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Joe Hayes
Owner and Founder
Hayes Window Restoration brings detail-oriented customer service and professional expertise to every project. Joe Hayes first began learning the trade of window restoration over fifteen years ago as a homeowner of a 1916 home in South Minneapolis and has since worked in the field with a variety of restoration professionals. He now works with a team that brings knowledge, professionalism, and an ability to troubleshoot the nuances of older homes to every project.
We have a passion for old home stewardship and quality craftsmanship. In a building industry where "discard and replace" has become the mantra, we find it refreshing to help homeowners be stewards of their old homes by offering lasting and affordable options for maintaining their original windows.

Hayes Window Restoration Values
Our values lay the foundation for every decision we make. We establish our service offerings, build our team, contract with our clients, and deliver our services with our values leading us every step of the way. The result is a client-centered and employee-positive company that prioritizes the stewardship of old home character through a team of local craftspeople that takes pride in its work.
Restoration for Everyone
Our clients and our employees come from a variety of backgrounds, but we share foundational values that bring us together. Restoration need not be constrained by socioeconomic status or prior trade background. The desire to do right by one’s house and the desire to learn and execute an historic trade lay the foundation of our restoration projects.
Stewardship, Education, and Environment
We are energized by sharing knowledge, promoting stewardship, and keeping historic material out of landfills. We serve our clients and a greater community by helping people understand their original windows and how they can maintain historic character. Once historic material is gone, it is gone forever. We are a resource that connects the past to the future while providing a revival trade that keeps our historic built environment in service in perpetuity.
Continual Improvement as a Team
We are a team that never stops learning and growing. We find satisfaction serving the owners of old homes by restoring their windows and we value being dependable colleagues for each other. As each of us deepens our skills in the window restoration trade, we strengthen our ability to fulfill our mission. We do our best work to the highest standard and always look for ways to improve, individually and as a team.
Exceptional Client Experiences
We take pride in delivering on our promises from the first time a prospective client reaches out to the final “thank you” email. Our projects are tailored to the specific needs of our clients with their best interest and well-being in mind.
Award Winning Work
2024 Minneapolis Preservation Awards
Hayes Window Restoration earned an award from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota in 2024.
Hayes Window Restoration was recognized for their continuing education on the benefits of restoration of a home's original wood windows over replacement with the Grassroots Advocacy & Education award.
2024 Minneapolis Preservation Awards
Hayes Window Restoration earned awards from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota in 2024.
Hayes Window Restoration was recognized for two Preservation Gem awards for exemplary work on maintaining the historical accuracy and integrity of the windows as well as manufacturing storm windows using modern techniques while maintaining the original charm.
2023 Rethos Gala Preservation Awards
Hayes Window Restoration earned an award from the Rethos Gala Preservation Awards in 2023.
Hayes Window Restoration was recognized for their success in historical preservation and renovation with the Lighthouse Award for Achievements in Historic Preservation. Award recipients show a true passion and an exemplary body of work in historical preservation.
Award Winning Work
2024 Minneapolis Preservation Awards
Hayes Window Restoration earned an award from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota in 2024.
Hayes Window Restoration was recognized for their continuing education on the benefits of restoration of a home's original wood windows over replacement with the Grassroots Advocacy & Education award.
2024 Minneapolis Preservation Awards
Hayes Window Restoration earned awards from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota in 2024.
Hayes Window Restoration was recognized for two Preservation Gem awards for exemplary work on maintaining the historical accuracy and integrity of the windows as well as manufacturing storm windows using modern techniques while maintaining the original charm.
2023 Gala Preservation Awards
Hayes Window Restoration earned an award from the Rethos Gala Preservation Awards in 2023.
Hayes Window Restoration was recognized for their success in historical preservation and renovation with the Lighthouse Award for Achievements in Historic Preservation. Award recipients show a true passion and an exemplary body of work in historical preservation.
The Hayes Window Restoration Team

Lida Gilbertson

Leah Gossman

Michael Booth

Terry Carlson

Emily Heller

Alex Struelens

Jonah Gordien

Evan Giannobile

Steve Sutter

Bill Dossett

David Wilson

Janet Mason

Ann Erickson

Sean Peirson

Ben Carlson

Kellie Hoyt

Evalyn Gamboa

Harris Peterson

Andrew Wolf
Ready to join our team?
Now hiring for experienced and entry-level positions.
We are a team who loves old houses and the hard work it takes to restore their original charm. If you enjoy seeing transformative projects through from start to finish and are interested in joining a positive company that wants to help you learn and grow, we encourage you to apply. We value inclusion, integrity, dependability, and responsibility and we expect this of all who join our team.