We specialise in the sensitive refurbishment of older and often listed buildings. Refurbishment projects require a balance between preserving historic fabric and adapting a property for modern living. Our experience with traditional materials and conservation techniques ensures that every refurbishment is carried out with care, respect, and attention to detail.
Refurbishment can mean different things depending on the building and its condition. For some, it may involve the careful repair of existing masonry, timber, or cob walls. For others, it may include updating interiors with lime plaster finishes, replacing damaged roofs, or restoring chimneys and fireplaces. Whatever the scope, we approach each project with the same goal: to retain as much of the original fabric as possible while ensuring the building remains functional, comfortable, and ready for the future.
We have extensive experience working on listed properties, where compliance with conservation requirements is essential. This includes sourcing appropriate materials, whether reclaimed bricks, local quarried stone, or handmade timber sections, and using traditional methods such as lime mortars, lime renders, and limewashes. Our work is always carried out in a way that is sympathetic to the building’s history while meeting modern expectations for performance.
Every old building is unique, and refurbishment often reveals hidden challenges. Previous repairs with unsuitable materials, structural issues, or water ingress are common problems we address. Our combination of conservation knowledge and practical site experience allows us to diagnose these issues and provide lasting solutions, from repointing with lime mortar to repairing oak frames and replacing damaged cob.