Restored timber frame on a Grade II listed cottage
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Cottages, manor houses and barns restored.

listed building restoration in Surrey, Brighton and the Surrounding Areas

Restored inglenook and oak beams in a Grade II listed cottage

Historic building restoration

We take on listed building restoration for Grade II cottages, manor houses and barns, as builders working across Surrey, West Sussex and East Sussex.

We restore listed buildings to their original glory, using traditional techniques and materials that honour their historical significance.

These structures are more than just buildings. They are living pieces of history, rich with character, stories and cultural significance.

Our timber frame repairs follow the principle of maximum retention and minimum intervention: we preserve as much original fabric as possible, and only repair or replace where necessary.

Our work on listed buildings won Sussex Heritage Trust Awards in 2024 and 2025, and was Highly Commended in 2026.

  • Timber frame repairs
  • Structural timber restoration
  • Breathable lime render
  • Stone substrate conservation
  • Hardwood window replacement
  • Conservation officer liaison

Working on listed buildings

We work as a heritage main contractor, and other building companies bring us in as a heritage building contractor for specialist work on listed buildings.

As builders and a listed building contractor, we handle listed building consent applications and the conversation with conservation officers before a single beam is cut.

Oak roof structure under repair on a 17th century Grade II listed manor

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We're builders taking on listed building restoration across West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton.

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