employee ownership since 2022, our commitment to the highest excellence in historic preservation extends further than ever before and informs our company motto as we say we Work with Purpose!

Custom Shop: Fabrication & Restoration

TTG offers custom shop fabrication and restoration services to third-party customers for all types of architectural products including but not limited to architectural sheet metal, copper, bronze, brass, cast iron, wrought iron, and iron work, along with custom wood fabrication and restoration services for windows, doors, cornice, columns and related millwork, including carved and radius millwork.

Our advanced custom fabrication and restoration services also include custom finishes and refinishing with the most advanced cleaning and surface preparation systems that include chemical, micro-abrasive, dry-ice, water and water-jet systems and laser cleaning capabilities. We complete our restoration processes with the most appropriate advanced surface and patination treatments, and certified applications of standard and high-performance coating systems as appropriate.

We also produce custom structural steel products for specialized rigging, structural repairs and stabilization projects, and shoring applications using common carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum as needed. If the shop-related restoration project requires the highest attention to detail for the most difficult and challenging applications, TTG is experienced, equipped and capable of executing on every level.
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TTG’s Project Geographic Coverage

TTG has completed projects of all types and sizes across 20 states. These projects evidence TTG’s extensive experience and capabilities in performing a broad range of façade restoration, structure preservation/conservation and rehabilitation projects over a wide geographic range.

To facilitate the number of current and ongoing projects, TTG has established satellite locations in Nashville, TN, Savannah, GA and Washington D.C.
Testimonial

Someday America and the world will realize employee-ownership is the greatest mechanism to empowerment and benefit for every person who wants to dedicate themselves to a worthy job in return for sharing in the prosperity of the returns for their hard work. Until then, we will help lead the way with our 100% employee-owned company proving we can change people’s lives for the better.

Rick Freitag
Chief Executive Officer, The Tradesmen Group

Employee-Owned, Heritage-Driven

As a 100% employee-owned company, The Tradesmen Group's dedication to preserving America's architectural heritage runs even deeper. Our employee-ownership structure fosters a level of investment and accountability that translates directly into meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence that defines our work.

With every project, our employee-owners invest their hearts, souls and expertise into breathing new life into our country’s time-honored structures, ensuring they endure for generations to come.

Employee-Owned, Heritage-Driven

Certifications and Associations

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

American Institute for Conservation (AIC)

American Institute for Conservation (AIC)

American Welding Society (AWS)

American Welding Society (AWS)

Association for Materials Protection & Performance (AMPP)

Association for Materials Protection & Performance (AMPP)

Association for Preservation Technology International (APT)

Association for Preservation Technology International (APT)

Copper Development Association (CDA)

Copper Development Association (CDA)

Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC)

Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC)

Indiana Limestone Institute (ILI)

Indiana Limestone Institute (ILI)

National Slate Association (NSA)

National Slate Association (NSA)

Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA)

Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA)

Employee-Owners’ Certifications Include:

AMPP Certifications


Architectural Laser Cleaning - GC Laser Systems Certifications


AWS Welding Certifications


CDA Roofing / Sheet Metal Certifications


Class A CDL Drivers


Jahn Restoration Products Certifications


Ludowici Crown Roofer


NCCCO Crane and Rigging


SAIA Scoffold and Swing Stage Certifications


Sponge-Jet Certifications


US Heritage Lime Putty Certified


Others


State Contractor’s Licenses

TN Contractor’s License #47676


FL Contractor’s License #CBC1263338


 

FL Roofing Contractor’s License #CCC1332370


VA Contractor’s License #2705152602


WV Contractor’s License #WV051300


The Tradesmen Group is Proudly 100% owned & operated by Our Employees

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