Project Highlights
Service Provided: Front entry restoration, structural repair, and custom millwork installation
Location: Cambridge, MA
Timeline: 4 Weeks
Key Features:
- Removal of deteriorated entry components
- Reconstruction of damaged framing and trim
- Custom-milled profiles matched to original design
- Precision installation around door, sidelights, and canopy
-Improved weather protection and long-term structural integrity
Front Entry Restoration
This project centered on restoring the building’s front entry system, including the wood framing, trim, and architectural detailing. The team removed deteriorated components, rebuilt the structural elements, and installed new custom-fit millwork to match the original profile. The result preserves the building’s character while delivering a stronger, longer-lasting entry assembly.
Project Details and Process
The project began with the complete dismantling of the deteriorated front entry to expose the underlying framing and original architectural details for evaluation. All damaged wood, trim, and compromised structural elements were removed and rebuilt to restore strength, stability, and long-term performance.
Custom-milled replacement components were fabricated to match the original profiles, maintaining the historic character of the home while significantly improving durability. All transitions were carefully sealed and secured to prevent future moisture intrusion. The reconstruction required precise detailing around the entry door, sidelights, and overhead canopy, resulting in a cohesive, weather-tight, and structurally sound front entry assembly.
This restoration included several high-end custom features:
Custom field-fabricated copper canopy
Custom-built mahogany exterior entry door and sidelights
Curved-fit window set designed for exact architectural alignment
Results of the Project
The completed restoration renewed the building’s front façade, bringing back the original architectural detail and craftsmanship that had been lost to deterioration. The rebuilt entry, with its custom-milled components and corrected structural elements, delivers a cleaner, stronger, and more accurate presentation of the intended design. The property now benefits from improved durability, proper weather protection, and a refined appearance that reinforces long-term integrity and visual quality.
Professionals We Worked With:
Architects, Architectural Design Team, Building Property Management Team
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Reach Out for Your Front Entry Restoration Project
If you’re planning a front entry restoration or need structural and architectural repairs, Complete Property Care delivers precise, standards-driven work. Our team handles detailed reconstruction, custom millwork, and corrective exterior repairs with accuracy. Use the contact page when you’re ready to outline your scope and determine whether this level of restoration fits your property.