Excellence Since 1986!
Mark Sauer Construction, Inc. (MSC) was established in 1986. Our consulting services focus on Historic Restoration and Seismic Retrofit. We are experts on all forms of un-reinforced masonry with expertise in restoration of adobe structures. Our experience provides our clients the highest quality in consulting services.
MSC has executed projects for the State of California, L.A, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties as well as numerous cities from Sacramento to San Diego. MSC has received multiple awards from the California Preservation Foundation and Los Angeles Conservancy as well as other prestigious organizations.
We have a proven record in working under precise specifications. We have completed more than 100 projects on the State and National Register for Historic Places and have been the approved “Conservator” on Historic Restoration projects as well as designation as the Historic Treatment Specialist. Our work complies with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation, Restoration and Rehabilitation.
Restoration Experts
Trusted
Well known for our craftsmanship and a steadfast commitment to preserving California’s architectural heritage, we stand as a beacon of trust in the historic restoration industry.
Experienced
With decades of expertise and a proud legacy of award winning projects, you can count on MSC to restore the beauty and meticulous detail of your historic building.
Industry Awards & Recognition
Over the decades, MSC has received a number of prestigious accolades and honors awarded by cities, counties, and local preservation foundations. We are humbled to be a part of so many wonderful restoration projects throughout California.
California Preservation Foundation Design Award
1998, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
California Governor’s Award
2011, 2012 (2)
LA Conservancy Preservation Award
2000, 2005, 2010
Long Beach Heritage Award
2010
San Diego Historic Resources Award
2011 (2), 2014
Save Our Heritage Organization (SOHO) People in Preservation Award
2004, 2011, 2012
San Diego AIA Award
2012, 2013
APWA San Diego Chapter
2013
Old Riverside Foundation Award
2009
Client Testimonials
I have worked professionally, since 1989, with Mark Sauer Construction. I have always been impressed with their knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation and their commitment to the client’s project. Our historic preservation clients are frequently not-for-profits or public institutions on extremely tight budgets; I highly value Mark Sauer’s ability to advise the client on the most effective use of the limited funds available.
Ione R. Stiegler
Architect, AIA
We were so pleased with the work that Mark Sauer Construction did in repairing and restoring the roof rafter tails of the Mission Church that we contracted them to repair or replace the roof rafter tails of all of the other buildings on the Mission grounds. The competence and professionalism of everyone on Mark Sauer’s team are quite remarkable, as are their sense of cooperation and “can-do” attitude about any and all unexpected problems that surfaced during the project.
Reverend Monsignor Richard F. Duncanson, STD
Mission San Diego de Alcala
I am pleased to recommend Mark Sauer Construction for historic restoration projects–both large and small. The company recently did an outstanding job on the reconstruction of our wooden water tower and tank at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. Mark and his men are highly skilled, efficient and professional; they enjoy the challenge of working on historic projects and clearly take pride in their work.
Ellen Calomiris
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
Mark Sauer Construction takes pride in their work. They are creative problem solvers and good collaborators.
Jenna Snow
Chattel Architecture, Planning & Preservation, Inc.
MSC and their staff were a vital component of the successful Rancho Peñasquitos Adobe Renovation project.
Enrique Ceseña, AIA
Project Manager
Mark Sauer’s knowledge, background, and experience over the past five years have been invaluable in restoring my three buildings in downtown Chino. No one should begin a restoration project without consulting MSC first.
Stan Tomlinson
Chino, CA
