What Austin Historical does

Austin Historical is a privately held specialty construction firm that restores and replicates historic wood and steel windows and doors, serving homeowners, commercial property owners, museums, universities, municipalities, and houses of worship across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Founded in 2010 by master craftsman Scott Sidler and operating from Orlando, Tampa, Savannah, and Birmingham, the company adheres to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and holds EPA Lead-Safe RRP certification. Its 55+ craftsmen deliver residential and commercial restoration services alongside a portfolio of proprietary products — Indows interior storm inserts, Austin Shield impact-resistant storm windows, The Real Shutter, and AustinCare/AustinCare+ annual maintenance subscriptions — supported by 22,000+ sq. ft. of in-house shop space.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven pricing model with a standard 50%/25%/25% payment schedule for residential engagements and custom proposals for enterprise-scale commercial work. Go-to-market combines direct field sales via Historic Preservation Advisors, content-driven inbound through The Craftsman Blog (millions of readers annually), and earned media (NPR, HGTV, Old House Journal, This Old House). Revenue is diversified across two primary segments — homeowners with historic properties and commercial/institutional property owners — with notable contracts including Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Church of Scientology Tampa, Hotel Marion, and the Orlando Amtrak Station. The company is independently owned with no disclosed institutional funding, and growth is execution-led through geographic expansion, product line extension, and the addition of fee-based educational workshops and bootcamps.

Name

Austin Historical

Legal name

Austin Historical

Website

https://austinhistorical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Austin Historical is a private specialty construction firm founded in 2010 that restores and replicates historic wood and steel windows and doors for residential and commercial clients across the Southeast US, operating from shops in Orlando, Tampa, Savannah, and Birmingham with 55+ craftsmen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Building Restoration Services

NAICS

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (8114)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Sash, Frame & Wood Rot Repair (HSAGABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Window/Door Frame Repair & Rot Remediation (Wood/Composite) (HSAGAEAI), Wood Rot, Water Damage & Termite Damage Repair (Wood Restoration) (HSAGABAI), Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH)

Keywords

• Historic window restoration
• Historic door restoration
• Historic preservation services
• Commercial restoration services
• Storm window installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Window & Door Restoration: Core service revenue from restoring and replicating historic wood and steel windows and doors for homeowners. Projects range from one-day repairs to multi-week engagements. Payment structure typically requires 50% deposit, 25% at start of on-site work, and 25% upon substantial completion. Average residential projects of 10-25 windows take 3-4 weeks. The company also restores historic doors as part of this stream.
2. Commercial Window & Door Restoration: Large-scale restoration services for historic government buildings, universities, churches, and commercial properties. Projects involve project management consultation, submittals, mock-ups, and phased work plans. Custom proposals based on detailed site assessments, architectural drawings, and project specifications. Projects can involve hundreds of windows across multiple structures.
3. Indows Window Insert Sales: Sale and installation of Indows energy-efficient interior storm window inserts. These are custom-made to fit existing windows and available in multiple grades including Standard, Acoustic, UV Blocking, Privacy, Blackout, and Commercial. The company also installs Indow Window Sleep Panel Systems for commercial applications.
4. Austin Shield Storm Window Sales: Sale and installation of Austin Shield impact-resistant storm windows, custom-built from Accoya wood with polycarbonate glazing. 50-year rot-free guarantee. Available in custom colors. Designed for hurricane and storm protection while preserving historic aesthetics.
5. The Real Shutter: Sale of handcrafted solid wood shutters built to order. Custom-made to complement architectural style, available in painted or stained finishes. 50-year warranty against rot and insect damage.
6. AustinCare Maintenance Plans: Annual maintenance program subscriptions (AustinCare and AustinCare+) for restored windows and doors. AustinCare is a standard annual maintenance plan. AustinCare+ is a premium plan available for Heritage Restoration clients with deeper protection and repairs. Fixed annual pricing with proactive maintenance to prevent costly repairs.
7. The Window Workshop & Bootcamp: Educational programs including half-day workshops (9 AM-12 PM, classroom only, up to 40 participants), full-day workshops (9 AM-5 PM with hands-on afternoon, up to 16 participants), and the Window Restoration Bootcamp—a 2-day immersive workshop held at the Orlando campus taught by Founder & CEO Scott Sidler.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Austin Historical restores and replicates historic wood and steel windows and doors for residential and commercial properties across the Southeast US, adhering to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The company operates from 22,000+ sq. ft. of in-house shop space across Orlando, Tampa, Savannah, and Birmingham, supported by 55+ specialized craftsmen, and complements restoration with proprietary product lines (Indows inserts, Austin Shield storm windows, The Real Shutter) and recurring AustinCare maintenance programs.

Product overview

Austin Historical offers a comprehensive portfolio of historic window and door restoration products and services. The core offerings consist of Residential Window & Door Restoration and Commercial Window & Door Restoration, both adhering to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards. These are complemented by specialized product lines including Indows Window Inserts (energy-efficient interior storm inserts), The Real Shutter (handcrafted functional shutters), Austin Shield (impact-resistant storm windows), and AustinCare (annual maintenance programs). The company also provides educational services through The Window Workshop and maintains The Craftsman Blog as an authoritative content resource.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Indows: Energy-efficient interior storm window inserts, custom-made to fit existing windows, providing comfort, efficiency, and noise reduction without replacing historic windows.
• The Real Shutter
• Austin Shield
• AustinCare
• The Window Workshop

Products and services

• Residential Window & Door Restoration Specialized restoration and replication of historic wood and steel windows and doors for residential properties, performed to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Services include sash removal, lead-safe containment, wood repair, epoxy consolidation, glazing, weatherstripping, and expert installation for homeowners in designated historic districts and pre-1960 homes.
• Commercial Window & Door Restoration Large-scale historic window and door restoration for commercial properties including government buildings, universities, churches, museums, and hospitality properties. Services include project management and consultation, lead-paint containment, submittals and mock-ups, phased work plans, and coordination with architects, general contractors, and preservation boards.
• Indows Window Inserts Energy-efficient interior storm window inserts custom-made to fit existing historic windows without replacing them. Available grades include Standard (up to 50% noise reduction), Acoustic Grade (STC 42-45, up to 70% noise reduction), UV Blocking (blocks 98% UV rays), Privacy, Blackout, Blackout Acoustic, and Commercial Grade. IndowPro inserts are also installed on commercial properties.
• The Real Shutter Handcrafted, fully operable solid wood shutters built to order with traditional joinery. Designed for decades of use without rotting or warping, available in painted or stained finishes and custom-made to complement the architectural style of historic homes. Includes a 50-year warranty against rot and insect damage.
• Austin Shield Custom-built impact-resistant storm windows using Accoya wood frames and 1/4 inch polycarbonate glazing. Provides hurricane and storm protection, up to 50% sound blocking, custom color options, a 50-year rot and insect damage guarantee, and historically appropriate aesthetics that preserve the appearance of original windows.
• AustinCare & AustinCare+ Annual subscription-style historic window maintenance programs with fixed pricing. AustinCare includes visual inspection for rot and termite activity, paint failure and hardware wear assessment, professional cleaning of exterior surfaces, and priority service recommendations. AustinCare+ adds interior glass cleaning, full mechanical testing and adjustment, complimentary minor repairs, and a one-year warranty extension (available only for restorations using Bora-Care treatment or Accoya wood).
• The Window Workshop & Bootcamp Paid educational programs teaching historic window restoration techniques. Includes half-day classroom workshops (up to 40 participants), full-day workshops with hands-on sessions (up to 16 participants), and the 2-day Window Restoration Bootcamp held at the Orlando campus and taught personally by Founder & CEO Scott Sidler.

Quantifiable outcome

• Restored historic windows can last over 100 years, compared to typical 20-30 year lifespan of replacement windows
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Indow: Manufacturer of custom interior storm window inserts (the product Austin Historical sells and installs under the Indows brand). Indow's compression-fit inserts are directly comparable in product architecture, use case, and customer profile, and the two companies operate in a partner-distributor relationship with overlapping end customers.
• Jablonski Building Conservation: New York-based historic preservation contractor specializing in masonry, stone, and architectural conservation, with adjacent window and door restoration capabilities. Comparable as a specialized historic-preservation contractor serving institutional and high-end residential clients with preservation-grade standards compliance.
• Building Conservation Associates: Historic preservation consulting and contracting firm serving museums, institutions, and private owners. Comparable to Austin Historical on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards expertise and institutional project delivery model, though primarily a consulting/oversight practice.
• EverGreene Architectural Arts: Historic restoration firm specializing in decorative finishes, murals, and architectural conservation for institutional and landmark properties. Comparable as a specialized contractor serving the same institutional and preservation-society customer base with heritage-grade craft expertise.
• John Canning & Co. Historic preservation contractor specializing in decorative restoration, gilding, and architectural conservation for institutional and ecclesiastical clients. Comparable to Austin Historical in the niche of heritage-grade contracting for landmark properties and institutional preservation projects.

Broad incumbents

• Renewal by Andersen: National replacement window and door franchise backed by Andersen Corporation. Competes for homeowner window and door spending with a mass-market replacement offering, contrasting with Austin Historical's restoration specialization. Represents the primary substitute category for homeowners choosing replacement over restoration.
• Pella Windows & Doors: Major national manufacturer and installer of replacement windows and doors, including historic-look product lines. Competes broadly for window and door renovation spending across residential and light commercial segments, with scale advantages that contrast with Austin Historical's preservation specialization.
• Marvin Windows and Doors: Premium replacement window and door manufacturer with a strong position in historically appropriate and custom-architectural product lines. Comparable to Austin Historical on the premium/historic-aesthetic axis but competes via replacement products rather than restoration services, and serves a national market.
• Kolbe Windows & Doors: Manufacturer of high-end wood and wood-clad windows and doors, including heritage-appropriate product lines. Competes for premium residential and commercial window work where historic aesthetics are desired, primarily through replacement rather than restoration.
• Andersen Windows & Doors: Parent of Renewal by Andersen and one of the largest US window and door manufacturers. Competes broadly across residential and commercial replacement markets, including in the Southeast where Austin Historical operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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