The first phase of restoration, mainly below-grade waterproofing, was completed in 2007, followed by work on the exterior masonry.
The first phase of restoration was completed in 2004.
Since 1986, the house has been undergoing several phases of restoration to return it to the state it was in when Jefferson lived there.
A first phase of restoration was completed in April 2010, when the repair of the abutments allowed the bridge to be reopened for the public.
The first phase of rehabilitation and restoration included the garage, a large brick storage shed, and the former hospitality room/stables.
The Council obtained them for just £1.00, and secured over £1 million in funding for the first phase of restoration.
The first phase of restoration was due to be completed in 2013, making part of the house habitable once more.
It has since undergone two phases of restoration.
By spring 2010 fundraising was underway for the second phase of restoration which is estimated to cost about £710,000.
The second phase of restoration included fitting the equipment to automate its operation.