Historic Renovation Experts
When it comes to restoring a historic home, you don’t want to hire just anyone. Sullivan & Forbes has been restoring homes to their former beauty for over 20 years. We’re committed to highlighting the historical nature of the home by using salvaged materials, when possible, and preserving the features that make each home unique. Our team works to integrate builder and customer goals to ensure the finished project is a home you will enjoy for many years to come.
The Sullivan & Forbes historic restoration construction process starts with listening to the customer’s vision and detailed planning. Our experienced restoration contractors and engineers inspect each element of the home to determine where structural improvements must be made and perform extensive preparation for any demolition that will take place.
See the Transformation
This historic farmhouse in Dawsonville, Ga was built in 1837. Sullivan & Forbes worked with the owners to bring this home up to today’s standards without losing a bit of character. If you'd like to view more of our historic restoration work please visit our Photo Gallery or videos on YouTube.
Our Building Experience
Sullivan & Forbes is more than just a builder. Our design/build team and all of our associates will assist you with coordinating fixtures and selecting color schemes for your custom home. We’ll work to use existing materials wherever possible; refinishing original hardwood floors for example, reusing original masonry work and bringing fireplaces back to life. Where original materials cannot be used, we will find ways to replicate them.
For owners who wish to incorporate energy efficient elements into their historic home, Sullivan & Forbes will bring your home up to today’s standards to help you save on your energy bills.
What Our Clients Are Saying
We're confident we can help you realize your dream home, but don't just take our word for it! See what our clients have to say about the quality of our work, or review our extensive photo gallery.
"Sullivan & Forbes' restoration of our family farmhouse (circa 1837) in Dawson County was truly a unique project. ... Larry had produced an absolutely perfect design for the addition that carried on the feeling and architecture of the original structure." –Historical Restoration in Dawson County
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