Home Remodeling & Contracting in Over-the-Rhine, OH

Site Assessment

We inspect masonry condition, measure the space, identify load-bearing walls, and photograph existing conditions. For historic homes, this includes documenting original architectural features.

Design & Permits

We create detailed drawings, coordinate architectural review if needed, and obtain all required city permits. Historic district guidelines shape every exterior detail.

Demo & Protection

We protect adjoining properties, remove fixtures carefully, and separate salvageable historic elements. Dust and debris stay contained on-site.

Build & Install

We frame, reinforce, or rework systems. Brick is repointed carefully; new systems integrate into existing layouts without disrupting the street-facing character.

Finish & Inspection

We install cabinets, finishes, and fixtures; coordinate final inspections; and verify everything meets code. We clean and hand over the keys.

Post-Project Care

We review maintenance schedules for historic masonry, new systems, and landscaping. You'll understand what to monitor going forward.

Kitchen Remodels

A kitchen remodeler in Over-the-Rhine knows how to respect sightlines from the street while creating modern workflow inside. We reroute plumbing and electrical through existing walls, work around bearing beams, and preserve original windows and cornices on the facade.

Historic-friendly kitchen renovation near Vine Street

Room Additions

Building backward or upward in Over-the-Rhine requires mastering lot lines, setback rules, and historic preservation zones. We secure lot surveys, clear variance requests, and match new brick or materials to your existing building's character and mortar profile.

Second-floor addition preserving facade integrity

Whole House Renovation

Converting a historic townhouse into a modern home takes deep expertise. We rewire, replumb, repair or replace windows, and coordinate HVAC placement without compromising brick or roofline. Over-the-Rhine's Italianate row houses are dense—we plan for confined spaces and shared walls.

Full restoration and modernization near Findlay Market

Masonry & Facade Repair

Brick and stone are the soul of Over-the-Rhine. We identify failing mortar joints, repoint with matching lime-based mortar, replace damaged brick selectively, and address water infiltration—all while preserving the building's original patina and character.

Lime mortar repointing on 19th-century Italianate

Historic Conservation Board

Any exterior work must be approved by the board. We know which details matter, what gets challenged, and how to present plans so approval flows smoothly.

Brick & Mortar

Incompatible mortar or materials damage historic masonry. We specify lime-based products, match existing brick color, and protect the porous 19th-century walls underneath.

Shared Walls & Neighbors

Townhouses touch one another. We shore walls safely, protect adjacent properties, and file required notices before major demo or structural work.

Parking & Site Logistics

Parking is tight on narrow Over-the-Rhine streets. We plan material staging, worker access, and dumpster placement ahead to avoid neighbor friction and city tickets.