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Fox NewsWhen I came to Cambridge from Washington State in the 1960s to attend Harvard, I was struck by the architectural richness and diversity of the city’s streetscapes. Raised by a do-it-yourselfer, I wasn’t afraid to pick up a hammer and soon found myself working nights and weekends renovating and restoring period homes in the neighborhood. In 1978 I founded Charlie Allen Restorations.

For more than three decades, my team and I have restored and renovated scores of period homes large and small in the Greater Boston area, from modest one or two room projects to full house remodeling. We know how your house was built, and with decades of experience, exactly how to remodel it to fit your modern-day lifestyle without losing any well-earned charm.  Please take a minute to review examples of our work HERE.

Taking a home from “before” to “after” is hard work.  But it doesn’t have to be painful.  We’ve developed a thoughtful process that improves the journey for our clients.

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IN THE NEWS
“When your contractor is frequently compared to Honest Abe, you know you’re working with someone special. A Harvard grad with a Lincolnesque beard, Charlie Allen has pursued the art of historic restoration and renovation since 1978. Over the decades, he’s amassed a veritable trophy case of preservation awards while recruiting an equally talented staff (he even pays for their continuing education). Together, he and his team bring period homes back to their original luster, room by room. Allen’s company is remarkably forward looking too: Project Development Manager Mark Philben is a certified green remodeler.”
- Boston Home, “Best of Boston 2010”

Harvard Magazine profiles Charlie in their July/August 2010 issue: "Charlie Allen's Art of Home Restoration"

Watch: Charlie on NECN: New England Dream House, Keeping your older home's charm
Watch: Charlie on Fox25: Updating antique homes, Chimney/fireplace tips
Boston.com: Charlie identifies 10 problems in older homes

 

 
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