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Maryland Department of Planning
Maryland Historical Trust
Technical Preservation Assistance Program


building repairMany owners and occupants of historic properties feel that they have no one to turn to with questions about historic landscapes, archeology, or the preservation of older buildings. The staff of the Maryland Historical Trust can provide you with technical preservation assistance as well as an array of technical preservation handouts

BUILDINGS. For historic buildings we can provide guidance to help resolve preservation related problems ranging from mending a leaky roof to repairing flat plaster to fixing peeling paint.

ARCHEOLOGY. Our archeology staff can consult with you on most matters that affect prehistoric and historic archeological sites, or steer you in the direction of an appropriate consultant.

PRESERVATION HANDOUTS. Many of these publications are available on-line; they include:
architectural detail repairPRESERVATION CONSULTANT LISTS. The Trust maintains a list of preservation consultants who have expressed an interest in working on projects in Maryland. Consultants are listed by the professional services they provide. We currently maintain lists of the following professions; click on any of the titles to view that list. The consultants are listed in alphabetical order by the state in which they are located. Maryland firms are further organized by county to assist you in locating consultants in your area.

All ConsultantsAdobe Acrobat document (listed by state and Maryland county)
Archeologist-TerrestrialAdobe Acrobat document Materials ConservatorAdobe Acrobat document
Archeologist-UnderwaterAdobe Acrobat document Materials SupplierAdobe Acrobat document
ArchitectAdobe Acrobat document National Register ConsultantAdobe Acrobat document
Architectural HistorianAdobe Acrobat document Object ConservatorAdobe Acrobat document
Building/Renovation ContractorAdobe Acrobat document Oral HistorianAdobe Acrobat document
CraftspersonAdobe Acrobat document Preservation ConsultantAdobe Acrobat document
Cultural HistorianAdobe Acrobat document Preservation PlannerAdobe Acrobat document
EngineerAdobe Acrobat document Real Estate Planner/AppraiserAdobe Acrobat document
Historical ResearcherAdobe Acrobat document SurveyorAdobe Acrobat document
Interior DesignerAdobe Acrobat document Tax Credit ConsultantAdobe Acrobat document
Landscape ArchitectAdobe Acrobat document Other ProfessionsAdobe Acrobat document
New Listings (All categories, updated several times annually. )

Each listing also contains information on each consultant’s area(s) of specialization. Areas of specialization include:

• Architectural Services

• Historic Structures Report

• Plasterer–Decorative

• Architectural Surveyor

• Interior Finishes Installer

• Plasterer–Flat

• Building/Safety Codes Consultant

• Landscape Contractor

• Preservation Maintenance

• Carpenter/Millworker

• Lead Paint Removal/Abatement

• Restoration Contractor

• Cemetery Delineation/Removal

• Log/Timber Stabilization

• Roofer

• Compliance Services (Section 106)

• Maritime Conservator

• Sculpture Conservator

• Cultural Landscapes Consultant

• Mason

• Stained Glass Repair/Restoration

• Dendrochronologist

• Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing)

• Structural Analysis/Repair

• Education and Interpretation

• Metals/Hardware Contractor

• Tax Credit Consultant

• Electrician

• Building Mover or Dismantler

• Terra Cotta Repair/Restoration

• Environmental Specialist

• National Register Nomination

• Wood Conservator

• Geographic Information Systems

• Painter

• Window Conservator–Metal

• HABS/HAER Delineator

• Paint Restoration/Analysis

• Window Conservator–Wood

• Historic/Reproduction Glass

• Photographer–Architectural

• Videographer

• Historic Landscape Consultant

• Photographer–Documentary


In providing these consultant lists, the Maryland Historical Trust is in no way endorsing any of the included consultants. The consultants on these lists have asked to be included because they have provided, or have expressed interest in providing, professional services in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of Maryland’s historic resources. The lists are by no means comprehensive and the fact that a consultant is not listed does not mean that they may not be qualified.

Because it is not possible for us to fully verify the experience and credentials of the firms and individuals included in our lists, we strongly recommend that you ask for and check references before hiring anyone included in these lists. We maintain a file on each of the listed consultants that includes professional references, information on representative projects, and resumes for key personnel. These files are available for public inspection by appointment. Please contact Kathy Opferman at (410) 514-7627 to arrange to view the consultant files.

If you need more information about the Maryland Historical Trust’s Technical Preservation Assistance Program you can contact Richard J. Brand, Administrator, or Claudette Sherman, Preservation Officer, at (410) 514-7627.

Related Resources
  • “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home”Adobe Acrobat document

  • Historic Properties and the Lead Safe Housing RuleAdobe Acrobat document

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