Yes, we manage all necessary historic permits and approvals as part of our service. Our team has extensive experience navigating San Antonio's historic review processes and preservation requirements. We prepare and submit all documentation, attend hearings when necessary, and coordinate with historical commissions to ensure your project meets regulatory standards.

Historic restoration requires specialized knowledge of period-appropriate materials, techniques, and architectural details. We focus on preserving original elements whenever possible while sensitively updating systems for modern functionality. Our approach honors the building's historical integrity while making thoughtful improvements that will extend its life for generations.

Absolutely! We specialize in matching original architectural elements like moldings, trim work, and decorative features. Our craftspeople use both traditional techniques and modern technology to recreate historic details when restoration isn't possible. We carefully source appropriate materials and often work with specialized millwork shops to ensure authentic reproduction of period-specific elements.

We thoughtfully integrate modern conveniences while respecting historic character. This often means hiding modern systems behind historic features, carefully upgrading mechanical systems, and making selective modifications that enhance livability. Our design approach respects the original architecture while discreetly incorporating contemporary functionality that meets today's lifestyle needs.

Historic homes benefit from regular, specialized maintenance to preserve their character and value. We recommend seasonal inspections of critical areas like roofs, gutters, and wood elements. Properly maintaining historic materials often requires different approaches than newer homes, and we can provide maintenance plans tailored to your specific property's needs and materials.

Our typical lead time is 3-4 weeks from contract signing, though this varies depending on our current project schedule and your project's complexity. We begin the design and planning phase promptly, using this time to develop detailed plans, secure necessary permits, and coordinate with any specialty subcontractors. For historic properties requiring approvals, we recommend allowing additional time in your planning process to accommodate review periods from historic commissions.