Renovation Resources
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
John Leeke’s Historic HomeWorks™
Helping owners, tradespeople, contractors and professionals understand and maintain their historic and older buildings. CLICK HERE
Old House Authority
Great resource for proper historic restoration techniques. CLICK HERE
Preservation Virginia
The Commonwealth’s caretaker and advocate for historic properties. Includes information on buying and selling of historic homes.
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
Prime Lending
“Financing your Rehabilitation”
Asbestos.com
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: