VHF has on-going contact with businesses and trades people in the conservation field. However, for reasons of insurance and liability VHF cannot recommend a tradesperson. We are happy to pass on contact names for you to choose from at your own discretion and responsibility. Not all professionals will be versed in heritage conservation. When hiring any professional ask for references and to see projects they have worked on to ensure they have the appropriate experience.
Professionals you may want to consult include, but are not limited to:
- Heritage Consultants – advise on a variety of heritage matters including statements of significance & conservation planning
- Architects – architectural planning services
- Landscape Architects – natural, cultural & historic landscape conservation & planning
- Craft & Trade Specialists – built heritage restoration & conservation
- Certified Energy Advisors – building energy evaluations
- Historians – historical research, analysis & interpretation
- Archaeologists – archaeological assessments & impact mitigation
Trades Lists
Below are lists of trades persons that have been passed on to us by homeowners and professionals who have been happy with their services. We have been told that they have experience working with old buildings, renovations or heritage restoration. For liability reasons, Vancouver Heritage Foundation cannot legally recommend any of these trades or companies.
We would greatly appreciate your feedback on working with any company we passed on to you, or to be notified about a change in their contact information. Likewise, if you find a trade or company you would like to recommend to others, please tell us about them.
VHF periodically verifies the status of businesses however we cannot always guarantee the information provided is up to date.
Directories
Many professional associations have a directory of members which can be used to locate local businesses and trades people.
Insuring a Heritage Building
Insurance is available for heritage buildings and some providers will insure designated properties. The Insurance Bureau of Canada has some useful tips and resources for insuring your property. If you are having any trouble insuring your property, consider contacting the IBC help line at 1-844 227 5422.
VHF does not maintain a trades list for insurance providers, however please reach out to us and we will let you know if we’ve received any anecdotal experiences from homeowners recently.
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You may require an electrical inspection of your home. Powercheck Inspection Services offers independent certification inspections that may include recommendations for specific repairs to be made by a certified electrician to make your home safe. Download the VHF’s Knob & Tube Electrical FAQs.