Wood Refinishing in Webster Groves
One of St. Louis County's oldest suburbs — Victorian homes on Selma and Lockwood, Craftsman bungalows on the side streets, an active preservation community. Sue Wheeler's work here is regularly recommended neighbor to neighbor.
Webster Groves is one of St. Louis County's oldest incorporated suburbs, built out in waves from the 1880s through the 1950s. Victorian-era homes on the east side near downtown Webster, Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revivals in the interior blocks, mid-century homes further out. The preservation community here is active — residents take the architecture seriously and maintain it accordingly.
What makes Webster Groves woodwork distinctive is variety and quality. Victorian homes on Selma and Lockwood have elaborate staircases and extensive millwork. Craftsman bungalows on the side streets have built-in bookcases, wide baseboards, and kitchen cabinetry that's genuinely worth saving. Across the neighborhood, the original wood is still there — often under paint, but there.
Sue Wheeler has worked throughout Webster Groves for decades. The active preservation community here means her work is often recommended neighbor to neighbor.
What We Do Most Often in Webster Groves
Webster Groves projects span the full range of residential woodwork — reflecting the diversity of the housing stock and the investment level of the owners.
Staircase refinishing
Victorian and Craftsman staircases in Webster Groves range from simple straight-run bungalow stairs to elaborate Victorian designs with carved newel posts and ornate turned spindles. We assess each staircase on its own terms and do the full scope: treads, risers, spindles, newel post, and railing.
Built-ins and millwork
Craftsman-era built-ins in Webster homes — bookcases, hutches, window seats — are a defining feature of the neighborhood's bungalows. Victorian homes have elaborate millwork: wainscoting, picture rails, wide crown, window surrounds. All of it done by hand.
Kitchen cabinet refinishing
Webster Groves homeowners are frequently making decisions about original kitchen cabinetry: restore it or replace it. The answer, when the cabinets are solid wood and in good structural condition, is almost always to restore it.
Historic Status
Some areas and individual structures in Webster Groves have local historic district designation or National Register listing. Qualifying rehabilitation work may be eligible for historic tax credits. Confirm with the Missouri SHPO.
EPA note: Webster Groves homes built before 1978 — the majority of the historic housing stock — may have lead paint in finish layers. EPA RRP regulations require a Certified Lead Renovator for any work that disturbs lead paint. Sue Wheeler is EPA Certified.
From a Webster Groves Client
"We have an 1890s Victorian on Lockwood and the staircase was the most prominent feature in the house — also the most neglected. Sue did the treads, spindles, newel post, and railing as a complete project. The difference was immediate. It's the reason we bought the house."
— Homeowner, Webster Groves
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Sue Wheeler answers every call personally: (314) 367-6054
She'll look at your staircase, your built-ins, your cabinetry — and give you a straightforward assessment of what it needs.
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