We build, repair, and restore garages and outbuildings, ensuring that these practical spaces complement the character of the main property. Outbuildings often play a vital role in historic homes, whether as barns, stables, workshops, or storage spaces, and our work respects their traditional form while adapting them for modern use.
Our expertise covers a wide variety of materials and construction types. We work with brick, flint, stone, cob, and timber, always sourcing appropriate materials to match the existing structure. Where possible, we retain and repair the original fabric, using techniques such as lime repointing, timber splicing, or cob rebuilding. Where new construction is required, we ensure the design and detailing are sympathetic to the property and its surroundings.
Garages and outbuildings can be built entirely new, extended, or refurbished, depending on the client’s needs. This might involve constructing a new oak-framed garage, repairing a historic brickbuilt barn, or re-roofing and limewashing an older cob outbuilding. In each case, we take care to ensure that the building is functional, durable, and visually in keeping with the heritage of the site.
Many outbuildings associated with listed properties require particular care and compliance with conservation regulations. We are experienced in working within these constraints, ensuring that repairs and alterations meet approval while preserving the historic integrity of the structure.