ONSITE RESTORATION · UPSTATE NEW YORK
Historical Building and Furniture Restoration
Onsite Restoration: Historic Beauty, Modern Precision.
Wescott Total Solutions brings historic craftsmanship and modern laser technology together in a single, disciplined process. Working onsite, we preserve the original wood of landmark buildings and treasured furniture without the risk, cost, and disruption of transport. Our non-contact laser stripping gently lifts decades of varnish, shellac, and grime while protecting the historic substrate beneath — leaving a cleaner jobsite and a finish that honors the maker’s original intent.
EST. 1969 · “Do it right or not at all.” · 3RD GEN.
Onsite
STUDIO COMES TO YOU
Laser
NON-CONTACT STRIPPING
Hand
PERIOD-CORRECT PREP
1969
FAMILY RESTORATION
THE SIGNATURE PROCESS
Three disciplines. One uncompromising standard.
Each restoration moves through the same three stages, in the same order, every time — the sequence our family has refined across more than fifty years of practice.
01 — STAGE ONE
Precision Laser Stripping
Non-contact laser removes decades of varnish, paint and grime layer by layer, with no chemicals, no abrasion and no harm to the historic wood beneath.
02 — STAGE TWO
Expert Wood Preparation
Every surface is prepared by hand using period-correct methods, repairing and consolidating the wood and matching original grain before any finish is applied.
03 — STAGE THREE
High-Performance Refinishing
Custom-matched stains and museum-grade protective coatings restore depth and color while defending the wood for decades to come.
WHAT WE RESTORE
From civic landmarks to a single chair leg.
Historic Landmarks
Courthouses, churches, and civic halls: the doors, stairs, and paneling that generations have walked past.
The same discipline scales. Whether the work is a county courthouse or a family rocker, the question we ask first is the same: what does this wood need to survive another century?
Architectural Features
Staircases, mantels, millwork, doors, and window casings restored in place, without dismantling the building.
Fine Furniture
Heirloom chairs, tables, cabinets, and antiques, handled in our controlled studio with white-glove care.
WHY CHOOSE ONSITE RESTORATION
The safest place for historic wood is where it already stands.
No Transportation Risk
Historic pieces never leave the building, so there is no crating, hauling, or handling damage along the way.
Eco-Friendly
Laser stripping removes finishes without harsh solvents, cutting chemical waste and keeping your site cleaner and safer.
Preservation First
Original wood, joinery, and patina are protected at every step, so the work honors the maker rather than replacing it.
OFF-SITE ANTIQUE RESTORATION
Master Craftsmanship in a Controlled Studio
The Best of Both Worlds: Technology & Tradition.
When a piece is too fragile, too valuable, or too far gone to be restored in place, it comes to our studio, where every variable is controlled and every step is documented. Advanced tooling meets hand craft, and nothing is rushed.
METHODS
Advanced Laser Removal · Precision Chemical Stripping
BENEFITS
Detailed Attention · Comprehensive Tooling · White-Glove Handling
PROCESS
Evaluation & Cleaning → Structural Repair & Stabilization → Custom Staining & Finishing
FEATURED CASE STUDY
The Old Wayne County Court House
A landmark of Wayne County, the courthouse called for restoration that respected every inch of original timber, plaster, and joinery. Non-contact laser stripping and period-correct finishing brought its historic character back — without harming the fabric beneath.
BEGIN
Tell us what needs preserving.
We’ll review your project and respond with an honest assessment of what your piece needs — and whether onsite or studio restoration is the right path.