Our
Process

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 dossier of customized resources, including full visual inventory of character-defining features and recommendations forming the basis of a rehabilitation strategy.

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

Investment in this service starts at $5,000.

deliverables:

A. Historic Tax Credit Evaluation

B. Historic Home Mentorship

Two-hour site visit and discussion focused on the potential for historic rehabilitation tax credits (if the property is not eligible for tax credits, our focus can be directed towards other priorities).

After a site visit, continuing advice and support on home care via email and scheduled video calls.

Investment in this service starts at $1,500.

Investment in this service starts at $250/month.

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.

Schematic design & strategy to further develop project scope, budget, phasing, team and tax credit eligibility

Follow-up site visits to gather information for estimates

Solid foundation for full historic rehabilitation strategy

Investment in this service depends on scope (additional design professionals - architect, interior designer, structural engineer, etc. - may be needed)

deliverables:

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.

Deep research, strategy & design resulting in a construction-ready project

Clearly defined 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. 

deliverables:

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.