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Dome Services

Dome restoration & gold leafing

Specialized elevated work for church and historic domes — gilding, sheet metal, ornamental finishes, and storm recovery done right.

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Gold leafDomes, crosses & ornaments

Any heightSpecialized elevated access

Sheet metalCovering, seams & finishes

Since 1953Fourth-generation craft

Church dome services

Dome restoration, gold leafing & elevated finishes

HigherUSA / Unique Services and Applications restores church and historic domes — including onion domes, gilded surfaces, sheet metal systems, and ornamental crosses. We handle the high work, material details, and finishes that protect landmark architecture.

What we do

Dome services include

Dome restoration & rebuilding
Gold leafing of domes & crosses
Ornamental metal finishes
Sheet metal covering & seams
Painting and protective coatings
Cleaning and inspection
Lightning protection coordination
Emergency storm damage repairs
Cross, cupola & finial work
Historic appearance matching

Recent work

Dome & ornamental work

Gold leafing, copper rebuilding and ornamental metal, photographed on HigherUSA jobs.

Gold-leafed church dome with gilded cross against a clear blue sky — Gold-leafed dome and cross.

Gold-leafed lantern and cross glowing at dusk atop a church dome — Gilded lantern lit at dusk.

Large copper building ornament mid-restoration with new copper let into the old — Ornamental copper in our shop, new metal let into the old.

Restored copper ornament primed and ready to return to the building — The same ornament, rebuilt and primed.

Crew guiding the restored copper ornament onto the building pediment — Setting it back on the pediment.

Gold cross lowered by crane onto a scaffolded onion dome — Flying a gold cross onto a finished dome.

Ladder leaned against a slate dome up to a gilded cupola — Access to a gilded cupola over slate.

Copper-flashed oculus at the top of a dome drum above Pittsburgh — Copper flashing at the crown of the drum.

From the air

Gilded domes, seen from above

Drone footage of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Cleveland: gold-leafed onion domes, crosses and cupolas like the ones our crews restore.

St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cleveland, Ohio · Aerial footage by VideoMemoriesFilm

Craft details

Why dome work is different

Geometry & weather

Curved surfaces demand careful waterproofing, expansion detailing, and finishes that move with the structure through seasons.

Gold leaf expertise

Gilding at height requires surface prep, material selection, and application skill so finishes endure sun, wind, and pollution.

Landmark care

Domes are often community landmarks. We plan access, safety, and sequencing to protect the building and the surrounding site.

Credentials

Built for elevated specialty work

PA License #PA063146
WBE certified since 2007
School, state & federal clearances
Substantial liability + PA Workers’ Comp
6,800+ sq. ft. workshop + mobile crews
Landmark dome project experience

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Need dome restoration or gold leaf work?

Call for inspection, gilding, sheet metal, or storm repair. Speak with a knowledgeable HigherUSA representative.

Call 877-788-3524 (412) 882-3601

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