One of the restoration projects completed by EnviroVantage includes the Old North Church which was built in 1723 and is located at 193 Salem St.
Few historic landmarks stand as tall in the national consciousness as the Old North Church, from whose steeple two lanterns once signaled the start of the American Revolution, and in whose pulpit President Ford stood 200 years later to begin America's Bicentennial celebration.
The restoration plans of the church included extensive environmental clean-up. EnviroVantage performed lead paint removal on virtually all the exterior wood surfaces including the soffits, window frames and dentil moldings. Every piece of wood below the steeple was painstakingly cleaned, restored when necessary, and repainted.
One of the major challenges of this project was maintaining public safety and schedules. The Old North Church is located in Boston's North End, a tight neighborhood where there is little room to park or stage work areas, and where the proximity of residents necessitates the strictest safety procedures. Each window and molding had to be contained to ensure not only that daily church activities could continue, but also that the neighborhood was protected and kept safe from toxic dust.
EnviroVantage adapted procedures specifically for this project that resulted in the development of unprecedented safety standards for the historic restoration industry.
EnviroVantage is an award winning, full service abatement/demolition contractor serving New England and beyond for over twenty five years. We specialize in services such as the removal of lead, asbestos and mold, selective demolition as well as complete interior/exterior demolition, historical restoration and environmental clean-up. Our experts are cross-trained for multiple contaminants, fall protection and confined space training, and have access to all of the necessary equipment for this type of work. We understand that no project is the same and we offer innovative solutions for any project of any magnitude.