Historic and Mountain Cabin Restoration
Careful repair for older homes and mountain cabins, from Longmont to Eldora
Older homes need a different approach
Older homes and mountain cabins were built with methods and materials you do not see anymore. Rot hides under floors, sill logs settle, and every repair has to work with what is already there. We take the time to find the real problem and fix it in a way that respects the building.
We recently restored floors in an 1870s cabin in Eldora, including floor framing repair, concrete work and replacing a rotted sill log.
St. Vrain Construction is a second-generation, licensed general contractor (Longmont license C01009653) serving Longmont, Boulder County and Weld County.
We get to you fast. We typically return calls the same or next business day, come out for an estimate within 3 business days, and get you a written estimate within 2 business days after that. Most projects start within 2 to 3 weeks of signing.
Restoration work we do
🏚️ Structure & Floors
- Floor framing and subfloor repair
- Rotted sill and joist replacement
- Shoring and leveling
- Concrete repair and expansion
🚪 Doors, Windows & Trim
- Door and window repair
- Rebuilding door frames
- Matching original trim
- Weatherproofing older openings
🏔️ Mountain Cabin Care
- Water and rot damage repair
- Gutters and water mitigation
- Decks and porches
- Work in Nederland, Eldora, Ward, Jamestown and Lyons
How a restoration project works with us
- We find the real problem. We inspect carefully, because the damage you see is often the symptom, not the cause.
- We set priorities together. Structural and water problems come first. Cosmetic work can follow.
- We plan in phases if that fits your budget. Older homes often reveal more once work begins, so phasing keeps costs predictable.
- You get a clear, itemized estimate. Each phase is broken out so you can see what it costs and decide when to do it.
- We handle permits. We pull the permits the work requires.
- We build it and walk it with you. We keep you updated as we open things up, and finish with a walkthrough.
What affects the cost of restoration work
- Hidden damage. Rot and settling are often worse once floors or walls are opened.
- Access and distance. Remote mountain properties take more time to reach and supply.
- Matching materials. Recreating original trim, flooring or details takes more care than standard materials.
- Phasing. Breaking work into phases spreads cost over time.
Recent work
Frequently asked questions
Usually quickly. We typically return calls the same or next business day, visit for an estimate within 3 business days, and send your written estimate within 2 business days after that. Most projects start within 2 to 3 weeks of signing, depending on materials and permits.
Yes. We work in Nederland, Eldora, Ward, Jamestown, Lyons and other foothill communities, as well as Longmont and Boulder.
Yes. We often fix structural and water problems first, then plan the rest as your budget allows.
Landmark homes can have extra review requirements. We will help you check what applies before work starts.
We take a 50% deposit to start, which covers materials. Larger jobs include a progress payment, and the balance is due when the work is done.
Have an older home that needs care?
Tell us what you are seeing, and we will help you find the cause and plan the repair.
Or call (720) 310-0783