Historic Renovation

Renovating any home or building is a significant undertaking, and historic properties present their own unique challenges. These are best addressed by historic home restoration contractors who have the experience and ability to look at things differently. When you work with Scalish Construction, everything we do will reflect our core values of quality, craftsmanship, communication, and community, guaranteed.

SCALISH CONSTRUCTION IS
CLEVELAND’S PREMIER
HISTORIC RENOVATION AND
RESTORATION TEAM.

Historic renovation requires having knowledge of antiquated and obsolete construction materials and techniques, anticipating unknowns, and working without original documentation and plans. Scalish Construction’s team is made up of the most skilled contractors in the area, and we can handle any historic renovation project from a Victorian home that needs updating to a Roaring Twenties commercial building that needs a new purpose.

We are passionate about breathing new life into old buildings, whether retaining their original function or repurposing them for adaptive reuse.

Our expertise in historic renovation and restoration, coupled with the use of the latest eco-friendly and sustainable building materials and technologies, will ensure that your space is beautifully preserved, functional, and healthy.

How We Help with Historic Tax Credit

Our team also assists with Historic Tax Credit planning, helping property owners navigate preservation requirements, coordinate with consultants and agencies, and execute compliant rehabilitation work for projects pursuing federal and state historic tax credits.Historic tax credit projects require a contractor who understands how rehabilitation decisions impact eligibility, documentation, material selection, and preservation compliance. Scalish works collaboratively with owners, architects, preservation consultants, and governing agencies to help ensure rehabilitation work aligns with historic tax credit program requirements.

Our Capabilities

  • Experience coordinating historic rehabilitation scopes
  • Understanding Secretary of the Interior Standards
  • Collaboration with preservation consultants and architects
  • Support for adaptive reuse and commercial redevelopment projects
  • Experience balancing preservation with modern performance requirements