See Golden Age Restoration under the Rehabber's Club list of contractors! As the site mentions they offer "support, encouragement and how-to information by & for Saint Louis City rehabbers". It also includes "what-to's" and a listserve where people can bounce ideas off one another. An invaluable resource for the city, and even people who are merely interested in neighborhood on-goings, this is a site to keep bookmarked.
This site is almost like spending a day at St. Louis' beautiful downtown City Hall. It supplies a broad base for gaining as much factual and historical information as you can. If you visit the link, it will lead you to consider and understand core development issues being raised throughout St. Louis. Even more, the ever-helpful hints about ordinances and zoning details are something to review every now and then.
This site offers tips to help you define finances and pinpoint managerial decisions. At the start of a restoration project, it is recommended to create a checklist and estimate how much your budget will allow for the project—a simple few steps, but ones that may save you from spending too much.
Other highlights of www.renovatestl.com include advice on how to hire an architect, and restoration tips if you are anticipating a "do-it-yourself" project (as well as downloads!).
It is important to care about the environment of your property as much as you care about the people in your property. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources lists environmental issues from A-Z (and yes, there really are that many issues!), and they also supply downloads of the forms and permits that correspond to the issues.
The site contains the "Section 106 Project Info Form", which is important for historic preservations. Fact sheets about natural resources and environmental issues are also accessible here, as are Missouri council notes, which are good to keep up with.
Our team at Golden Age recommends Failoni Consultants for people interested in expanding or changing their properties in St. Louis.
As the slogan says, Wayne Failoni, the owner and broker, and his agents are the people to speak with if you wish to make city living your specialty as well. With expertise along the avenues, alleys, and boulevards of St. Louis neighborhoods, buyers and sellers of homes are certain to find friendly service and professionalism with this real estate office. What makes this team different is their acute knowledge of the city's past and present growth; they know the organizations and schools within the communities, and the neighbors you will look forward to meeting. And, if you need further assistance, the business also offers consulting, property management, and public speaking.