[MassHistPres] historic preservation contractors

[james hadley]

Ms. Gaherty,
Unfortunately there are no "rules of thumb" for elements of the restoration process. Each task is likely to be unique, with elements that may relate to others, but make a pricing index unfeasible. 
Here in Providence, RI, where I now reside, the Providence Preservation Society maintains a list of member-vetted contractors who work in the various building trades and who are in the area. This may be the best approach to facilitating proper workmanship on the historic building stock within your community.
James Hadley
Former Chair, Orleans Historical Commission.

From: Lgaherty at berkshireplanning.org
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 19:37:49 +0000
Subject: [MassHistPres] historic preservation contractors









Dear Colleagues  - 
 
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is investigating the feasibility of establishing a revolving loan fund for historic preservation projects in Western Massachusetts area. 
 The target audience for this loan program is private homeowners and small businesses who own historic properties and who have little or no programs to aid them.  We are trying to understand the increased costs to maintaining/repairing wood siding, windows,
 building trim, etc., as well as other factors that owners consider when contemplating exterior improvements.  We have not found any previous studies that have documented costs increases.  We have called and emailed several contractors to gain their perspectives
 on this issue, but have received no call backs.  
 
If you know of a contractor that you believe has the knowledge we’re looking for AND would spend 15-20 minutes on the phone with us, please forward their contract information to me.  We are also looking for case
 studies to highlight in our report, so if you know of a few small-medium sized preservation projects that you think would make good case studies, we’d be very interested in hearing from you and/or the contractor.
 
Thank you in advance for any information you may have.
 
Lauren Gaherty, Senior Planner
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
1 Fenn Street, Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Mon. – Thurs. 8:00 – 5:30
(P) 413-442-1521, ext. 35
(F) 413-442-1523
 
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