historic restoration
Old homes deserve
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Restoration and renovation of Winter Park’s Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Mid-Century, and other historic homes.
The architecture is the design brief, not the obstacle
A Property Fixology historic restoration treats the home’s architecture as the design brief, not the obstacle. Whether the home is a 1920s Winter Park Spanish Revival, a Mediterranean, or a Mid-Century, we restore and renovate with respect for the original detail — and build in the comforts the original era didn’t have.
Period homes demand period-aware decisions: matching trim profiles, sourcing the right tile, recognising what’s worth preserving and what’s worth letting go. Jeremy has spent years on Central Florida’s most architecturally demanding homes and brings that judgement to every project.
Every historic restoration covers
- Architectural assessment and conservation approach
- Period-correct trim, millwork, and detail matching
- Restoration of plaster, tile, woodwork, and original features
- Sympathetic modernisation: HVAC, electrical, plumbing
- Storm and Florida-grade upgrades, period-sensitive
- Kitchen and bath integration without losing character
- Coordination with preservation authorities where required
- Final detailing that honours the original architecture
The Property Fixology approach
We treat old homes as work to honor
Most contractors treat historic homes as problems to solve. We treat them as work to honour. Jeremy walks
the home and looks first for what’s worth keeping — the trim profiles, the tilework, the proportions the original
architect cared about. The renovation then works around those decisions. Modern comforts get added;
original character doesn’t get lost. That’s the whole job.
They have become a very essential part of my team.
Art Harding · Repeat client · Custom home projects
FAQ
Historic restoration questions, answered straight
Can you work on registered historic homes in Winter Park?
Yes. Many of Winter Park’s most architecturally significant homes are on the local historic register, which sets review requirements for exterior changes and major work. We work within those frameworks and coordinate with the relevant boards when needed.
How does a historic restoration differ from a regular renovation?
Decisions and sourcing. Period trim profiles aren’t off-the-shelf; original tile may need custom matching; modern comforts (recessed lighting, HVAC vents) must be integrated without breaking the architecture. The build follows the same standards — the design approach is what changes.
Will the renovation devalue the home's historic character?
Not if it’s done right. Sensitive historic restoration tends to protect — and often enhance — a home’s value, because buyers in this market specifically pay for character. The real risk is the opposite: renovations that modernise too aggressively and erase the architecture.
How long does a historic restoration take?
Longer than equivalent modern work — period sourcing and detail matching add time. Your written plan will be specific about the timeline before any work begins.
Often paired with a historic restoration
Whole – Home Renovation
Complete renovations, personally managed by Jeremy from first walk-through to final reveal.
Custom Trim & Millwork
Built-ins, paneling and trim — the detail work that makes a home feel built rather than assembled.
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