99% of historical buildings in Flint are slowly crumbling away. And nobody seems to care. Until it’s your building. Your investment. Your piece of history.

Flint Masonry knows what it takes to bring these historic treasures back from the edge. We’ve restored countless historical buildings across Flint with the authentic techniques they deserve. Not that cheap modern stuff that falls apart in 5 years.

Our team of master masons understands the unique challenges of historical building restoration. We know the right materials. The right methods. The right approach to preserve the character while ensuring structural integrity.

Need your historical property restored properly? Call us at (810) 515-7350 for a free consultation.

Why Historical Building Restoration Matters

Listen up. Your historical building isn’t just old. It’s valuable. It tells stories about our past. About the people who built Flint from nothing1213.

But here’s the thing about old buildings – they need special care. You can’t just slap on some modern materials and call it fixed. That’s like putting plastic surgery on Mona Lisa.

Historical buildings require specialized knowledge. Techniques that modern contractors just don’t have. Most contractors will tell you they can handle it. They’re lying.

The wrong restoration work:

  • Destroys the building’s historical value
  • Creates bigger structural problems down the road
  • Costs way more to fix properly later
  • Might violate historical preservation codes

Don’t risk your historic property with amateurs. Seriously, don’t.

Our Historical Restoration Process

When we take on a historical building restoration project in Flint, we don’t cut corners. Ever.

Here’s how we bring your piece of history back to life:

  1. Thorough Assessment – We analyze the original construction techniques and materials used. No guesswork.
  2. Documentation – Everything gets photographed and documented. Every crack. Every worn brick. Every detail matters.
  3. Research – We research the building’s history to understand its original design and materials. Sometimes this means digging through old records. Yeah, we’re kinda nerdy about this stuff.
  4. Custom Material Matching – We source or custom-create materials that match the original. Period-appropriate bricks. Historical mortar formulations. Authentic finishes.
  5. Skilled Restoration – Our master masons use traditional techniques alongside modern structural knowledge. Best of both worlds.

Want to see your historical building shine again? Call (810) 515-7350 now and let’s talk about your restoration project.

Materials We Use for Historical Accuracy

You know what ruins a historical restoration faster than anything? Wrong materials.

Modern materials might be cheaper and easier to work with, but they’re usually totally wrong for historical buildings. They look wrong. They age wrong. They can even damage the original structure.

At Flint Masonry, we’re obsessed with getting it right:

  • Historical Brick Matching – We source salvaged period bricks or have custom bricks made to match color, texture, and dimension of originals.
  • Traditional Lime Mortars – Not that modern cement stuff that cracks historical masonry. We use lime-based mortars that allow buildings to “breathe” properly.
  • Natural Stone – Carefully sourced to match the original quarry when possible.
  • Period-Appropriate Details – From decorative elements to finishing techniques, we nail the small stuff.

Our suppliers know us as the picky ones. The ones who will reject materials that aren’t exactly right. We’re fine with that reputation.

Benefits of Professional Historical Restoration

Let’s be real. Historical restoration isn’t cheap. But doing it right the first time? Absolutely worth it.

Here’s what proper historical building restoration gives you:

  • Preserved Historical Value – Maintain or increase your property’s historical significance and monetary value
  • Structural Integrity – Address underlying issues that could lead to major problems
  • Code Compliance – Meet historical preservation requirements without headaches
  • Energy Efficiency – Improve efficiency while maintaining historical character
  • Pride of Ownership – Own a piece of Flint history that stands out for all the right reasons

One of our clients said, “I knew it would be expensive, but I didn’t realize how much better the building would look and function after proper restoration. It’s like night and day.”

Our Historical Restoration Projects in Flint

We’ve brought some of Flint’s most treasured buildings back to their former glory. Buildings that were practically falling apart.

The Henderson Building (1892) – Completely restored the exterior brick façade and decorative stonework after years of neglect. The owners thought it was too far gone. We proved them wrong.

St. Mary’s Church Restoration – Repaired and restored the historic bell tower that was on the verge of being condemned. Used traditional lime mortar and salvaged matching bricks.

Johnson Mansion – Meticulously restored the ornate masonry details and chimney structures. Even the historical society couldn’t tell which parts were restored.

Our projects stand the test of time because we do things the right way. No shortcuts.

Why Choose Flint Masonry for Historical Restoration

Listen. There are plenty of contractors in Flint who will say they can restore your historical building. Most of them are full of it.

Here’s why we’re different:

  • 25+ Years of Historical Restoration Experience – We’ve been doing this longer than anyone else in Flint.
  • Specialized Training – Our masons are trained in traditional masonry techniques that most modern masons have never learned.
  • Relationships with Historical Organizations – We work closely with local and state historical societies and preservation groups.
  • Proven Track Record – Our restorations from 20+ years ago still look fantastic today.
  • We Actually Care – About your building. About Flint’s history. About doing things right.

Ready to restore your historical property the right way? Call us at (810) 515-7350 or fill out our contact form below.

Other Masonry Services We Provide

Historical building restoration isn’t all we do. Flint Masonry is your one-stop shop for all masonry needs:

Whatever your masonry needs in Flint, we’ve got you covered. With the same attention to detail we bring to our historical restorations.