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PRESERVATION SERVICES DIRECTORY

Connecting property owners to service providers who understand historic buildings

Older homes and revitalization projects require specialized services, materials, and attention by architects, contractors, and craftspeople. Our directory features companies that offer an array of services in support of preservation projects.

Disclaimer: Inclusion in the Preservation Services Directory does not constitute the endorsement of any company, service, or product by Preserve RI. Preserve RI does not request qualifications or professional licensure to be included. Company, service, and product information is self-reported and unverified. The experience and fees of any entity listed may vary widely. Anyone seeking the services of providers included in our Services Directory is strongly encouraged to request additional information, qualifications, and quotes before selecting and compensating any entity. Entries in the Preservation Services Directory have made a donation in support of the work of Preserve RI, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Rhode Island’s historic places.

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Architects

Architects

Andreozzi Architecture

Andreozzi Architecture specializes in historically based residential architecture expressive of its sense of place, attentive to its detail and proportion, and timeless in its beauty.

 (401) 245-6800

dsra@andreozzi.com |  www.andreozzi.com/

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KITE Architects, Inc.

KITE Architects, Inc. is a creative architecture firm committed to creating human-centered design that improves people’s lives. We explore the possibilities of each project with an honest and creative lens.

KITE offers a full complement of architectural design services as well as feasibility studies, zoning & code review, interior design, and related consulting services for new construction and renovations at a variety of scales. We have particular strengths in working with urban sites, renovation of historic and mid-century modern buildings, sustainable design and special projects with technically demanding requirements. We hold architectural registrations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, and California.

1 Central Street, Providence, RI 02907 | (401) 272-0240 

info@kitearchitects.com | https://kitearchitects.com/

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Brewster Thornton Group

BTGA has an overarching commitment to the professional client relationship – one in which they lend their expertise as advisors to your building process. Their buildings reflect their client’s goals, supported with strong design skills and thorough project administration. 

150 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 861-1600 
barbarat@brewsterthornton.com | www.brewsterthornton.com

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Durkee Brown Viveiros & Werenfels

Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects (DBVW) is an award winning full-service architectural firm located in Providence. Smart growth principles and sustainability are core values at DBVW. We believe in building strong, livable communities that promote economic growth and preserve cultural and natural resources. DBVW’s staff of 32 people includes 12 registered architects and 11 LEED Accredited Professionals. The firm has been in business since 1994.

 

111 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 831-1240 
jfonseca@durkeebrown.com | www.durkeebrown.com

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Haynes / de Boer Architecture + Preservation

One Park Row, #2B, Providence, RI 02903

(401) 274-1555

haynes.deboer@verizon.net

Lerner Ladds Bartels Architects

161 Exchange St. Pawtucket, RI 02860

 (401) 421-7715

www.llbarch.com

Northeast Collaborative Architects

NCA has been designing solutions for over 30 years. Our diverse portfolio includes many project types such as residential, commercial, sustainable, master plans, restoration, adaptive reuse, multi-family, boutique hotels, learning environments, municipal buildings, museums, and theaters. Please use this search feature to filter the portfolio - simply insert a project name, location or project type.

38 Washington Square, Newport, Rhode Island 02840 | (401) 846-9583

www.ncarchitects.com

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Banking

Banking

Washington Trust

We take pride in helping our customers reach their financial goals and serving our local communities. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island, and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services through our offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

156 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 | (800) 475-2265

www.washingtontrust.com

 

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Citizens Bank

As the 13th largest retail bank in the United States, we deliver a broad range of financial services to over five million individuals, companies, not for profits, and institutions.

www.citizensbank.com

 

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Building Trades

Building Trades

Crocker Architectural Sheet Metal Co., Inc.

We provide exceptional craftsmanship in working with the kinds of intricate, ornate, high-end sheet metal materials that very few other New England-based companies can offer. Our 40-plus member team is dedicated to providing only the highest-quality work. Our equipment reflects the latest technology, and our experienced team can be relied on to maintain the highest standards of workmanship for all your Custom Roofing & Siding needs.

"Thank You to the Crocker Team for your Great Artisanship! The Preservation Society of Newport County is proud to have benefited from the services of Crocker as we continue to protect and preserve these treasured Historic sites.”

129 Southbridge Road, North Oxford, MA 01537 | 508-987-9900

http://www.crockerarchitectural.com/index.html

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Abcore Restoration, Inc.

Whether you're interested in restoring or renovating any part of your home, commercial building, or structure there is no job too big or too small for Abcore. Abcore's project management process is thorough at handling all aspects of your project from the initial free estimate until the project completion. They have a full time staff and great relationships with architects and designers, making them able to meet any of your project needs. Abcore has heavy construction machinery and equipment, along with an offsite workshop so they are equipped with the right resources to always remain working efficiently.

557 Indian Corner Rd | North Kingstown, RI 02852 | 401-952-5857

abcore@cox.net | www.abcorerestoration.com

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Amaral Revite Corp.

Specializing in light commercial construction and remodeling, Amaral Revite was founded in 1991 and incorporated in 1995.  The Company specializes in light commercial projects with a niche in restaurant construction and remodeling. Project size can vary from minor repairs to $1,000,000+ for a free–standing restaurant. The number of employees has grown from three at the company’s founding to 20—project managers, superintendents, lead carpenters, carpenters, and support staff. A network of specialty consultants and subcontractors is also available, as may be appropriate or necessary. This results in an organization which can flex as warranted by the scope and scale of a particular project.

West River Center, 148 West River Street, Suite 5, Providence, RI  02904 | (401) 454-6867
www.amaralrevite.com

 

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Dimeo Construction Company

Founded in 1930 by Joseph Dimeo as a small, family-run contractor, Dimeo has steadily grown to become recognized among the leading construction organizations in New England.

Since 1971, Engineering News Record has ranked Dimeo among the Top 100 Construction Managers in the country. Dimeo’s corporate mission and operations are focused on maintaining a “builder’s mindset” in providing high quality, timely, competitive and innovative planning and construction solutions for clients.

75 Chapman Street, Providence, RI 02905 | (401) 781-9800 
adematteo@dimeo.com | www.dimeo.com

 

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E.F. O'Donnell & Sons Co.

75 Dike Street, Providence, RI 02909

(401) 351-8505 

www.efodonnell.com

E W Burman, Inc.

33 Vermont Ave, Warwick, RI 02888

(401) 738-5400 

www.ewburman.com

Heritage Restoration, Inc.

Choosing the right Contractor for your old building can be a challenge. Heritage Restoration specializes in old and historic homes and buildings; from full-service general contracting to specialized small requests.

With over 30 years of experience, and a passion for historic construction, there is no project too big or small, complicated or challenging for our highly experienced team. Our comprehensive approach to your building offers you thoughtful, historically accurate and appropriately contemporary craftsmanship while respecting your budget. When you choose HRI you’re investing in work that will last, function, and look great for years to come.

8 Robin Street, Providence, RI 02908

(401) 490-0888 
www.heritagerestoration.net

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Modern Design + Construction

Modern Design + Construction offers integrated project delivery to meet commercial and residential construction needs. Design/Build services are contracted through one entity for one unified flow of work. MD+C assumes full responsibility and assures efficient execution. Our team empowers owners and involves them in important design and construction decisions and reduces their risk exposure.

242 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 331-8000 
www.mdcdesignconstruct.com

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Sweenor Builders

Since 1989, it has been our mission to make custom home design and construction, an experience that our clients enjoy. With a genuine enthusiasm for what we do, we apply in- depth building and design experience to ensure you a rewarding and personalized process from start to finish. This is what sets us apart — shapes our values, and the way we do business.

12 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

info@sweenorbuilders.com | https://sweenorbuilders.com/

TRAC Builders, Inc.

28 Wolcott St, Providence, RI 02908

(401) 943-3800
www.tracbuilders.com

Design

Design

Pear Ink Design

Graphic Designer

280 Marlborough Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

401-258-6085

www.pearinkdesign.com

Alison Hammatt Home

Interior Design

Providence, Rhode Island

www.alisonhammatthome.com

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Development

Development

Barbara Sokoloff Associates

Development Consultant

101A Dyer Street, Providence, RI 02903

(401) 455-0550

www.sokoplan.com

Education

Education

John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities & Cultural Heritage

357 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903

(401) 863-1177

www.brown.edu/academics/public-humanities

Salve Regina University

100 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840

(401) 847-6650

www.salve.edu

www.salve.edu/undergraduate/cultural-and-historic-preservation

Engineering

Engineering

Cirrus Engineering

A full service structural engineering firm with a forte in historic restoration, building forensics and unique design challenges. 

www.cirruseng.com

Insurance

Insurance

National Trust Insurance

NTIS is the nation's leading insurance agency specifically designed to offer comprehensive insurance solutions to historic property owners and preservation organizations.

NTIS, working with our partner Maury, Donnelly & Parr, provides insurance solutions to thousands of historic properties throughout the United States. We are proud to act as a resource to the preservation world for your insurance needs. We offer a wide variety of high quality products and services to individuals, businesses and organizations on a national and international basis.

33 South Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 | (866) 269-0944

info@nationaltrust-insurance.org

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Investment Services

Investment Services

Parsons Capital Management

Parsons Capital Management is one of the leading, independently owned investment management firms in the region. Our assets under management have increased from $60 million in 1994 to over $1 billion today.

 

Our professionals work with individuals, trusts, foundations, institutions and retirement accounts. We have found that successful asset management results from our collective personal experience gathered over numerous market cycles, in-depth analysis of the current markets, and a thorough understanding of the financial needs of our clients.

 

10 Weybosset Street, Suite 1000, Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 521-2440

stacey@parcap.com | www.parsonscapital.com

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Landscape

Landscape

City & Estate Gardener

Landscape Maintenance Services Tailored To Your Needs

https://www.cityestategardener.com/

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Landscape Elements

Landscape Architects

200 Centerville Road, Suite 6, Warwick, RI 02886

www.landscapeelementsllc.com

Law

Law

Holland & Knight LLP

1000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 751-8500

www.hklaw.com

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Marketing

Marketing

All the Answers, Inc.

60 Alhambra Road, Unit 4, Warwick, RI 02886

(401) 739-3420 
paul@alltheanswersinc.com

Nonprofit

Nonprofit

Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

www.pomhamrockslighthouse.org

Historic New England

Historic New England is the oldest and largest regional heritage organization in the nation. They engage diverse audiences in developing a deeper understanding and enjoyment of New England home life by being the national leader in collecting, preserving, and using significant buildings, landscapes, archives, stories, and objects from the past to today.

Otis House, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114 | (617)227-3956

www.historicnewengland.org

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Historic Wickford

Historic Wickford, Inc. PO Box 261, Wickford, RI 02852

www.historicwickford.org

Newport Restoration Foundation

The Newport Restoration Foundation promotes and invests in the architectural heritage of the Newport community, the traditional building trades, and Doris Duke’s fine and decorative arts collections, for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all.

51 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840 | (401) 849-7300
www.newportrestoration.org

Preservation Society of Pawtucket

76 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 725-9581

www.pawtucketpreservation.org

Preserve Wakefield

www.preservewakefield.org

Providence Preservation Society

24 Meeting Street, Providence, RI 02903

(401) 831-7440

www.ppsri.org

Providence Revolving Fund

The Providence Revolving Fund preserves Providence’s architectural heritage and stimulates community revitalization through advocacy, lending, technical assistance, and development in historic areas.  This is accomplished by: partnering with neighborhoods and community-based organizations; retaining and developing affordable housing; collaborating with others to preserve and develop real estate; and serving as a catalyst for public and private investment.

372 West Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 272-2760 

schoettle@revolvingfund.org | www.revolvingfund.org

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Public Archaeology Laboratory

Preservation Consultant

PAL is a full-service cultural resource management firm located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Since 1982, PAL has provided expert archaeology, architectural history, historical research, and preservation planning services to a broad client base that includes federal, state, and local agencies; non-profit institutions; and private developers. Our reputation is built upon facilitating large, complex projects and delivering products that meet the highest standards in our industry.

26 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 | (401) 728-8780 
dcox@palinc.com | www.palinc.com

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Newport Architectural Forum

P.O. Box 204 Newport, RI 02840

www.arch-forum.org

Rhode Island Council for the Humanities

131 Washington St #210, Providence, RI 02903

(401) 273-2250

www.rihumanities.org

Pest Control

Pest Control

Big Blue Bug Solutions

161 O'Connell Street, Providence, RI 02905

(401) 941-5700

www.bigbluebug.com

SteriPest

SteriPest Services Inc. is a family owned and operated company providing  Total Pest Control, Termite Treatments, Nuisance Wildlife Management, and Structural Home Inspections, to all of Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts.

https://www.steripest.com/

Printing

Printing

Image Printing & Copying

33 Plan Way # 7, Warwick, RI 02886

(401) 737-9311

www.imageprintingri.com

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Development

Belvoir Properties

17 Virginia Ave # 100, Providence, RI 02905

(401) 521-2100

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The Foundry Associates, L.P.

Real Estate Development and Property Management

235 Promenade St.; Suite 100, Providence, RI 02908 | (401) 272-3000 
tthomas@foundryri.com | www.foundryri.com

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Kirk & Company

Affordable Housing | Historic Preservation | Community Development

Kirk&Company has been providing clients counsel on real estate problem solving in New England for more than 25 years.  We are a comprehensive real estate counseling and advisory firm that provides specialized valuation and consulting services including feasibility, marketability, appraisal, and due diligence services for development, redevelopment, historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, financing, investment, disposition, and litigation support.  We are recognized experts in affordable housing finance, community development methods, institutional real estate analysis, historic preservation and adaptive reuse strategies, and land economics.

174 Bellevue Avenue, Suite 311, Newport, RI  02840 | 617.261.7100​

bpelletier@kirkco.com

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Starr Development Partners, LLC

Starr Development Partners is one of New England’s leading firms specializing in redeveloping historic mills. It focuses on rehabilitating properties recognized by the National Park Service and each State’s Historic Preservation Office as historical landmarks into high quality, modern housing.  The finished product preserves the historic integrity of the landmark. 

5 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478 | (617)484-8686 

www.starrdev.com 

Shipping Agent

Shipping Agent

Moran Shipping

106 Francis Street, Providence, RI 02903

info@moranshipping.com | www.moranshipping.com

Tourism

Tourism

South County Tourism

4808 Tower Hill Rd #101, Wakefield, RI 02879

(401) 789-4422 

www.southcountyri.com

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Tree Service

Tree Service

North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc.

1000 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 941-7204
www.northeasterntree.com

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