Restoration

Historic home restoration that preserves the character of the original while bringing systems and finishes up to date. Having fully restored our own 1880 Victorian home, we understand the challenges and rewards of preserving the era of a historic home.

Intro

Older homes throughout Sacramento, Auburn, and the surrounding Gold Country often carry architectural details worth preserving — original trim, period windows, historic proportions — even as the systems behind the walls need modern updates. Marksman Builders approaches restoration work with attention to those original details, coordinating with designers and craftspeople who understand period-accurate construction.

Recent restoration work includes a full interior and exterior renovation of a historic home in East Sacramento, where original period details were preserved throughout the project while systems and finishes were modernized.

What We Restore

Restoration Services

  • Historic Home Restoration — Preserving original architectural details while updating structure, systems, and finishes.
  • Period-Accurate Detailing — Trim, millwork, and finish work matched to a home’s original era.
  • Structural & Systems Updates — Bringing electrical, plumbing, and structural elements up to current standards without compromising historic character.
  • Exterior Restoration — Siding, windows, and trim work that respects the home’s original design.

Why Restore With Us

Restoration work requires a different kind of attention than new construction — knowing what to preserve, what to carefully update, and how to match new work to old. Marksman Builders brings 40+ years of Gold Country and Sacramento-area building experience to that balance.

Service Area

We take on restoration projects throughout Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties.

Have a Historic Home in Mind? Tell us about your property and what you’re hoping to preserve or update, and we’ll talk through the possibilities. Discuss your restoration by contacting us today at 530-885-7300

Why Homeowners Choose Us

  • 40+ years in business — building throughout Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, and Sacramento counties since 1983.
  • Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor.
  • In-house project management from design through final inspection.
  • Local expertise — we know Gold Country building conditions, local permitting offices, and regional architectural styles.
  • A portfolio you can see — browse real remodels and builds completed for neighbors near you.
The 1880s victorian we purchased and restored in the 1980s
Our family's 1880s victorian home receives new trusses after restoring the top floor in 1980
Our 1880s victorian after receiving period appropriate siding, windows and detailing to match the original