Old buildings have stories worth keeping. We help you repair, adapt, and extend historic structures with care and skill.
Conservation isn’t about freezing a building in time. It’s about understanding what matters — original fabric, character, craft — and making sure new work respects the old.
We start with research: archive drawings, site surveys, material analysis. Only then do we propose repairs or changes.
Repair before replace: We fix original windows, doors, stonework, and plaster wherever possible. New materials are matched to old in texture, breathability, and appearance.
Sympathetic additions: Need more space? We design extensions that sit comfortably beside historic buildings — distinct but never jarring.
Building regulations, gently applied: Modern standards for insulation, fire safety, and access can be met without stripping a building’s soul. We know how.
Breathable construction: Old buildings need to breathe. We specify lime mortars, vapour-permeable insulation, and traditional techniques that prevent damp without trapping moisture.
Listed building consent: We handle applications, heritage statements, and consultations with conservation officers. You get a smoother path through planning.
Whether it’s a Georgian townhouse, a Victorian school, or a ruined stone barn — we treat every old building as the craft object it is.
