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Renaissance Development, Historic Masonry & Tuckpointing

Renaissance Development provides tuckpointing, repointing, mortar repair, chimney repair, brick repair, and historic masonry restoration for homeowners in Washington, DC, and Old Town Alexandria.

323 C St. SE Washington, DC 20003
CALL US: 202.547.2345

Historic masonry and tuckpointing work on a building facade.

Services

Renaissance Development repairs and restores historic masonry with a careful, preservation-minded approach that will both enhance and protect your building’s appearance and durability.

Core Services

Restoration of historic masonry and tuckpointing by Renaissance Development. Expert craftsmanship in.

Tuckpointing

Restore failing mortar and protect historic brick.

Restoring historic masonry and tuckpointing for timeless building preservation.

Brick Repair

Repair damaged, loose, or deteriorating brick.

Restoration of historic masonry and tuckpointing by Renaissance Development. Expert craftsmanship in.

Historic Restoration

Preservation-minded repair for older masonry buildings.

Historic masonry and tuckpointing work by Renaissance Development.

Chimney Repair

Fix loose brick, failing mortar, and chimney deterioration.

Restoration of historic masonry and tuckpointing by Renaissance Development. Expert craftsmanship in.

Interior Masonry

Restore exposed brick and interior masonry walls.

Core Services

Historic masonry and tuckpointing work on a building facade.

Exterior Masonry / Hardscapes

Outdoor masonry built to complement historic homes.

Historic masonry and tuckpointing work on a building facade.

Patios

Create inviting outdoor living space.

Historic masonry and tuckpointing work on a building facade.

Walkways

Improve access, flow, and curb appeal.

Historic masonry and tuckpointing work on a building facade.

Retaining Walls

Support and define garden spaces.

Historic masonry and tuckpointing work on a building facade.

Steps

Repair or build safe, attractive masonry steps.

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Resources

Learn more about our capabilities, our experience, and coverage by exploring through our blog posts, FAQ, or reviewing our standards.

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Blog

Helpful guidance for owners of historic brick buildings.

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FAQ

Answers to common masonry and restoration questions.

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Skills Certifications & Safety Standards

Helpful guidance for owners of historic brick buildings.

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About Us

Meet the historic masonry specialists behind Renaissance Development.

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Our Process

See how we evaluate, plan, protect, and restore.

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Why Choose Us

Preservation expertise, careful craftsmanship, and professional service.

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Renaissance development repairs and restores historic masonry with a careful, preservation-minded approach.

Our Work

Helpful information for owners of historic brick buildings, older masonry structures, and exterior spaces throughout Washington, DC and Old Town Alexandria. Use this page to find brochures, topic-specific FAQs, and recent articles from Renaissance Development’s masonry restoration team.
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This project has been going on for weeks But we are getting close to the finish line and it looks amazing . . . #dchomerenovation #dchomeremodeling #dchistorichomepro #washingtondchomes #housedesign #brickwork #restorationwork #redesigninghome #homerenovation #contractorsofinstagram #concreteconstruction #renovate
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This project has been going on for weeks
But we are getting close to the...

Building a retaining wall can be a complicated task requiring plenty of time and effort. If you’ve never built a retaining wall before, hiring a licensed professional contractor is critical. You’ll be able to save time, money, and a few headaches. https://blog.rendevdc.com/3-reasons-to-hire-a-retaining-wall-contractor-for-your-project . . . #dccontractor #contractor #retainingwalls #retainingwallrepair #dchistorichomepro #dchistorichome #homereno #homerenovation #housebeautiful #dchouses #washingtondchome #washingtonian #washingtondchouse #brickwork #dcbrickwork #brickhomes #dcbusinessowner #washingtondcbusiness
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Building a retaining wall can be a complicated task requiring plenty of time and effort....

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Nothing makes a stone or brick wall look crisper and more beautiful than proper tuckpointing....

Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods are well known for the old brick retaining walls that support tiered gardens in front of the old homes. Owners know that these hardworking structures add charm and authenticity to the home and should be regularly restored with traditional design and materials. Our team creating a new brick retaining wall for this NW home. Read our blog post here : https://blog.rendevdc.com/next-generation-legacy/is-it-time-to-refresh-your-retaining-walls . . . #homerestoration #brickrestoration #historichomerenovation #brickwork #dccontractors #washingtondchomes #washingtondchomerenovations #washingtonian #historichomes #washingtondclife #washingtondcbusiness #homerepair
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Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods are well known for the old brick retaining walls that support...

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One of Renaissance Development’s crews hard at work in NW
Wonder if they ever find...

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This is a great example of what tuckpointing can do to aging brick. Our crew...

Washington’s historic houses were constructed of coal-fired clay bricks assembled with lime mortar. After decades of exposure, the mortar joints between the bricks begin to fail. Makeshift repairs are often made with cement, which is commonly used in new construction but is inappropriate for historic buildings. Renaissance Development uses specially formulated lime-based mortar—which is low in compressive strength and contains no cement—to tuckpoint [or re-point] brick facades of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. . . . #restorationproject #brickrestoration #tuckpointing #dccontractor #dctuckpointing #dchistorichomepro #dchistorichouse #brickrenovation #dcbusiness #washingtondchomerenovations #washingtondccontractor #historicpreservation #smallbusinessowner #restorationproducts
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Washington’s historic houses were constructed of coal-fired clay bricks assembled with lime mortar. After decades...

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Our crew working on this tuckpointing job has to remove the paint from this historic...

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One of our crews starting a project in NW DC
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Over the past 20 years Renaissance Development has completed hundreds of projects throughout the District of Columbia and Old Town Alexandria, one of Virginia’s largest historic districts. Renaissance Development guarantees exceptional quality, superb craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service. . . . #homerenovation #brickrestoration #historichomesdc #tuckpointing #dclife #districtofcolumbia #dcliving #homerepair #washingtondclife #houserehab #brickhome #dcdesign #patiodesign #gardendesign #homeremodel #washingtondccontractor #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #DC #capitolhill #washingtondchomes #stonework
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Over the past 20 years Renaissance Development has completed hundreds of projects throughout the District...

Scaffolding is up in SE! We are proud to serve our neighbors in all quadrants of The District. Swipe to see a mortar sample. #limebased #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Scaffolding is up in SE! We are proud to serve our neighbors in all quadrants...

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood🏡 A special thanks goes to our foreman, Nelson, for his detailed craftsmanship 👏🏻 Enjoy the long weekend, DC! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood🏡 A special thanks goes to our foreman, Nelson,...

Tuckpointing makes all the difference 🤩 Swipe to see how dark and inconsistent this facade looked before our team worked their magic. Call us today for a free estimate! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Tuckpointing makes all the difference 🤩 Swipe to see how dark and inconsistent this facade...

Newly completed #brick stairs in #CapitolHill! We are proud to serve our #neighbors. 🏘 #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Newly completed #brick stairs in #CapitolHill! We are proud to serve our #neighbors. 🏘 #rendevdc...

Spotted in the neighborhood 🤩 Call us today for a free estimate. #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Spotted in the neighborhood 🤩 Call us today for a free estimate. #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation...

May is #HistoricPreservationMonth. We are proud to be a leader in #tuckpointing and #masonryrestoration in our nation’s capital! Explore your neighborhood and share photos of cool old buildings using the tag #rendevdc 🤩#tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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May is #HistoricPreservationMonth. We are proud to be a leader in #tuckpointing and #masonryrestoration in...

Spring has sprung in our fair city! 🌸 #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Spring has sprung in our fair city! 🌸 #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc...

Renaissance Development is proud to be a woman-owned business. As we wrap up #WomensHistoryMonth, we’d like to give a shoutout to the fabulous women on our team. 👏🏻 Dr. Christina Wilson is our fearless and energetic president, founder, and CEO. Jolynn Yunker is our gregarious and intuitive GM and CFO. Monique Lovelace-Jones is our dependable and industrious production associate. Abigail Sekely is our creative and cheerful architectural consultant. Thanks for all that you do, ladies! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC #womeninconstruction #womeninarchitecture
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Renaissance Development is proud to be a woman-owned business. As we wrap up #WomensHistoryMonth, we’d...

We have had the great pleasure of restoring a neighborhood landmark, Saint Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill. ⛪️ We simply could not wait for the scaffolding to come down to show you this project! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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We have had the great pleasure of restoring a neighborhood landmark, Saint Peter’s Church on...

Craft is incredibly important to us. Here is a photo of one of our foreman using hand tools to repoint an interior brick wall in #CaptiolHill. We are proud to be a leading force in historic preservation in our nation’s capital! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Craft is incredibly important to us. Here is a photo of one of our foreman...

Has #RenaissanceDevelopment tuckpointed your home? If so, We’d love to see your photos! Tag us @rendevdc or use #RenDevDC 🤩 #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Has #RenaissanceDevelopment tuckpointed your home? If so, We’d love to see your photos! Tag us...

Bricks make a beautiful canvas, wouldn’t you agree? @kaliqcustoms created a beautiful mural in #ChocolateCity dedicated to poet Amanda Gorman. Head to 17th Street NW to check it out! ✨ #repost #supportlocalartists #blackhistorymonth #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Bricks make a beautiful canvas, wouldn’t you agree? @kaliqcustoms created a beautiful mural in #ChocolateCity...

Happy Friday #DC! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Happy Friday #DC! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202...

Hey, cool hat! ☃️ Special shoutout to Gabbie for sending us a photo of the snow friend she created during the storm yesterday ❄️ #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC #snowmicron
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Hey, cool hat! ☃️ Special shoutout to Gabbie for sending us a photo of the...

Complimentary colors in our community 😍 #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC
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Complimentary colors in our community 😍 #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness...

#MansardRoofMonday 😍 Have a great week, neighbors! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202 #bestofDC #georgetown
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#MansardRoofMonday 😍 Have a great week, neighbors! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict...

Precision is very important to us! Our foreman Marcos and his team are on site today in #NW DC working on a stair #restoration project. They installed a custom limestone landing from Easy Stone Center in Virginia. #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202
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Precision is very important to us! Our foreman Marcos and his team are on site...

#Tuckpointing ensures the longevity of your home. Many row houses in #DC were built between 1890 and 1940, making the average age of these buildings nearly 100 years old! 😱 Mortar joints in these brick walls, chimneys, and steps deteriorate over time. Call #rendevdc today for a #free estimate to repair your piece of history! #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202
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#Tuckpointing ensures the longevity of your home. Many row houses in #DC were built between...

Dreaming of bluebird days in The District. #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #architecture #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned #dc #202
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Dreaming of bluebird days in The District. #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #architecture #exteriormasonry #iseedc #bricks #acreativedc...

Falling leaves? Dreamy 😍 Falling walls? Not so much 😟 Swipe to see how drab this #retainingwall in #CapitolHill looked before our crews rebuilt it a few weeks ago! Call us today at 202-547-2345 for a free estimate! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #architecture #iseedc #acreativedc #prettydistrict #202 #smallbusiness #womanowned
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Falling leaves? Dreamy 😍 Falling walls? Not so much 😟 Swipe to see how drab...

Happy Autumnal Equinox 🍃 #RenDevDC diligently works year round to beautify and sustain our communities in #DC ❤️ Give us a call today, for a free estimate! #historicpreservation #architecture #tuckpointing #exteriormasonry #prettydistrict #neighborhood #iseedc #202 #smallbusiness #womanowned
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Happy Autumnal Equinox 🍃 #RenDevDC diligently works year round to beautify and sustain our communities...

Renaissance Development has been nominated for BEST CONTRACTOR in Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2021 🏆📰 Sending a very sincere “thank you” to all of our wonderful clients and friends who nominated us 🙌🏻 Voting for #BestofDC2021 closes on September 19th. If you have a minute, please consider voting #RenaissanceDevelopment for #BestContractor! 📐The link is below and in our bio… Thank you @washingtoncitypaper! #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #architecture #DC #SmallBusiness #WomanOwned #ISeeDC #acreativedc #prettydistrict #202 #neighborhood #contractor __________ https://washingtoncitypaper.com/best-of-dc-2021/#/gallery?group=384690
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Renaissance Development has been nominated for BEST CONTRACTOR in Washington City Paper’s Best of DC...

Red #bricks, white paint, and blue skies 🇺🇸 Another lovely day in our nation’s #capital. We are proud to serve all of #DC! #rendevdc #historicpreservation #tuckpointing #exteriormasonry #architecture #ISeeDC #202 #summer #august #prettydistrict #smallbusiness #womanowned
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Red #bricks, white paint, and blue skies 🇺🇸 Another lovely day in our nation’s #capital....

Did you know #brick is the most common material for residential exteriors in #DC? 😱 In #Ward1 over 90% of homes are brick!* #Ward3 and #Ward8 have the most diverse facades in #TheDistrict, but brick is still very prevalent. Though brick is incredibly common, it can be treated or “dressed” in a variety of ways to suit each user’s need! Who says brick is boring? 🥰 #rendevdc #historicpreservation #architecture #tuckpointing #exteriormasonry #acreativedc #prettydistrict #ISeeDC #202 #smallbusiness #womanowned *Source: DC Open Data. Statistic credit to Kate Rabinowitz, creator of DataLensDC.
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Did you know #brick is the most common material for residential exteriors in #DC? 😱...

Color is an easy way to turn your townhouse into a town-home. 🏠🎨 These “twins” 👯‍♀️ have the same structural layout and floor plan 😱Painted bricks, landscaping, and hardware give each building a unique personality. Do you have any “twins” in your neighborhood? DC is full of them! Tag us in your search 📸 #rendevdc #tuckpointing #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #DC #capitolhill #neighborhood #ISeeDC #acreativedc #prettydistrict #architecture #smallbusiness #202 #womanowned
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Color is an easy way to turn your townhouse into a town-home. 🏠🎨 These “twins”...

AFTER vs. BEFORE! Interior #Tuckpointing alert🚨This client noticed a funny smell in their basement. After a #rendevdc consultation, mold was discovered in and behind the drywall 😳 Our team of expert craftsmen removed all of the rotten materials, let the wall dry out to eradicate dampness (which is the cause of mold), and then #tuckpointed this wall made of the home’s original bricks from 1887! #rendevdc #historicpreservation #architecure #exteriormasonry #capitolhill #neighborhood #acreativedc #iseedc #smallbusiness #construction
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AFTER vs. BEFORE! Interior #Tuckpointing alert🚨This client noticed a funny smell in their basement. After...

Today, one of our crews completed a beautiful #ExteriorMasonry project for a client in #WoodleyPark! 😍 #rendevdc #historicpreservation #architecture #stonework #ISeeDC #acreativedc #202 #smallbusiness #construction
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Today, one of our crews completed a beautiful #ExteriorMasonry project for a client in #WoodleyPark!...

#Tuckpointing towers and other #historic #brick structures are our specialty! Here in DC, a #tower is an architectural feature used to accentuate or mark the end of a block of row houses. Is there a tower on your block? 🧐📐 #rendevdc #architecture #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #ISeeDC #ILookUp #acreativedc #SummerInTheCity #202 #townhouse #townhomes
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#Tuckpointing towers and other #historic #brick structures are our specialty! Here in DC, a #tower...

Secret garden, anyone? 🤩 #rendevdc built this #UrbanGarden in 2007, and it still looks as good as new! Call today to set up a meeting with our team so that we can help you create your own special oasis! 🌞 #architecture #landscapearchitecture #historicpreservation #exteriormasonry #ISeeDC #acreativeDC #capitolhill #neighborhood #cityliving
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Secret garden, anyone? 🤩 #rendevdc built this #UrbanGarden in 2007, and it still looks as...

The men behind the magic, hard at work to create an #UrbanGarden for our clients! #rendevdc #exteriormasonry #architecture #historicpreservation #capitolhill #neighborhood #ISeeDC #acreativedc
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The men behind the magic, hard at work to create an #UrbanGarden for our clients!...

#Twinning on a Thursday! Enjoy this beautiful day 😍 #rendevdc #ISeeDC #capitolhill #neighborhood #architecture #historicpreservation #acreativedc
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#Twinning on a Thursday! Enjoy this beautiful day 😍 #rendevdc #ISeeDC #capitolhill #neighborhood #architecture #historicpreservation...

Good morning, DC! Have a great day! #rendevdc #capitolhill #rowhome #springindc
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Good morning, DC! Have a great day! #rendevdc #capitolhill #rowhome #springindc

Look at that shadow on those beautifully tuckpointed bricks! 😍 #rendevdc
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Look at that shadow on those beautifully tuckpointed bricks! 😍 #rendevdc

Happy Monday, folks! #rendevdc #springindc
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Happy Monday, folks! #rendevdc #springindc

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Renaissance Development provides tuckpointing, repointing, mortar repair, chimney repair, brick repair, and historic masonry restoration for homeowners in Washington, DC, and Old Town Alexandria.

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Phone: 202.547.2345

Address:
323 C St. SE
Washington, DC 20003

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Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm
Sat: By appointment

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