Family-run specialists in timber frame restoration. We use traditional materials and heritage craftsmanship to return buildings to their former glory.
Family-run specialists in timber frame restoration. We use traditional materials and heritage craftsmanship to return buildings to their former glory.
What We Do
With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in sympathetic repairs and traditional craftsmanship, ensuring your historic property is preserved for future generations.
Structural repairs and conservation of oak frames using traditional mortise and tenon joinery.
Specialist brickwork, lime plastering, and stone masonry to maintain the breathability and character of your home.
Full architectural services, including listed building consent applications and heritage statements.
Bespoke oak frame extensions and garden rooms designed to blend seamlessly with your period property.
Bespoke oak-framed outbuildings and offices, built using authentic timber framing techniques.
We ensure every repair faithfully replicates the original building methods and style of the era.
We exclusively use natural materials like lime and green oak to ensure your historic building stays healthy.
Our team uses traditional framing techniques that preserve the structural integrity of your timber.
We handle the complexities of listed building consents and heritage regulations on your behalf.
Restoring a historic property requires more than just craftsmanship; it demands careful planning and deep regulatory knowledge. We manage the entire process, ensuring your project meets all listed building requirements while realizing your vision.
For listed buildings, most repairs that alter the character of the structure require Listed Building Consent. We manage this entire process for you, submitting the necessary heritage statements and applications to your local council.
We exclusively use breathable, traditional materials suited to historic properties. This includes green oak for framing, lime plaster for walls, and reclaimed brick or stone to ensure the building functions as it was originally designed.
Yes. We offer a full design-and-build service. From the initial concept sketches to full architectural drawings for planning applications, our in-house team ensures the design is both practical and sympathetic to the building's history.
In many cases, yes. We plan our work in phases to minimize disruption to your daily life. However, for major structural overhauls or full roof replacements, we will advise you on the safest and most convenient options during the initial site visit.
Modern cement traps moisture, which causes timber to rot and bricks to crumble in older homes. Lime plaster is "breathable," allowing moisture to evaporate naturally, which keeps your home dry and structurally sound.
Timelines vary depending on the complexity of the repair and the materials required. A small timber repair might take two weeks, while a full manor house restoration could take 6-12 months. We provide a detailed schedule before starting.