Family owned · Frankford, Philadelphia
Since 1986, the Baier family has built custom windows, doors, cabinetry and historic facade woodwork in our Frankford shop — for homeowners, builders and institutions across the Philadelphia area and beyond.
See our work ↓1986
Incorporated — roots back to the 1950s
3rd gen.
Woodworker founder, four sons in the shop
Frankford
Our Philadelphia shop since 2001
≈100%
Of sawdust & solid wood waste recycled
What we build
We specialize in custom woodwork and historic restoration. Every piece is made in our own shop, which means the people quoting your job are the same people building it.
Architectural woodwork for historic facades — rebuilt to match the profiles, proportions and joinery of the original, so the building reads the way it was meant to.
True double-hung windows, arched sash and solid wood doors built in our shop for rowhomes, storefronts and institutional buildings across the region.
Contemporary and traditional cabinetry, from full kitchen renovations to commercial casework and reception desks built for daily use.
Custom built-ins and moldings milled to your drawing or sample — the finishing details that make a room feel finished.
Selected work
A few examples from our archive. Looking for something in particular? Ask — chances are we’ve built it.
Our history
Mike Baier was a furniture maker working out of his garage when he joined Bristol Millwork. Each of his four sons came up the same way — sweeping floors first, then earning their place at the bench. That’s the personal touch you get when you call: the family that owns the shop is the family building your project.
No job too unusual
We welcome challenges. Our craftsmen have taken on everything from sacred objects to exhibition work to projects made entirely of reclaimed material — and we bring the same care to a single replacement sash.
“Thank you so much for the amazing work you did on our doors. We love them and they are keeping the cold air outside where it belongs.”
How it works
Call, email or send the form with drawings, specs, photos of what's there now, or just an idea.
We review species, profiles, finish and timing with you — and flag anything that will affect cost.
Your piece is milled and assembled by our own craftsmen in Frankford, not sent out.
Water-based, very-low-VOC top coats applied to match your specification.
Questions
Yes. Architectural woodwork for historic facades — including gothic head and double-hung windows — is one of our specialties. We combine old-world traditions with modern techniques to rebuild original details.
We welcome challenges. Our craftsmen have built everything from reliquaries and museum exhibitions to projects made of 100% reclaimed materials. If you can describe it or draw it, call us and we'll talk it through.
Our shop is in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, and we serve the Philadelphia area and beyond. Tell us where your project is when you reach out.
Yes. We recycle almost 100% of the sawdust and solid wood waste from our facility, use water-based top coats with no heavy metals or formaldehyde and very low VOCs and HAPs, and can supply sustainably harvested FSC woods on request.
Whatever you have — drawings, specs, photos of the existing piece, or just a description. The more we know about size, species and finish, the faster we can give you an accurate number.
Monday through Friday 8 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 12 PM. Call 215-533-1921, email bristolmillwork@verizon.net, or send the form on this page.
Start your project
Our staff is available Monday through Saturday to answer your questions. Send the details and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
| Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
