Preservation jobs you can do
1. Historic Property Preservation
* Repair and preserve older homes and commercial buildings
* Restore original architectural details
* Repair historic doors, windows, trim, siding, and exterior features
* Preserve rather than replace historically significant materials
* General stabilization of deteriorating properties
2. Exterior Restoration
* Wood siding and trim repair
* Fascia and soffit repairs
* Porch and railing restoration
* Historic window and door restoration
* Exterior painting and surface preparation
* Masonry and mortar repair
* Weatherproofing and water-damage prevention
3. Interior Preservation
* Repair original woodwork and trim
* Preserve historic flooring
* Restore doors and cabinetry
* Repair plaster and other historic finishes
* Remove damaged materials while protecting salvageable historic features
4. Vacant/Abandoned Property Preservation
* Secure vacant structures
* Board and secure windows and doors
* Remove hazards and debris
* Weatherproof buildings
* Perform property cleanups
* Prevent further deterioration while a property awaits rehabilitation
5. Lead & Asbestos-Related Preservation Work
Depending on your certifications and licensing:
* Lead-safe renovation preparation
* Lead paint stabilization
* Lead-safe cleanup
* Asbestos-related site preparation or coordination
* Documentation and compliance support
* Coordination with licensed abatement contractors when specialized removal is required
6. Brownfields & Environmental Preservation
You can potentially work on projects involving:
* Former industrial properties
* Abandoned commercial buildings
* Contaminated redevelopment sites
* Environmental site preparation
* Cleanup coordination
* Building-material surveys and documentation
* Preparing properties for redevelopment
7. Government & Grant-Funded Preservation
Potential contracts include:
* City/county preservation projects
* Historic-property rehabilitation
* Community development projects
* Brownfields programs
* Neighborhood revitalization
* Disaster-damaged historic structures
* Grant-funded stabilization projects
8. Property Maintenance & Preservation
For property owners, investors, municipalities, and preservation organizations:
* Routine inspections
* Preventive maintenance
* Minor repairs
* Exterior cleanup
* Vegetation/debris removal
* Roof and drainage inspections
* Documenting deterioration with photos and reports
