Cape Charles, VA 23310 Wooden Windows, Doors and Home Products

Gepetto builds to order Wooden Home Products for delivery and installation in Cape Charles that meet the ordinance for historic renovation and construction. Your home remodel or restoration will meet local code and building guidelines with our handmade wood products from downtown Richmond Virginia.

Custom wood doors hand hewn mortise and tenon joined
Custom wood doors hand hewn mortise and tenon joined

Solid Wood Doors of any design

The most used piece of architecture in any room, the focal point of the front of your house, we handmake your door to refurbish the historic look or to take the appearance in new directions with creative elements. All doors will be hand made from solid wood stock in whatever specie you specify. Oaks classic to Virginia, Walnut for a dark rich look or Mahogany to weather the humidity and moisture we can advice and collaborate on any technical or design issue you may have. We have years of experience working with and through historic societies, planning and zoning boards and local inspectors. Gepetto can join you at any stage of the building process and support the collective goals of the Cape Charles zoning and building ordinances.

Historically Accurate Wooden Windows

The windows on many historic buildings are an important aspect of the architectural character of those buildings. The window design, craftsmanship, and aesthetic quality make them worthy of preservation. Cape Charles town wide effort to keep that ‘charm’ and historic authenticity may seem like an inconvenience, but it does elevate the real estate value and create a harmony among the buildings. If you are frustrated by the design, approval or historic wood building standards start a discussion with Matthew or one of our staff at Gepetto to get a tradesman on site to move your home’s needed repairs forward. Gepetto’s skilled historic restoration craftsmen don’t normally do house calls, but if a local tradesman does not know where to turn to source authentic materials – come to Gepetto on Williamsburg Road downtown Richmond.

Historic Windows Richmond VA
Historic Windows Richmond VA

Millwork for Historic Virginia

  • “Built-in” room elements
    • bookcases
    • custom storage shelving
    • entertainment and media centers that hide all the wires
  • Cabinetry and Casework of any unique dimension
  • Ceiling trims & embellishments
  • Beams and live edge mantles, countertops, and table tops
  • Chair rails and wainscoting
  • Columns and cornices
  • Doors made of solid wood
  • Moldings for: sashes, doors, windows, and architectural details
  • Custom trim profiles
  • Fireplace mantels
  • Stairway, stair parts, and balustrades
  • Switch-plates and interior wall access points
  • Wall crowns, Coves, Casing, Panel Mould,
  • Caps and baseboard moldings
  • Wall covers or cladding, paneling, and corner beads
  • All wood, hand glazed Windows
Historically Accurate Architectural Millwork
Historically Accurate Architectural Millwork

Cape Charles Wooden Building Supplier

If you are a contractor or handyman in Cape Charles Virginia or the historic districts of Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Norfolk give us a call to produce the exact replica, or freshly milled to order lumber for any project. Big box retailer pricing reflects their staggering inventory and a small mill like us can find and produce opportunities that beat or match lumberyard prices for finished lumber. We can turn spindles, cut custom profiles and turn your project into a unique finished result that a one size fits all lumber yard can not do. Keep (804) 938-2094 in your address book and Matthew will directly service your contractor needs like a fellow professional. Our facility on Williamsburg Rd is easily accessible for load-out of either of our two production bays and you can get right back on I64 or I95 for delivery to your jobsite. If you need delivery by Gepetto, we can optimize your timeline with on-site delivery.

Cape Charles Wood Building Products
Cape Charles Wood Building Products
Cape Charles VA Historic Renovation Supplier
Cape Charles VA Historic Renovation Supplier

Work Scope: Restoration projects primarily focus on the appearance of the house or technical business, while remodels change its whole functionality. With the renovation, you will install new appliances and fixtures and improve the business’s application. In contrast, the remodel allows you to totally change the place when cosmetic changes aren’t enough to change this matter. Customization choice: Renovations will make the business a more fashionable show and bring more useful components to the business, but they can’t change the system entirely. If you need to move up the way by pulling down the wall or totally change the place to make it your own, you’ll need to do a full remodel.

Before you start any remodeling house tasks check with the local authorities to determine the permits needed for this job. Most government and local town halls need licenses to confirm all the work is done according to Cape Charles codes and ordinances. All the required licenses must be recieved before starting construction. Gepetto can refer local contractors and architects who are familiar with the process and can negotiate it with you if it’s your first time.

Gepetto has been in business since 1998 and was founded by former residents of Cape Charles. The company has a strong reputation as one of the best builders in Cape Charles, and they have supplied over 100 homes in the Capes with custom millwork. Gepetto also offers a variety of services including: · custom building services for residential buildings · custom building solutions for commercial buildings · customized design solutions that include interior design, exterior design and interior decoration.

Arriving at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay in late April, they named the Virginia capes after the sons of their king, the southern Cape Henry, for Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, and the northern Cape Charles, for his younger brother, Charles, Duke of York. On April 26, 1607, upon landing at Cape Henry, Chaplain Robert Hunt offered a prayer, and they set up a cross near the site of the current Cape Henry Memorial.

The site came to be known as the “first landing.” A party of the men explored the area and had a minor conflict with some Virginia Indians. This is where we come in. Our team of experts can help you get started on the right path instead of starting historic battles with the native population. Hopefully that’s now how you feel about the zoning and historic boards, so we can build out the exterior or interior of your home beautifully.

Solid Wood Door Maker VA

Solid Wood Front Door Modern Style

Solid Wood Front Door Modern Style

Front Door Solid Wood Joinery

The sound of a solid wood door closing firmly in place contributes to your sense of home.  Home designs with solid wood pieces keep us rooted to our natural surroundings.  Solid wood joinery features the organic beauty and full grain structure of the wood used to fabricate the piece.  We at Gepetto hope to create a world where quality wood pieces grace our homes.  We envision a future where our forests are allowed to mature and produce quality hardwoods at reasonable prices.  Gepetto lobbies on behalf of changing construction practices for greener results.

Made to Order Solid Wood Doors

Based in the Rockett’s landing area of the lower river historically industrial corridor of Richmond we serve Church hill directly, as well as the fan and all points in Henrico County.  If you are having trouble finding a beautifully crafted solid wood door maker for your Norfolk, Petersburg, or Charlottesville VA home contact us with measurements and we can begin immediately.  If you need us to exactly replicate your existing door, we can send a tradesman out to collect the historic piece and assess whether restoration is possible or new construction would be your best step forward.  We can assign a single craftsman to work on your door from start to finish ensuring the fastest turnaround time possible.

Warehouse Renovation Woodworking

Trust Gepetto with your most complex architectural designs built in wood.

Historic Warehouse Renovations

Historic warehouse renovation happens to be a specialty of ours because of Richmond’s tobacco row.  Located just below the rapids of the James River, and dating even to before the civil war the center of the tobacco industry was housed in this mostly brick structures.  The tobacco grown all through the south was transported to Richmond for processing and distribution.  The Renaissance or Richmond’s old industrial district into office, restaurant/retail, & living spaces has driven our market from the beginning.   All through Gepetto’s operating history we have been supplying renovations with:

Complex Architectural Designs in Wood

Pictured  above in the video is a three story spiral staircase. Built by Gepetto in a renovated warehouse in the old tobacco row of Richmond’s downtown the steel and wood staircase connects the office and restaurant spaces with a finished architectural element connecting the levels together. The historic wooden floors were matched with antiquing techniques to add visual harmony to the newly constructed staircase. It is pretty funny to see our guys beating some wear marks into brand new flooring, but the the solid beam stair treads can definitely handle it!
Don’t hesitate to ask us to match a wood floor that has been around since the 1800’s – contact us for all your warehouse renovation needs:  804.938-2094
Don’t hesitate to ask us to build any or your architectural drawings in wood to match existing species, hue and weathering.  We can source reclaimed materials and make all manner of eclectic, organic or ultra modern looks come together in newly fabricated solid wood construction.  We can easily ship to renovations or restorations in Baltimore Maryland, Washington DC, Raleigh NC, Savannah GA, Charleston SC and other historic cities.  Don’t hesitate to ask us to match or fabricate new wood construction with wear, antique or faux antique finishes.
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historic warehouse renovation

historic warehouse renovation

creative use of historic warehouse space

creative use of historic warehouse space

Renovating an Historic Warehouse for Mixed use Space

Renovating an Historic Warehouse for Mixed use Space

Historic Warehouse Wooden Window Restoration

Historic Warehouse Wooden Window Restoration

Rustic Restaurant Bar Construction & Fabrication

Rustic Wood Bar Construction Virginia

Rustic Wood Bar Construction Virginia

Country artisans directed the making of this rustic bar from reclaimed wood found just 12 miles from the restaurant site. Service friendly fittings including ceiling mounted shelving and signage juxtapose rustic charm with design elements for speedy and efficient service by the staff. Creating an L-shaped bar encourages the conversation to flow allowing guests to face each other without interrupting the busy ‘mixologist’. The “L” shape divides the bar service area from the restaurant seating area.

Rustic Wood Bar Construction Virginia

Rustic Wood Bar Construction Virginia

Rustic Style Barnwood Custom Built Bar VA

Rustic Style Barnwood Custom Built Bar VA

The Old Toad bar in Afton Virginia is a roadside stopoff for countryside tourists in the Blue Ridge scenic areas of White Sulfer Springs, Covington, Clifton Forge, Lexington, Buena Vista, Glasgow, Buchanan, Daleville, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Merrimac, Lynchburg, Timberlake, Amherst, Staunton, Palmyra, Massanutten, Harrisonburg, Waynesborough, Appomatox, Monticello, Shenandoah, Harrisonburg and the wineries and bed and breakfast weekender wanderers that frequent the area.

Rustic Style Barnwood Custom Built Bar VA

Rustic Style Barnwood Custom Built Bar VA

Whether you are looking for a western mountain style rustic look or an eastern craftsman rustic look Gepetto Craftsmen are experts with solid wood joinery, post and beam construction techniques and reclaiming local barnwood to finish your rustic project with local character and reclaimed charm.

Rustic Restaurant Custom Built VA

Rustic Restaurant Custom Built VA

Mountain style rustic look with weathered rough hewn lumber accents the highly polished water sealed bar top. Up to twenty coats of specialized epoxy finish are layered and polished by hand to achieve the sparkling depth for you to serve, spill and clean your bar top with confidence. Gepetto has years of experience formulating the right compound for custom made solid wood bars so that your bartop lasts for years of service without maintenance.

Reclaimed Barnwood Solid Wood Bar Custom Made

Reclaimed Barnwood Solid Wood Bar Custom Made

The dark weathered hardwood is set off by the warm live-edge 2.5″ thick solid wood bar top.

Reclaimed Barnwood Solid Wood Bar Custom Made

Reclaimed Barnwood Solid Wood Bar Custom Made

Rustic Restaurant Custom Built VA

Rustic Restaurant Custom Built VA

Custom Designed Rustic Solid Wood Restaurant Bar

Custom Designed Rustic Solid Wood Restaurant Bar

Custom Designed Rustic Solid Wood Restaurant Bar

Custom Designed Rustic Solid Wood Restaurant Bar

 

Elements of a “rustic’ design: