RHP Construction
Saves One of St. Louis’ Rare Historical Homes
RHP Construction, a St. Louis family owned construction
and home remodeling company has recently completed restoring
one of three St. Louis’ rare examples of Greek
revival architecture. The home was originally built
around 1860 is located at 7016 Michigan. Known as the
Jacob Peters home, it was listed as one of 11 most endangered
buildings in the St. Louis area in 2005 by the Landmarks
Association of St. Louis.
In 2001 the building suffered a massive electrical
fire that consumed an old addition and much of the left
side of the home. In danger of being completely destroyed,
this four bedroom two story home was totally renovated.
Thanks, in part, by the support of the Alderman Matt
Villa, The Community Development Association, The Carondelet
Community Betterment Federation and the Missouri Department
of Natural Resources.
The renovation included interior and exterior walls,
woodwork, moldings, castings, cabinets, staircases,
windows and basically every element of the home. RHP
Construction’s new Website at http://www.rhpconstruction.com
shows several before and after photographs of the home
in the historical restoration section of the site. The
featured project section of the site shows photographs
of the renovated home.
RHP Construction paid careful attention to the details
of the home while also updating it with modern conveniences
such as being wired for the latest technologies, walk-in
closets, and large master bathroom with a separate jet
tub and an oversized walk-in shower with frameless glass
walls. Wood floors, rich moldings, 10-foot first floor
ceilings, new double-hung windows and a 6-foot wide
center hardwood staircase enhance the home’s living
spaces.
The kitchen has an oversized granite island with overhang
for barstools. It has large granite working surfaces
and plenty of cabinet space provided by the rich Cordova
maple cabinets. The wall cabinets alternate between
36 and 42 heights to accentuate the ceiling heights.
Scott Rachelski, his sister Stacy and her husband Trent
Hamm founded the company in 2000. The first initial
of their two last names were used to form the RH in
RHP. The P stands for properties. Two years later Scott
and Stacy’s parents, Andy and Mary Rachelski joined
the firm.
The company first started with restoring homes that
where damaged by fire or water. They expanded to buying
and renovating houses, which were then sold or rented
and later to home remodeling. Word quickly spread that
the company is reliable, produces excellent work, on
time and on budget. Clients are located throughout the
St. Louis metropolitan area, including Jefferson County
and areas in Illinois.
RHP Construction has restored and renovated several
historical homes. Renovation of these homes must comply
with the City, State and Federal guidelines in preservation.
Renovation must match the original piece and style of
the time of the building's original era.
The home on Michigan is currently for sale and has
10-year Tax Abatement. Taxes will not be more than $234
per year
For more details on the home and pictures see the company’s
new Web site at http://www.rhpconstruction.com
The Website was created by ePlus Marketing, a full services
Internet marketing company based in St. Louis.
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