Homeowner Resources

Technical Advice

technical_adviceTechnical Assistance Online Form

Ask our old house experts for help! Fill out our ONLINE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FORM with information about you and your property and you can connect directly with a member of our technical team. Click here to submit pictures of your preservation project. Someone will respond to your inquiry with the answers you need. Just ask and click!

Technical Assistance Services

The technical assistance services that are offered through Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) have been counted on for years by homeowners, building owners, churches, organizations, municipalities and a variety of others seeking advice on their older or historic property.

Now any property owner wishing to tackle a project can have the help and answers they need in order to get the job done properly. CRS is not affiliated with any contractor or company and those seeking advice can rely on an expert opinion that is impartial, knowledgeable, and experienced in the field. Just ask the old house experts!

Some Technical Assistance Services Include:

  • Site visits to the property

  • Recommendations for maintenance and repair issues

  • Construction advice

  • Evaluation of contractor bids and estimates

  • Guidance for supplies & resources

  • Increasing energy-efficiency and sustainability

  • Color consults for exterior paint colors


Property owners don’t have to feel like they are alone during the construction process. The Cleveland Restoration Society’s expert staff is available to answer questions and provide an unbiased opinion– one that doesn’t include trying to sell a product or service.

We Can Help

For more information or to schedule a visit, the Cleveland Restoration Society can help. Our old house experts can answer questions about repairs, materials, contractors and much more. Contact a staff member today at (216) 426-1000.