Historic Home Renovation In Orlando
Established in 2010
Timeless Craftsmanship for Orlando’s Historic Windows and Doors.
At Austin Historical, we bring Orlando’s rich architectural history back to life—one window, shutter, and doorway at a time. As one of the most trusted historic restoration companies in Florida, we’re dedicated to craftsmanship that respects the character of Orlando’s historic homes and buildings while ensuring they stand strong for generations to come. From one-day repairs in Lake Eola to large-scale commercial projects in Downtown Orlando, our team of preservation experts serves the Orlando area with integrity, precision, and care.
Our featured Services
Expert Restoration with Unmatched Quality
Preserve with Precision
At Austin Historical, we specialize in restoring and replicating historic windows and doors to meet—or exceed—the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. With decades of expertise, our craftsmen use time-tested methods to preserve architectural heritage in wood and steel. From our shops in Tampa, Orlando, and soon Savannah, we serve clients across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina—producing historically accurate restorations that stand the test of time.
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Windows
Wood, Steel or Aluminum
Casement | Single, Double & Triple Hung | Awning & Hopper | Custom | Replication | Screens
Doors
Wood, Steel or Brass
Single, Double, Inswing or Outswing | Solid or Multi-lite | Screen Doors | Custom | Replication
Explore Our Complete Restoration Solutions
At Austin Historical, we offer a range of specialized products and services designed to preserve, protect, and enhance your historic windows and doors. Each solution is crafted with care and expertise to meet your unique needs.
Authentic, handcrafted, fully functional shutters that restore your home’s original charm while adding lasting beauty and curb appeal. Custom-built to complement your architectural style.
Impact-resistant storm windows engineered to protect your home from severe weather and debris, all while maintaining the historic look and feel of your windows.
Energy-efficient interior storm window inserts, custom-made to fit your existing windows perfectly. Improve insulation and comfort without replacing your historic windows.
Comprehensive maintenance plans to keep your restored windows and doors functioning beautifully year after year. Choose from standard care or enhanced AustinCare+ for deeper protection and repairs.
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Meet the Founder
Scott Sidler founded Austin Historical in 2010 with a simple but powerful mission: to protect and preserve the architectural heritage of the Southeast. A graduate of the Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont, Scott has been restoring historic buildings since the late 1990s—and brings decades of hands-on experience as a third-generation painter, plasterer, carpenter, and master glazier.
Beyond leading Austin Historical, Scott is the author of The Craftsman Blog, a go-to resource for over 90,000 followers passionate about learning how to care for and restore their historic properties. He also serves on multiple preservation boards across Florida, where he advocates for historic communities and upholds national preservation standards.
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Bringing History Back to Life—
Hear from Those Who Trust Our Craft
Hear from Those Who Trust Our Craft
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It has been a genuine pleasure working with everyone at Austin Historical. Doug, James, Felix and team have done a wonderful job on our window restoration. They have been communicative, flexible, trustworthy and even helped to shutter our windows ahead of Hurricane Milton. We will be returning to them for future work and I highly recommend them.
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We own a nearly 100-year-old house in the Central-Cocoanut District just north of downtown Sarasota. We decided that we wanted to restore the house's original windows, the vast majority of of which are still intact. The Historical Society of Sarasota County recommended Austin Historical for the job. Doug has been great to work with, helping us plan and execute this multi-phase project. He has addressed any questions and/or issues that have arisen directly and with integrity. James, Felix and the others on the restoration crews have been great to work with. Phase 1 is complete, Phase 2 is nearly complete, and Phase 3 is coming soon! Thanks to all at Austin Historical!
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If you are looking for a talented crew who understands historic restoration, look no further than Austin Historical. Josh and his team were terrific at helping us with the delicate job of removing our original stained glass windows that needed to be restored, restore all the original steel casement frames and reinstall everything. It all looks beautiful and works perfectly, we are very happy with their work and professionalism.
Materials That Stand the Test of Time
At Austin Historical, we’re committed to delivering the highest quality, historically accurate window and door restorations throughout the Orlando area—backed by real-world product testing. As a trusted leader in the restoration of Orlando’s historic wood and steel windows, we don’t just rely on manufacturer claims. We conduct our own long-term tests, applying primers, paints, epoxies, and sealants to wood samples and exposing them to years of Florida’s natural weather conditions. This ensures every product we use is proven to perform, protect historic materials, and deliver lasting value. By combining time-tested craftsmanship with select modern innovations, we help Orlando property owners make confident restoration decisions that honor the past and stand the test of time.
