services

I. Site Consultation

For owners who know their old home is special and need expert insight to identify significant features and lay the groundwork for improvements that preserve and enhance the home’s historic character.

Intensive two-hour site visit and discussion with the homeowners.

Comprehensive written report, including full visual inventory of character-defining features and tailored advice on appropriate rehabilitation strategies.

Clarity on preservation principles to guide future projects and circumvent expensive, irreversible mistakes down the road.

Investment in this service starts at $5,000 (or $1,500 for a two-hour walk-and-talk with no follow-up written report).

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II. Rehabilitation Playbook

For owners who have completed the Site Consultation and want specific recommendations, help recruiting potential team members, preliminary cost estimates and advocacy for historic tax credits.

Detailed strategy report that addresses project scope, budget, phasing, team and tax credit eligibility

Follow-up site visit to discuss priorities and gather information for estimates

Solid foundation for general contractor, self-managed or DIY projects

Investment in this service starts at $3,500 (in addition to original $5,000 investment in Site Consultation)

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III. Full-Service Historic Rehabilitation

For owners who have completed the Site Consultation and are ready to invest in a comprehensive whole-house historic rehabilitation project, with Worth Preserving providing leadership to create the strategy, develop the budget, build the professional team, guide design, navigate permits and historic tax credits, and provide essential project support throughout construction.

Four-month research, strategy and design process resulting in a shovel-ready project

Tightly managed construction phases 

Close partnership to advise, problem-solve and advocate for homeowners each step of the way

Investment and timeline for the completed project depends entirely on scope. 

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I couldn’t do this project without Kate. The team she’s built is incredible. Kate is so patient and considerate in how we deal with the different agencies involved and everyone who has to come together for a project like this.

stephanie S.