Welcome to Artisan Historic Contracting Service Center Preserving the Past, Building the Future Specializing in Victorian and Historic Homes
Remembering the Forgotten
Our new Service Center is your one-stop destination for expert restoration, repair, and preservation of your most treasured architectural gems. Whether you’re restoring a Queen Anne Victorian or maintaining a Craftsman bungalow, we bring unmatched expertise and passion to every project.
🏘️ Types of Historic Homes We Work On
We specialize in designated historic homes, showcasing a variety of architectural styles
Common Historic Home Styles:
- Victorian (Queen Anne, Folk Victorian)
- Craftsman Bungalows
- Mission Revival
- Spanish Colonial Revival
- Tudor Revival
- Classical Revival
- Norman Revival
- Art Deco
- Colonial Revival
🧱 Anatomy of 18th & 19th Century Homes
Understanding the components of historic homes is key to authentic restoration:
Structural Elements:
- Balloon Framing
- Post-and-Beam Construction
- Stone or Brick Foundations
- Wooden Lath and Plaster Walls
Architectural Features:
- Turrets and Towers
- Wraparound Porches
- Decorative Gables
- Dormer Windows
- Bay Windows
🪵 Materials Used in Historic Homes
These homes were built with durable, often locally sourced materials:
- Wood: Redwood, Douglas Fir, Oak, Pine
- Brick: Handmade clay bricks
- Stone: Granite, Sandstone
- Metal: Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, Tin
- Glass: Mouth-blown and leaded glass
- Roofing: Slate, Wood Shingles, Clay Tiles
📏 Common Measurements
We provide accurate restoration estimates using traditional and modern measurement standards:
Linear Footage:
- Trim & Molding: 100–500 LF per room
- Porch Railings: 30–100 LF
- Stair Handrails: 10–50 LF
Square Footage:
- Flooring: 100–3,000 SF
- Wall Surface: 400–2,000 SF per room
- Roofing: 1,000–3,500 SF
🧰 Detailed Components by Category
These are the different sections of the turn-of-the-century historic home.
Boards:
- Shiplap
- Clapboard
- Beaded Board
- Tongue-and-Groove
Walls:
- Plaster over Lath
- Wainscoting
- Wallpapered Canvas
Board-and-Batten
Doors:
- Five-Panel Doors
- Pocket Doors
- Dutch Doors
- Arched Entry Doors
Windows:
- Double-Hung Sash
- Palladian Windows
- Stained Glass Panels
- Casement Windows
Stairs:
- Curved Staircases
- Boxed Staircases
- Open Stringer
- Spiral Stairs
Floors:
- Heart Pine
- Oak Strip Flooring
- Marble Tile
- Linoleum (early 20th century)
Porches:
- Wraparound Verandas
- Sleeping Porches
- Porticos
- Balconettes
Trim & Molding:
- Crown Molding
- Picture Rails
- Rosettes
- Dentil Molding
Baseboards (6–12 inches)
🧾 Breakdown of $192.00/hourly rate based on current California (2025) prevaling wages scale
Based on current data for California in 2025, here’s a detailed breakdown of a $192.00 hourly rate for a construction-related service, incorporating actual wage data and estimated percentages for taxes, insurance, and profit:
| 🧾 Breakdown of $192.00/hour in California (2025) | |||||||||
| Category | Est. % | Amount ($) | Notes | ||||||
| Wages to Craftsman | 37% | $71.04 | Based on prevailing wage rates (e.g., carpenters earn ~$60–$63/hr base + benefits) | ||||||
| City Tax | 1% | $1.92 | Varies by city; estimated average | ||||||
| State Tax (CA) | 3% | $5.76 | Includes state income and business taxes | ||||||
| Federal Tax | 5% | $9.60 | Includes federal income and payroll taxes | ||||||
| Insurance / Workers’ Comp | 18% | $34.56 | CA has some of the highest workers’ comp rates in the U.S. | ||||||
| Contingency | 10% | $19.20 | Covers unexpected costs, delays, or material price changes | ||||||
| Profit | 26% | $49.92 | Typical markup for skilled trades and contractors | ||||||
| Total | 100% | $192.00 | |||||||
