For Carpenter Beach Construction, restoring the historic Waterford Mill in northwest Loudoun County wasn’t just a job. It was a labor of love. The Leesburg-based company is owned by two Western Loudoun natives, Charlie Beach and Scott Carpenter. Their firm was selected by the Waterford Foundation and Loudoun County for a $1.6 million project to restore and stabilize the historic ... Continue Reading
Historic Restorations
Restoring the Lee-Hanson House at Hal and Berni Hanson Park
Preservation and historic restoration of the Hanson House, built in 1870, on the property of a newly built 257-acre park helped to give visitors a sense of the land’s history. Both the exterior and interior of the home were badly neglected. We restored the entire structure, down to the stone foundation and back to the wooden beams, with modern materials and utilities to allow the Park to use the ... Continue Reading
Historic techniques for restoration of the Waterford Mill
Originally built in 1818, the mill in the Village of Waterford was a hub of activity in the community. It was in use under multiple owners until it was bought by the Waterford Foundation in 1944. Restoration of the mill had been considered several times, but its many issues and the costs delayed progress. In 2022, Carpenter Beach began the interior restoration, starting with the hurst frame, which ... Continue Reading