About Us
Expert Preservation & Restoration for Historic Properties
Preservation South provides a wide variety of services to the stakeholders in historic properties. Whether you are a homeowner, municipality, non-profit or developer we can assist you in restoring and preserving your historic resource. We have a passion for research and documentation and our attention to detail has resulted in a host of award-winning restorations. Whether your project is big or small we can show you how to unlock its hidden potential while keeping an eye on cost and maintenance needs. Contact us today to discuss your project’s needs.
Our Approach to Preservation Projects
Research and Documentation:
Time can take its toll on a historic resource leaving it barely recognizable when compared with its original vision. We strive to peel back the layers of change and uncover the missing and deteriorated features of your historic resource through archival research and one site analysis.
Restoration has to be useful:
Historic buildings can’t always be museums; adaptive reuse is frequently the only way to make a historic building viable. We strive to work with owners, stakeholders and design professionals to develop creative solutions that allow historic buildings to maintain the character we all love while being safe, useful, and efficient.
Preservation doesn’t happen if the numbers don’t work:
We recognize that construction costs are always on the rise and no matter how great a building is it has to work financially. We assist clients in accessing available tax incentives and the limited grants available to offset the costs of these projects. We also guide the project through design to conserve costs wherever possible, then contractor selection so you aren’t paying for people to learn on the job, and then construction so the work is carried out in a way that protects the building and avoids costly mistakes that can arise through incompatible materials and techniques.
Trusted by Our Clients
Preservation South has provided Greenville County detailed Existing Condition Reports critical to guiding decision making. Greenville County has used ECRs to rehabilitate historic icons. I have hired Preservation South as project manager to make complicated decisions during construction that respects the history of the site while meeting the modern day needs of public spaces.
I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Preservation South, Inc. over the past several years on multiple historic preservation projects. Throughout our partnership, he has consistently delivered exceptional results, demonstrating deep expertise in navigating historic tax credit programs, including federal and South Carolina state incentives. Their professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and thorough knowledge of preservation standards have been outstanding. His guidance has been instrumental in ensuring compliance, maximizing financial benefits, and achieving high-quality rehabilitations that honor the historic integrity of each property. I highly recommend Preservation South to anyone undertaking historic restoration or rehabilitation projects in the Carolina region.
Preservation South has been a great partner and incredible resource for the historic projects completed on Clemson’s campus.
As President of the TRHS, I can confidently say that the restoration of the Spring Park Inn … has exceeded our expectations. The Preservation South team approached the project with deep respect for historical accuracy, attention to detail, and a true passion for preserving our community's heritage. I wholeheartedly recommend Preservation South for any historic restoration or preservation work. Their professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to authenticity make them the ideal choice for safeguarding our shared past.
