Heritage and Conservation Work
We have extensive experience working with heritage assets and within conservation areas, where a sensitive and informed approach is essential.
The historic town of Whitby, together with its surrounding settlements, countryside, and the North York Moors National Park, is rich in architectural heritage and home to numerous listed buildings. To support renovation, repair, or alteration projects in these sensitive locations, we provide a comprehensive built heritage consultancy and planning service where, with accredited conservation expertise, we can produce and submit applications for listed building consent and planning applications, streamlining the process for our clients.
Our team specialises in the use of traditional lime mortars, lime renders, hot lime plasters, and lime pointing techniques, as well as traditional lead work. These heritage building skills are essential for the proper conservation of historic structures. Unlike modern cement-based products, lime mortars and renders allow older buildings to breathe, manage moisture, and perform as originally intended.
By combining expert craftsmanship with an in-depth understanding of traditional materials, we ensure that historic and listed buildings not only meet conservation requirements but also remain structurally sound and sustainable for future generations
CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Boulby Bank
Boulby Bank - Hot Mixed Lime Re-PointingBuilt sometime in the late 18th Century by the Boulbys as their family home. This is one of only two remaining houses of old Boulby Bank and needed some sensitive maintenance. The Boulbys owned the rope walk and the hillside...
Robin Hoods Bay Museum
Robin Hoods Bay Musuem We began the restoration of the Robin Hood’s Bay Museum in 2022. The project started with replacing the roof to ensure the building was watertight. We then carried out a complete interior refurbishment, which included installing new floors,...
Kirby’s Grade 2 Listed Renovation
Kirby’s, Whitby. Grade II listed Renovation.Working closely with the designer and new owner, this Grade II listed building was carefully renovated to reverse the harm caused by unsympathetic alterations made in the 1970s. Our approach placed heritage conservation and...
The Little Yellow Cottage – Grade 2 Renovation
The Little Yellow Cottage - Property Renovation This prominent Grade II listed, harbourside cottage was in a state of disrepair and needed some love and life putting back into it, whilst adhering to conservation principles throughout. Beginning with replacement of the...
Our in-house trades include electricians, joiners and plasterers, meaning we can undertake all projects from start to finish and ensure the quality of work throughout.
Professional Accreditations
Our professional accreditations give you peace of mind that all work is carried out to the highest standards of competence and safety