Historic Renovation
Preservation-compliant design, historic review board submissions, and verified specialty contractors.
Package includes
- Historic district and overlay identification
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) guidance
- Review board submission preparation
- Secretary of the Interior standards compliance check
- Matching with preservation-experienced contractors
- Material specification guidance for historic compliance
- Permit path identification (historic + building permit)
Your Project Journey
AI Concept Package
Start here. See your project before anything is built.
Starting at $395Contractor Match
Optional. Match with verified contractors who bid on your scope.
See contractor network →Historic property challenges → Compliant renovation approved by review board
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Historic Assessment
1 review round · 5–7 business days
Property research, historic designation check, and compliance pathway.
- Historic district check
- Designation research
- Compliance assessment
- Permit path ID
- COA guidance
COA Submission Package
2 revision rounds · 2–3 weeks
Full Certificate of Appropriateness preparation and submission.
- Everything in Assessment
- COA application preparation
- Supporting documentation
- Review board submission
- Comment response
Full Historic Project
Multiple rounds · 4–8 weeks
COA, permit coordination, and verified preservation contractor matching.
- Everything in COA Package
- Full permit coordination
- Preservation contractor match
- Milestone escrow
- Project oversight
How it works
Property research
We confirm your property's historic designation, overlay zone, and applicable review board jurisdiction.
Compliance assessment
Your proposed work is assessed against Secretary of the Interior standards and local historic district guidelines.
COA submission
We prepare and submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application with the required documentation.
Build with verified contractors
We match you with contractors experienced in historic preservation work in your jurisdiction.
About this service
Historic properties in across the US are subject to additional review processes — Historic Preservation Review Boards, local historic district regulations, and Secretary of the Interior standards. We navigate these for you while matching you with contractors experienced in preservation-compliant work.
Who this is for
Owners of historic properties nationwide historic districts who need expert guidance on what changes are permitted and how to get them approved.
Common questions
How do I know if my property is in a historic district?
We check this as the first step. Many properties in many cities and towns are in local or national historic districts without the owner's knowledge.
Can I still renovate a historic property?
Yes — you just need approval for changes visible from public rights-of-way, and must use compatible materials. Interior changes typically do not require historic review.
How long does historic review take?
Timelines vary by jurisdiction — typically 4–8 weeks for most historic review boards.
What if my renovation is denied?
Denials are uncommon when scopes are designed for compliance from the start. We design your submission to meet standards before it goes to the board.
Ready to get started?
No commitment beyond this order. Every service is separate and optional. Stop at any step.
Starting at $395 · per service · custom scope