Renovation Resources

Understanding Historic Preservation Standards and Best Practices:

The following resources outline historic preservation standards and best practices:

  • The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation

    Illustrated guidelines for preserving, rehabilitating, restoring & reconstructing historic buildings. CLICK HERE

  • Maintaining the Exterior of Small and Medium Size Historic Buildings

    CLICK HERE

  • Preservation Virginia

    The Commonwealth’s caretaker and advocate for historic properties. Includes information on buying and selling of historic homes. CLICK HERE

  • Historic Properties

    This site was started by a Richmonder who now operates out of Charleston. Great information about buying and selling historic properties throughout the U.S. and a resource for contractors specializing in historic property renovations. CLICK HERE

    To find an architect qualified for your project, CONTACT your local American Instistue of Architects (AIA) chapter.

  • Virginia Department of Historic Resources Consultants Directory

    CLICK HERE

  • Asbestos

    An advocacy group that provides free information on asbestos and the diseases it causes.

    CLICK HERE for a  comprehensive guide about asbestos removal and home safety:

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