Heritage

Heritage preservation is not just about maintaining old buildings. Great Britain has a rich history and culture which can be witnessed and is expressed through the wealth of traditionally constructed buildings. As a cherished link to our past, and a source of inspiration for the future, we look to safeguard our shared heritage and preserve your buildings to ensure they stand the test of time for future generations.

To gather a more detailed insight into our work and past contracts take a look at our case studies. If you have any questions, or are interested in having a survey in relation to anything that has been mentioned do not hesitate to contact us.

Our Heritage Services Include:

• Lime Mortars; Hot-mixed, Lime Putty, Natural-Hydraulic Lime.
• Traditional Re-Pointing & Plastering works.
• Cob, Flint & Brick repair work.
• Cellar / Basement - Renovations.
• Traditional Retro-fit Insulation Assessments and Installations.
• Non-Invasive damp & timber surveys / targeted specialist investigations.
• Sympathetic Damp & Timber works.

"It has been most truly said at our meetings that these old buildings do not belong to us only. They are not in any sense our property, to do as we like with. We are trustees for those that come after us."

_{Extracts from William Morris's address at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. 3rd July 1889}

These houses and cottages of both urban and rural Britain were constructed using far more vapor-permeable materials such as limestone, cob, stone, brick, and timber but whatever the type of property. Homeowners, contractors and professionals of all types have unfortunately made interventions with the wrong measures and without a basic understanding of their design and the performance and characteristics of the materials used in pre 1919 building construction. We firmly believe by preserving these historic structures it has a significantly positive impact on the nature of the surroundings and our communities wellbeing.