Memphis, TN Historic Rehab

[Michael Seeker]

My wife and I are getting ready to move to Memphis to be closer to family and have a beautiful old home in the Evergreen Historic District under contract.  We plan to do quite a bit of work over the next 1-2 years but our first major task is to get a garage built.  I'm wondering if anybody has experience with major historic rehabs anywhere in Midtown and/or could point me to a great contractor that has experience in this area.

Any suggestions or feedback are welcomed!

[Michael Mcghee]

@Michael Seeker @Curt Davis @Douglas Skipworth Check out the Sanborn maps at the main library near The Memphis Room. These are the old maps that insurance companies used to rate the buildings and structures and showing what type of material they were made of. These maps will allow you to research your lot and the structures that have been there. If there was once an existing outhouse or garage on this lot at any time then your lot will be grandfathered in. If not you may need a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Google Shelby County TN Board of Adjustment and read the past minutes of the meetings, which will give you an idea of what's required and some of the players you would want to hire if needed.