Rose Restoration restores architectural metal for building owners, property managers, historic institutions, and general contractors across Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. From ornamental railings to building facades, our craftsmen refinish and conserve architectural metalwork on site since 1978.
Architectural Metal We Restore
- Ornamental railings, balustrades, and gates
- Building entrances, storefronts, and facade metal
- Lobby and elevator surrounds and panels
- Historic and landmark metalwork
- Decorative grilles, screens, and trim
Our Process
We assess the metal type and finish, strip failed coatings, address corrosion and damage, then refinish to the original specification across brass, bronze, stainless, aluminum, and iron. Multi-material assemblies are handled by craftsmen who know how each metal behaves.
Historic and Commercial Projects
Landmark and institutional metalwork demands a conservation mindset. We work to preservation standards, on phased and after-hours schedules, with full insurance and certificates of insurance on file.
Why Rose Restoration
Family-run since 1978, restoring rather than replacing. Our work appears in landmark buildings across the DC metro, backed by our written workmanship warranty.
Serving the DC Metro
Architectural metal restoration across Washington DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, McLean, Fairfax, and surrounding Northern Virginia and Maryland communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you restore mixed-metal assemblies?
Yes. Many architectural elements combine brass, bronze, stainless, and iron. We refinish each correctly within the same assembly.
Can you match preservation standards for historic metal?
Yes. We approach historic and landmark metalwork as conservation, preserving original material wherever possible.
How much does architectural metal restoration cost?
It depends on the metal, scope, and access. Send photos or drawings for a written assessment.
Restore your architectural metal. Call (703) 327-7676, email info@roserestoration.com, or send photos for a written assessment.
Architectural and historic metal in the DC area
The Washington DC area holds some of the country’s finest architectural metalwork, in landmark buildings, historic rowhomes, embassies, and institutional lobbies. Restoring it well takes a conservation mindset, not just polish, and that is the work Rose Restoration has done across the region since 1978.
What Architectural Metal Restoration Involves
Architectural metal is often mixed, brass, bronze, stainless, aluminum, and iron in the same railing, entrance, or facade. Each behaves differently, so each is refinished correctly within the assembly. We strip failed coatings, address corrosion and damage, and refinish to the original specification while preserving as much original material as possible.
Where It Shows Up
- Ornamental railings, balustrades, and gates
- Building entrances, storefronts, and facade metal
- Lobby and elevator surrounds
- Decorative grilles, screens, and historic trim
Built for Historic and Commercial Work
Landmark and institutional metal demands preservation standards, phased and after-hours scheduling, and full insurance with certificates on file. Our crews work this way as a matter of course, keeping occupied buildings presentable throughout.
Restore Your Architectural Metal
See our architectural metal restoration service, or explore all of our metal restoration work across Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Send photos or drawings for a written assessment.
