Historic Preservation Carpentry on Nantucket
Focusing on preservation carpentry and timber framing, we specialize in historic homes on Nantucket, dedicated to maintaining the integrity of early historic architecture.
About Us
What We Do
King Post Preservation, Inc. is a preservation carpentry firm and timber framing shop based on Nantucket. Our team specializes in structural frame repairs, historic molding and millwork, lime masonry, horsehair plaster, window and sash restoration, and consulting for historic homes on the island. We focus on early houses that need everything from major structural stabilization to careful repair of original details.
Working with King Post Preservation, Inc
We partner with homeowners, contractors, architects, and designers on historic homes across Nantucket. From first walk-through to final punch list, we offer clear guidance and preservation-minded carpentry and timber framing that keep the structure sound and the project on track.
Why King Post?
We are preservation artisans and craftsmen specializing in historic homes, particularly those in Nantucket. Our hands-on expertise with early New England houses is complemented by a fully equipped shop for custom millwork and a commitment to traditional, time-tested methods, including preservation carpentry and timber framing. Every project presents an opportunity to stabilize, repair, and refine a historic building so it can continue to stand for generations.