Contact List for Heritage Experts

The following list has been assembled so that persons affected by the flood have contact information for
individuals and companies which specialize in heritage properties. We do not have first hand experience with
all of them and cannot certify or endorse them, but are making their contact information available. The list is
not exhaustive and we hope to expand it for future use beyond the flood aftermath, so please provide any
additions or corrections to me at Marilyn Williams at marilynwilliams@shaw.ca.

Before undertaking any work, take a moment to read this important message from the Historic Resources
Management Branch of the Province of Alberta,
http://albertashistoricplaces.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/after-the-flood/ . For the most part it will be
important to takes things slowly and make informed decisions.
For other useful information related to addressing places affected by flooding, refer to the link at
http://www.calgaryheritage.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=3765#p3765 . It includes advice on what to do when
first returning to a flooded home, resources for property owners complied by the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, resources from the Alberta Museums Association, information about Creative Restoration which
offers disaster-relief services, advice from the Glenbow and others on salvaging photos, the Calgary Public
Library's Flood Recovery Booklist, and useful information from the Canadian Conservation Institute for
salvaging personal valuables.

Heritage Architects and Consultants ............................................................................................................1

Restoration Contractors ..............................................................................................................................2
Civil and Structural Engineers ......................................................................................................................2
Brick, Masonry, Terracotta Restoration, Repair and Cleaning .......................................................................2
Electrical .....................................................................................................................................................3
Wood Restoration & Replacement Specialists - Carpentry, Millwork, Windows, Doors, Trim .........................3
Iron and Other Metal Work .........................................................................................................................3
Paint Suppliers, Colour Matching and Heritage Painters ...............................................................................3
Interior Conservation and Restoration Specialists and Supplies ....................................................................4
Plumbers ....................................................................................................................................................4
Plaster, Cornices and Mouldings ..................................................................................................................4
Wood and Furniture Re-Finishing and Repair ...............................................................................................4
Antique Hardware, Decoration and Lighting.................................................................................................4

Heritage Architects and Consultants

Marc Boutin Architect, full service architectural firm with conservation experience, http://www.the-mbac.ca/

Mark W. Chambers Architect - chambersarchitect@shaw.ca , full service architectural firm, restoration &
adaptive reuse among specialties, 4323 4a Street SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1Z7, Ph. (403) 245-6068

Donald Luxton & Associates Inc. (www.donaldluxton.com), Prairie Branch - contact Laura Pasacreta, MA,
Heritage Consultant/Associate, Ph. 403.808.1578, laura@donaldluxton.com property condition assessments
and conservation planning

taigh Architecture Inc., Contact: James Reid, Architect AAA, Ph. (587) 223-5766, james@taigh-architecture.com
and Stefan Cieslik both experienced in conservation (Stefan available after September)

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Restoration Contractors
Government of Alberta advice about hiring contractors in general:
http://alberta.ca/home-renovations.cfm

Historic Preservation Services, General Contractor for Lougheed House, Murray Ledarney, Ph. 403.870.9703
restoration projects include Burns Building, Lougheed House

David Swan, with EllisDon Consulting, specializes in restoration of older buildings. Church restoration in
Toronto received honourable mention from Ontario Architecture Society. Ph. 519-703-1647,
dswan@ellisdon.com

Zac Abbott, owner, Abbott Carpentry, apprenticeship in the U.K. in historic restoration,
abbottcarpentry@outlook.com

Zach Jones, General Contractor, specialized in restoration of historic houses, inbuilt.ca@gmail.com

Michieli Homes, rich@michielihomes.ca recommended by heritage homeowners

Civil and Structural Engineers

Grant Structural Engineering (Mike Grant) - 403-290-0885

Quinn Saretzky Structural Engineers ("Choc" Quinn), phone 403-543-2257 http://www.quinnsaretsky.com

J Attrell Associates (John Attrell) - 403-289-8291

http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/john-attrell/1b/57b/5b8

MMP Engineering http://mmpengineering.com/

Kassian Dyck and Associates (Arno Dyck), Ph 403-255-6040 or Patrick Taylor,

http://www.kdassociates.com/index.htm

Phil Parker, RJC, Calgary, Phone: 403.283.5073, Email: pparker@rjc.ca - numerous projects in Vancouver, now
based in Calgary

Brick, Masonry, Terracotta Restoration, Repair and Cleaning

Gracom Masonry,aJV - restoration work for over half a century, trained and certified in restoration and repair,
including stone, brick and terracotta, non-destructive aggregate cleaning. Restorations include Western
Canada High School and First Baptist Church.
#227, 11979 - 40 St. SE Calgary, AB, www.gracom.ca, inquiriescal@gracom.ca Ph. (403)271-9666

Sas-Can Masonry and Restoration Inc., Contact: Dale Cruickshank, Ph. 403 253 6088 - brick and stone
restoration

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Electrical

Electrical fixture restoration

Glazier Electric, http://www.lightingrenewal.com/index.html - electrical fixture restoration, Ph. (403) 283-
4111, Email: info@lightingrenewal.com

Wood Restoration & Replacement Specialists - Carpentry, Millwork, Windows, Doors, Trim
Calgary Sash & Door Limited custom window replacement, 735, 41 Avenue NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6R5, Ph. 403-
277-0771 bthorn@calgarysash.com

Historic Preservation Services, Murray Ledarney (see above under contractors) Ph. 403.870.9703 window
and door restoration and repair

Vintage Woodworks, Victoria, http://www.vintagewoodworks.ca/ - millwork, windows, can ship to Calgary,

Toll Free: 1-866-833-4777 info@vintagewoodworks.ca (DL&A have worked with Vintage on countless projects
in Vancouver and Victoria. The owner, Jim, teaches window restoration courses to the general public.)

Carpenters
Zach Jones, General Contractor, specializes in restoration of historic houses, inbuilt.ca@gmail.com

Recycled Antique Lumber: Doors, Windows, Columns Balusters etc

Reclaimed Trading Company http://www.reclaimedcanada.com/Heritage/

Iron and Other Metal Work

Pressed Metal Contractors (DL&A have worked with all three of these contractors, all Vancouver-based)

Niche Installations, Kevin Harnish, Ph. 604.842.5638

CMM Industries, http://cmmindustries.com, Rian Milne, rian@cmmindustries.com

Link Design, Glen Young, Ph. 604.946.5551

Paint Suppliers, Colour Matching and Heritage Painters

Cloverdale Paint Inc., Darlene Ell, 403-287-0014, dell@cloverdalepaint.com - various locations around Calgary

Benjamin Moore - Analin Decorating 3230 28 St SW, off Richmond Rd., Ph. 403-242-0910 - well-informed, do
stain colour-matching at no charge; also Jay Norman at 321 19 Street NW staff are excellent with good
knowledge of heritage colour palettes

Heritage Painters
The Urban Painter, Jon Bryant, Ph. 403 479 5662jonb@theurbanpainter.com

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Interior Conservation and Restoration Specialists and Supplies
From Times Past, www.fromtimespast.com , Johanne Yakula, information and consulting services for
decoration and restoration. Projects in include Glenora Bed and Breakfast, the Union Bank Inn, and J.J.
MacKenzie House in Edmonton. 391- 11215 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5K 0L5 Ph. 780-722-7494,
johanne@fromtimespast.com

Plumbers
Care Plumbing- Sam Frame, Ph. 403 369 1570, Sam Frame <careplmb@shaw.ca> - owner has experience with
older plumbing

Granor Baths, Grant Sayles, gsayles100@gmail.com, Ph. 403-276-5347

Plaster, Cornices and Mouldings

Big Wally's plaster repair kit - a great resource in repairing loose plaster and fixing large cracks, simple do-it-
yourself and really good for where the plaster has pulled away from the backing slats. (recommendation from
Lisa Buck) http://www.plastermagic.com/

Wood and Furniture Re-Finishing and Repair

Smith Brothers Flooring (since 1918) Hardwood floor refinishing Ph. 403 255-7791 used by Lisa Buck for three
heritage homes including historic Young Residence.

Kerrs Finishing Services, http://kfsrestoration.com/ - Furniture Restoration, 106-14620 64 Ave Surrey, BC

V3S1X7, Ph. 604 592 5560 - Chris Kerr, kerrniture@telus.net - reasonable and excellent results)

Antique Hardware, Decoration and Lighting

Rejuvenation lighting, http://www.rejuvenation.com/ period reproduction lighting
Waterglass Studios, Victoria, www.waterglassstudios.com/ - reproduction lighting and hardware, some
antique lighting and shades.
Vintage Woodworks, Victoria, http://www.vintagewoodworks.ca/ - antique hardware