Our Commitment

Restoring Life to the Beauty of the Past

At Guernica Restoration, we do more than repair stone, wood, and metal. We safeguard the
legacy of Chicago’s architecture. Every limestone façade, every carved porch, every plaster
ceiling is a piece of history entrusted to us — and we treat it with reverence.
Why We Exist

Too much of Chicago’s historic beauty has already been lost — not to time, but to
carelessness. Contractors armed with Portland cement and power tools have scarred our
buildings, erased details, and trapped moisture until stones cracked and wood rotted.

What took master builders years to create has been undone in days by unqualified hands.

We exist to stop this cycle of destruction. We exist to restore properly, scientifically, and
artistically. We exist because Chicago deserves better — and so do the people who own
and care for its architecture.

What We Deliver

• Truthful Evaluation. We find the cause of the problem, not just the symptom.
• Authentic Materials. Lime mortars, matching stones, salvaged bricks, historically
accurate finishes.
• Expert Hands. Preservationists who know how to use the right tools, not general
contractors rushing through jobs.
• Respect for History. Every decision guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards, every detail matched to the building’s era.

Why It Matters

A historic building is more than property. It is identity, investment, pride, and legacy. To
preserve it is to honor those who built it and those who will inherit it. Owners who choose
Guernica Restoration show they understand this truth: you don’t cut corners with history.

The Exclusive Treatment

Not every client is ready for this level of care. But those who are — those who choose
Guernica — join a select group: guardians of Chicago’s beauty. By working with us, you
declare that your building is not disposable, not ordinary. It is special. And it deserves the
best.

Our Promise

We will always:

• Use methods that preserve, never destroy.
• Treat every project as if it were our own.
• Hold craftsmanship above shortcuts.
• Deliver restoration that endures for generations.

Our commitment is simple: to save what others ruin, to restore what others abandon,
and to ensure that the treasures of Chicago’s architecture live on.