The Chicagoland area is thick with historic homes representing the architectural history of the country since the late 1870s. Many of these houses are restored each year to ensure the architectural legacy of the area. The staff of Von Dreele – Freerksen believes that historic preservation is crucial to the cultural heritage of Oak Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. Von Dreele – Freerksen is well versed in the intricacies of historic preservation. Each member of the firm is committed to sensitively restoring the historically significant areas of your home throughout the design, planning, and construction process, while updating it to meet modern needs. The Von Dreele – Freerksen name is synonymous with historically accurate and quality restorations throughout the Oak Park, River Forest, and the Chicagoland area.
Von Dreele – Freerksen is able to assist with tax freeze applications and documentation. The requirements are fairly simple and the benefits can be huge. Many of our projects qualify for a tax freeze with no changes or additions to the plans at all. Other projects can actually be expanded without breaking budget due to the property tax savings. We are able to complete tax freeze applications for owners whether our staff builds the project or not, and the relatively small cost to have us prepare the application can be offset by property tax savings, often in the first year of the twelve-year program!
Taking early action is essential to gain the benefits, and we can help from the first days of planning on through completion.
Please call us for more information.