Our church had a leak in our ramp leading to the basement fellowship hall. It was flooded with water and we couldn't find out where the leak was coming from. We asked Glenn to take a look at it and he found the leak and sealed it right away...no more leaks, no more flooding! He did a great job for us and we appreciate his willingness to help in our desperation. We would gladly suggest this company for your remodel or repair. Sheila McGhee, Office manager. Coquille Christian Community Church Coquille, OR read more

We bought the dog on the block, 100 years old craftsman house with good bones, great location and neighborhood. The home had been added onto over the years but had been neglected well over 50 years. We had a wonderful architect, Brian Reading and hired a wonderful contractor, Glen Baker to do the renovations. One of reasons we hired Glen was because he was "hands on" and very talented craftsman. (No pun intended) The once dog of the neighborhood in the course of a year transformed into a showplace! Glen and his crew helped us with the the city's red tape which was significant when you're in a historical area. Glen also made suggestions to help us stay true to the house's heritage and modernizing where we could without losing the charm of a 100 year old craftsman house. When we raised the ceiling height in the dining room, the framing was a work of art, I really didn't want to drywall over it, it was that pretty. We worked closely with Glen over the course of the year and found him to be honest, talented, skilled craftsman with a quite an artistic flair. We decidely recommend Glen and Riverside Restorative! read more

Update: Since my mom moved into the carriage house that Glen and his crew built, it's worked very well and been comfortable for my mom. People have commented on how cute and solidly built that it is. We have had only two very minor issues with the air conditioning condensation drainage. Both times Glen was quick to come out and address the issue and he did not charge for his time, even though the problems were related to design challenges created by conforming to local building codes. Glen has been as good as his word. We highly recommend him for any construction project you have. read more

I am a long time Riverside resident who has lived in the same house, built in 1908, since the 1960's. After 100 years of hit and miss attention and essential updates, my home was in need of some serious repair and restoration. In 2008 I embarked on a search for the right company to do the job. I found that company, as many neighbors had, in Riverside Restorative, owned by Glen. I was disgusted and appalled to read the one star review about Riverside Restorative and the rumor based ad hominem attack on Glen. Glen and his crew have always been professional in their work ethic and respectful in language and demeanor to me, my family and visitors. I am happy to write this review on behalf of Glen and his employees. Having used other repairmen and contractors in the past and based on current research, I found Glen's labor pricing and material expenses to be fair and equitable. When required, he searches for the correct materials from architectural salvage companies so the parts match. He knows and loves the history and architecture of these historic houses, and I consider him to be an authoritative voice. Glen is a true craftsman in every sense of the word. He does things properly, so doesn't cut corners, and puts his heart into every project. He can do top to bottom restoration and has done so on my house. He has replaced plaster, repointed the brick foundation, repaired damaged floors and windowsills, restored and replicated where necessary original metal weatherstripping. He literally jacked the house up to help level it so windows and doors closed properly. Glen built the perfect wall hung medicine cabinet using crown molding trim original to the house. He restored the dry rot and termite ravaged rafter tails that define this Craftsman house. My back deck that was designed to match the front of my house is featured on Glen's brochure. Remodeling the upstairs shower became an archeological dig of sorts, since there were four layers of previous "showers" to remove before creating a functional, beautiful facility. The last layer was reminiscent of WW I aircraft material. After several years of continuous restoration, I took a breather, but I'm almost ready to jump in again and call Glen to take up the hammer once more for this old house. read more

Well let me just say upfront, if I had a Delorean I would want Glenn to restore it. Glenn did an exceptional job completing the final phases of our mid century modern house in Palm Springs. Framing the front entry, stucco work, tongue and groove ceiling, custom cabinetry etc .We were very happy with his work and felt his prices were very reasonable. We also had the pleasure of meeting his son Jason, who works alongside his father, they both take great pride in getting the job done right the first time. Pleasing their client is their first priority, a very trustworthy company, I would hire them again in a minute. You cannot go wrong with Riverside Restorative. read more

I had the good fortune of having Glen Baker and his crew restore the outside of my 100+ year old home in the downtown Riverside area. No detail was overlooked! I am now saving to anxiously have the guys back to do the inside. They brought this old house back to its former glory. They treat you like family and go out of their way to make sure everything is done right. Glen has a true passion for historic homes and went so far as to go the city and get copies of the original building permit not only for the house, but for the garage that was later built in 1936. read more

My house is a local historic landmark built in 1906. I have slowly been restoring it to it's former glory for more than 10 years. Early on in the restoration, I was hiring contractors for jobs and finding that not many of them care about restoration. Most contractors want to finish the job as fast as possible and move on. I live in a historic neighborhood, and started noticing that many of my neighbors were using Riverside Restorative. After calling several references, and meeting with the owner, Glen Baker, I gave him his first job - reproducing old windows. He did such a fabulous job, with such dedication to making them authentic, I hired him for the next job, fixing lath and plaster. Then he re-did my original hardwood floors. He has been the only contractor I've used since, and he has tiled my bathroom, refinished my dining room (you would never know that 10 wall panels are reproductions, along with the plate rail), and a variety of other jobs. He really cares about old houses, and is fair in what he charges considering the hours it takes to restore an old house properly. read more