Butler Restorations LLC

We bought our house and the house needed complete restoration from kitchen, 2 baths 3 bedrooms and fireplace living room. Needed it to be done in 60 days. We told Jane and Mike what we wanted and they took over completing the projects from measuring,ordering,and installing with our peace of mind. They are the most professional couple on the market. I would not hesitate to hire them again.

My experience with Butler Restorations was exceptional from start to finish. I had a vision of what I wanted in terms of a custom desk for a small confined area in my summer home and Mike and Jane ensured that my vision became reality. The process started in March and delivery was made at the end of June but throughout the process I got e-mail updates and photographs so they kept me very informed right up to the day of shipment. They even sent pictures of how the crate which they had to make was packed. The craftsmanship and quality of the finished product is beyond words and everyone who has stopped in since it was delivered can't get over how magnificent the piece is. I would highly recommend this company for any project and am looking forward to working with them again in the future.

The most professional and skilled craftsman/contractor/builder I've ever seen. He does it right...no short cuts. He is extremely reliable, conscientious almost to a fault, honest and he does exactly what he promises. I highly recommend Mike.

Mike Butler is a master carpenter,designer, and finisher. He knew just what to do in every detail of this enormous task of new custom double front doors and storm doors, including replacing all the rotting extensive trim with all new trim. This project was enjoyable for me to see my home transformed beyond my dreams. I finally have found my carpenter after a 10 yr. search!

We found Mike from Butler Restorations through our trusted electrician who had worked with him on another job site. We were interested in having a secret door created for our office that would function as a bookcase. Mike came over, listened to our ideas and very quickly came up with diagrams that detailed our wishes. He was excited to help us imagine our dream to have this door. The project was completed in a timely fashion and the finished door is amazing! Everyone who sees it is impressed not only with Mike's design but with the quality of construction and attention to detail. Every step of the way he would ask for our input to ensure the finished product met our expectations. We would recommend Butler Restorations to our friends and family as well as anyone who wants a job well done.

Mike has done various projects on my house and all were beyond well done. In addition to his level of skill mike has pride of workmanship not always seen.

Mike Butler is truly a master craftsman who listened to my ideas for concealing a 65" television in our living room. My wife wanted no part of having this large curved black screen hanging on the wall. I purchased a Nexus TV Lift System which I thought could be concealed inside of a 4' high wall that separated the living room from the stairway. I should mention that I called Butler Restorations on a Saturday morning and arranged an appointment with Jane for the same day. Jane and Mike came out to our home listened to our vision, took few measurements and a couple of photographs. In less than one week we had detailed plans of Mikes interpretation of our vision which was was absolutely perfect and exceeded our expectations. I'm not sure the attached photos actually do Mikes work justice but I can assure you it is a "piece of work" to quote my good friend. Not only did Mike create a beautiful built in solid oak cabinet to conceal the television he also added illuminated cabinets on each side. The two center doors were originally intended to provide access to the lift system and power outlets that were also incorporated inside the cabinet. The area below the soundbar is approximately 8" deep which Mike didn't want to be wasted so he provided two adjustable shelves that serve perfectly as our liquor cabinet. I would highly recommend Butler Restorations to my family and friends or anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Butler Restorations came into our lives one late October weekend when we discovered our front sill had rotted through. They came to examine sill/door on the weekend--and immediately proposed a genuinely wise snow country remedy. From scheduling to execution to clean-up, they were the best team imaginable. All work was done to spec in a timely manner ... and, this indeed won us over, they considered ways to mitigate stress for our elderly and ill cats. So impressed were we with this initial job that we turned to them for window replacement and sill carpentry. Again, all work done as promised ... the few manufacturing glitches were taken care of immediately. They work well in cleared spaces; they work well in crowded tiny spaces .... minimal disruption. They schedule over all sorts of weather ... and again, take care not to disturb felines. Butler Restorations can and will give apt and honest appraisals--and deliver upon them. It is an innovative and flexible team which obviously enjoys the eccentricities of any house. Recommend without reservation.

Mike Butler has done a lot of work on my "Little House" ...including replacing all my ancient doors and windows, repairing water-damaged walls and ceilings and several other projects. Recently I commented on the number of skills he has to an electrician who has worked with him...and he commented that Mike is " a real carpenter...not just someone who knows what a hammer looks like"... I couldn't improve on that description!! He specializes in fixing problems in old houses that others don't want to deal with!! He does excellent work.

The thing I like the best about Mike Butler is that when presented with a project, he has more than one idea for how to make it happen. He is very creative and imaginative. He thinks of solutions that are not obvious to the homeowner's "problem". He is sensitive to the location, from renovating an old kitchen to update without changing the character, to rebuilding a damaged ceiling, to tiling a new bathroom....including little clever features such as cabinets between studs or drawers under the stairs. Bookcases in a seemingly impossible location become attractive additions to the livingroom, screens for a breezeway with arched doorways are made to look as though they are original to the house. From moving giant granite thresholds to creating a beautiful stone drain, or designing paneling, or stands for some old mexican table tops, this man can do anything. Hire him, you won't be sorry!

Mike is a fine craftsman that takes extreme pride in his work. He is reliable, conscientious, honest and he works efficiently. He doesn't take short cuts in methods or materials. He's also very creative and his suggestions are valuable when deciding upon products and design. He's a wiz at problem solving and arriving at the best solutions. I've always been extremely happy with his work and highly recommend him. Whether the work involves a repair, a remodel, a restoration or creating stunning fine cabinetry, Mike's work is incomparable.

Mike Butler is an expert carpenter who is honest and reliable. His work is testament to his knowledge, craftsmanship and many years of experience. He has helped us with renovations in our home, circa 1850's, with updates that are in keeping with the architecture and era of the home. Butler Restorations is a true treasure. Our highest recommendation, just the best! Deb and Paul Rogers Peterborough, NH