Vintage restoration. For machines worth saving.
Inter-Mountain restores vintage espresso machines at our Missoula workshop. Full mechanical rebuilds, cosmetic refinishing, period-correct parts where they matter, and performance tuning. La Marzocco, Faema, La Pavoni, and other classic equipment.
What is included.
- Vintage machine restoration (full or partial)
- Mechanical rebuilds (boilers, pumps, valves, group heads)
- Cosmetic refinishing (panel polish, chrome, paint)
- Period-correct parts sourcing
- Performance tuning for vintage equipment
How the work runs.
- 1
Inspection
We assess the machine and document every component before disassembly. You get photos and a written scope.
- 2
Quote and sign-off
You see exactly what work is recommended, what is optional, and what each line costs before the machine starts on the bench.
- 3
Workshop work
Mechanical work happens at the Missoula shop. You get progress photos at major stages.
- 4
Return and commission
Machine returns calibrated and ready to pull shots. Includes a walk-through on the care of a vintage machine.
Collectors, café owners with heritage equipment, and anyone who inherited a vintage machine and wants to know if it is worth bringing back.
Restoration scope varies widely. Quoted per project after inspection.
- × Single-serve or pod machines
- × Drip-coffee equipment
- × Work outside our radius
Common questions.
Is my old machine worth restoring? +
Often, yes. Vintage La Marzocco, Faema, La Pavoni, and similar classics are usually worth more after a proper restoration than the cost of the work. We will tell you straight if it is not.
Do you source vintage parts? +
Yes. Manufacturer archives, specialist suppliers, and our own salvage stock. Period-correct where the value depends on it, modern equivalents where it does not affect performance.
How long does a restoration take? +
We give you a realistic timeline at sign-off. It is parts-dependent and scope-dependent. We will not promise a date we cannot hold.
Commercial Espresso Machine Repair
Diagnostics and repair for café espresso machines. Boilers, pumps, group head rebuilds, 3-way solenoids, steam wand and valve work, OPV and electrical troubleshooting.
Preventative Maintenance
Scheduled PM programs for commercial bars. Gasket and shower screen replacement, backflush, water filter swap, OPV check, steam tip clean, group rebuild as needed.
Equipment Sales
New and refurbished commercial espresso machines, prosumer rigs, and grinders. Honest platform recommendations and full install handled in-house.
Installation & Setup
New café equipment commissioning. Plumb-in, water filtration, electrical verification, PID setup, shot calibration. Dialed in before opening day.
Prosumer & Residential Service
In-home service for prosumer and high-end residential machines. Linea Mini, Rocket, ECM, Profitec, Breville Dual Boiler. Available as the commercial schedule allows.
Got a machine that needs work?