We don't just restore old buildings - we rediscover their stories, honor their craftsmanship, and give 'em a fighting chance for another century. Every beam tells a story, every stone has witnessed decades of mountain life.
The mountains don't care about trends. They've seen settlers, miners, loggers, and now ski resorts. The buildings that survived? They earned their place. Our job's making sure they stick around for the next generation without losing what made 'em special in the first place.
Found this beauty half-collapsed with a leaking roof and foundation issues that'd make most contractors walk away. But the original hand-hewn timber frame? Still solid as the day they cut it from local douglas fir.
Spent two years tracking down period-appropriate materials, repairing the stone foundation without disturbing the original placement, and restoring those incredible mortise-and-tenon joints. The owners wanted modern heating and plumbing - so we threaded it through without touching a single original beam.
This one's got history dripping from every brick. Built during the gold rush, served as a hotel, speakeasy during prohibition, and eventually became a storage shed. Criminal, really.
The brick facade was crumbling, windows were gone, and the interior had been gutted in the '70s. Water damage everywhere. But those foundation stones and the brick pattern? Irreplaceable craftsmanship from stonemasons who knew their trade.
We tracked down the original architectural drawings in a museum archive - total game-changer. Rebuilt the interior using reclaimed lumber from other period buildings, restored the brick using traditional lime mortar, and recreated those tall windows from old photos.
Originally built as a railway station back when trains still came up the mountain. It's been everything from a post office to a ski patrol station. When we got the call, it was one bad winter away from collapse.
Rotted siding, sagging roofline, and foundation shifting from decades of freeze-thaw cycles. The decorative gingerbread trim was mostly gone.
We stabilized the foundation, replaced the siding with period-matched cedar, and hand-carved new trim based on the surviving pieces. Now it's a community gathering space.
This project was all about detective work. We pulled up floorboards to find builder's marks, studied old photographs from the local historical society, and even interviewed folks who remembered the building from the '50s. The decorative brackets under the eaves? We had a local woodcarver recreate them from a single surviving piece we found in the crawlspace.
Modern building codes required seismic upgrades, but we hid all the steel reinforcement inside the walls where nobody'd see it. That's the trick with heritage work - you gotta meet today's standards while respecting yesterday's aesthetics.
A Depression-era cabin built by hand from local materials. The family who owned it wanted to keep it in use but it wasn't meeting modern living standards - no insulation, drafty windows, outdated electrical.
We insulated from the inside to preserve the exterior log appearance, upgraded all systems, and added a small addition that matches the original construction so well you'd never know it wasn't always there.
Every building's different, but there's a rhythm to this kind of work. Can't rush it, can't cut corners. Here's what usually happens:
We dig through archives, old photos, building permits - anything that tells us what the place looked like originally. Sometimes the best info comes from longtime residents who remember it.
Before touching anything, we need to know what's holding the place up and what's barely hanging on. X-rays, moisture meters, the whole nine yards.
This is where the magic happens. Traditional techniques, period-appropriate materials, and a whole lot of patience. We save what we can and match what we can't.
People still gotta live and work in these buildings. We make 'em safe, comfortable, and code-compliant without compromising the historic character.
Each one's got its own story, its own challenges, and its own personality. That's what keeps this work interesting.
Restored the original stained glass, rebuilt the bell tower, and fixed years of roof leaks. Still holds services every Sunday.
Converted to a boutique hotel while keeping the original storefront, pressed tin ceiling, and wood floors. Guests love the history.
Transformed into an event venue. The hand-hewn beams and original hayloft? Perfect for weddings and gatherings.
Now a museum and education center. We kept the original chalkboards, desks, and even the old coal stove.
Built by a Scottish stonemason who really knew his craft. We repointed all the stonework using traditional lime mortar techniques.
Restored the iconic red doors, original bell system, and turned the upstairs into community office space.
"We thought our great-grandfather's lodge was beyond saving. Three other firms told us to tear it down and start over. Warlock Peak spent two years bringing it back to life - not just structurally sound, but with all the character and history intact. They didn't just restore a building; they preserved our family legacy."
Margaret Chen
Alpine Lodge Owner
Whether it's a century-old cabin or a historic resort, we'd love to hear about it. Every heritage project starts with a conversation - no pressure, just genuine interest in what you've got and what's possible.
