Home Modernization Guide

It is essential to maintain the economic, social and physical health of Chesterfield County neighborhoods, particularly as they age. Over half of the County’s single family housing stock is twenty-five years or older. In order to better maintain and enhance these residential areas, the County has published a home modernization guide (PDF) that is geared to:

• Contractors
• Home improvement retailers
• Homeowners
• Neighborhood leaders
• Prospective purchasers of homes
• Realtors
• And others

Use this guide to revitalize Chesterfield!

Obtain a Print Copy

Reference copies can be accessed at all Chesterfield County Public Libraries and at all Chesterfield County home improvement retailers (Lowe's, The Home Depot, Ace-Pleasants Hardware, and Southern States). The Guide is also available for purchase at the Chesterfield Planning Department by calling 804-748-1050.

Home Modernization Guide (PDF)

• Table of Contents (PDF)
• Chapter 1 - Getting Started (PDF)
• Chapter 2 - Going Green (PDF)
• Chapter 3 - Aging (PDF)
• Chapter 4 - Contractors (PDF)
• Chapter 5 - The Ranch (PDF)
• Chapter 6 - The Cape Cod (PDF)
• Chapter 7 - The Split Level (PDF)
• Chapter 8 - Colonial Revival (PDF)
• Chapter 9 - Traditional (PDF)
• Chapter 10 - Yard (PDF)
• Chapter 11 - Appendix A and B (PDF)