Our Specialties: Restoration and reproduction of timber-frames; period windows, doors, and entries; stairways; interior and exterior mouldings; custom millwork, cabinets and mantels; paneling, wainscoting and chair rail; porches; floors; period hardware installation and sourcing; structural and cosmetic repairs.

Above,  One man and two 60 ton jacks lift a massive log wall, infilled with masonry, in order to replace a rotted sill beam in a two hundred year old log house.

At right,  The fireplace and hearth are the focus of any house and room.

Traditional Builders, Inc. are general contractors specializing in museum quality architectural restoration and in the construction of hand crafted period reproduction homes, barns and additions to existing historic structures. Working in Maryland and the Washington, DC area exclusively, we help clients to preserve the distinctive historic buildings of the region and to produce new buildings that faithfully continue this architectural tradition.

We build newly constructed buildings that fit our regional climate, landscape and way of life as comfortably as an authentic historic structure. Our new additions, baths and kitchens are incorporated into historic buildings in a way that preserves the integrity of the original work. We can help clients develop new homes with period detail based on an existing building, a picture or on a pattern book of the period.

• We are trained in and employ the same skills, tools, and techniques used by our forefathers. Our employees have apprenticed in the traditional building trades and have logged countless hours on historic sites. Our goal is to preserve or recreate the rich textures found in historic homes. We use antique moulding and hand planes to bring a unique, hand-crafted quality to our work..
• We approach each project looking to restore or recreate the details that define a building's architectural history. We also know how to incorporate modern living standards into the home. To ensure that goal, we offer full general contracting services and use proven subcontractors who understand and appreciate the historic integrity of the structure.
• We use the highest quality in-kind materials -- matching the original building fabric and providing the most serviceability in their intended application.
• We use authentic hardware and fasteners and can repair and maintain most antique mechanical systems so that the home functions as it did when new.
• We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection and piece of mind, and can handle all permitting and Historic District Commission review issues.

  We strive for museum-quality results and take enormous pride in our workmanship. If you are looking for superior craftsmanship and personal attention we hope we can be of service to you.