Do you need cornice, lintel, or sill repair for your brownstone? We restore these important stone features across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Westchester. Our team makes them safe, strong, and true to the original design.
A cornice is the decorative trim at the top of a brownstone. It gives the building a finished look and also protects the wall below from water. Over time, cornices may crack, rust, or fall apart. A restored cornice brings back the charm of your brownstone and keeps the structure safe. We repair cornices by:
Lintels are stone or metal pieces above windows and doors. They support the weight of the wall above the opening. If lintels crack or weaken, water leaks inside and the structure becomes unsafe. Our lintel replacement service includes:
New lintels make windows and doors secure and protect your home from further damage.
Sills are the stone ledges below windows. They often crack, rot, or crumble because of water and weather. Damaged sills can lead to leaks and weaken the window frame. Strong sills protect your windows and keep water out of your brownstone. We restore sills by:
Many brownstones in New York City are historic landmarks. Cornice, lintel, and sill work on these buildings must follow strict rules. We have years of experience restoring landmark brownstones. We use approved materials and methods so repairs meet city standards and match the original design.
We provide cornice, lintel, and sill restoration in:
A cornice is the decorative trim at the top of a brownstone. It also helps protect the walls below from water.
If you see cracks above your windows, rust stains, or sagging stone, your lintel may be failing.
Yes. Small cracks and chips can be repaired. If the sill is badly damaged, we can replace it with new stone that matches your building.
Yes. We follow Landmarks Preservation Commission rules and use approved materials to match the original design.
Small repairs may take a day. Full replacement of lintels or cornices may take several weeks, depending on the size of the project.
Yes, in many cases. Landmark buildings always need permits. We handle all permits and paperwork for you.
We restore cornices, lintels, and sills in all of New York City and Westchester, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle.
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