Heritage & Conservation Builders in Whitby

Looking for expert heritage and conservation builders in Whitby or the Esk Valley? Waring Building & Roofing specialises in listed buildings, historic property renovations, and sensitive conservation projects. Our skilled team uses traditional materials like lime mortar, lime plaster, and leadwork to preserve architectural heritage while ensuring structural integrity and compliance with planning and listed building consent.

Why Choose Waring Building and Roofing?

At Waring Building & Roofing, we pride ourselves on our specialist expertise in heritage building, conservation work, and traditional restoration across Whitby, the Esk Valley, and the North York Moors. With extensive experience working on listed buildings, historic structures, and properties within conservation areas, we ensure every project is approached with the sensitivity and craftsmanship it deserves.

The historic town of Whitby and its surrounding villages are rich in architectural heritage, and our accredited conservation specialists provide a complete heritage consultancy and planning service. We handle everything from listed building consent to planning applications, streamlining the process and ensuring full compliance with conservation requirements.

Our Heritage & Conservation Services:

  • Traditional lime mortars & lime rendering

  • Hot lime plastering

  • Lime pointing & stone repairs

  • Traditional lead work

  • Listed building renovations & alterations

  • Heritage planning & consultancy

  • Built heritage assessments

  • Conservation-approved repair techniques

We combine expert craftsmanship with an in-depth understanding of historic materials and construction methods, ensuring older buildings can breathe, manage moisture, and remain structurally sound for generations.

With in-house trades including electricians, joiners, and plasterers, we manage every heritage project from start to finish, maintaining consistent quality and delivering results that respect the building’s history while securing its future.

CONSERVATION PROJECTS

Boulby Bank

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 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 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 – 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...

Testimonial – John Wright

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“Waring Building & Roofing are a very professional, quality led contractor. The re-roof to our second home has transformed its appearance, the lead work in particular has some very nice touches. If you are considering the same type of project, then I would highly recommend you give them a call”

John Wright – Rose Cottage

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Testimonial – David Vanstone

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“We were delighted with the major reroof carried out at Metropole Towers. Throughout this complex project, Ash & Lee guided us as expert professionals to ensure good value and a high quality renovation of a badly degraded turret roof.

David Vanstone – The Metropole Association.

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Testimonial – Paul Newman

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“We gave them the brief and they have fulfilled our every wish. The flat looks amazing. The communication and service has been second to none. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Waring Building & Roofing for a professional outstanding job.”

Paul Newman

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Testimonial – Ron Lavender

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“These lads recently completed our new roof. First Class all the way. They keep you informed and work efficiently to a very high standard. I highly recommend them to all. Excellent Tradesmen.”

Ron Lavender

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Testimonial – Denise Simkins

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“Recently had our dormer repaired. Extremely impressed with depth of knowledge and professionalism. They did their best to do the work as soon as possible despite the pressure of extra work in the Whitby area. The lads were polite whilst working and cleaned up. No hesitation in recommending them.”

Denise Simkins

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Service Areas

Areas We Serve

At Waring Building & Roofing, we bring extensive heritage and conservation expertise to projects across Whitby and the surrounding areas. Our specialist team provides sensitive, informed support for listed buildings, traditional properties, and homes within conservation areas. We proudly serve:

  • Sleights
  • Robin Hood’s Bay
  • Fylingthorpe
  • Ravenscar
  • Egton
  • Glaisdale
  • Grosmont
  • Castleton
  • Sandsend
  • Lythe
  • Hinderwell
  • Runswick Bay
  • Scaling Dam
  • Ruswarp
  • Sneaton

Whether you’re planning restoration work, repairs, alterations, or a conservation-area–compliant renovation, our team offers accredited guidance, heritage consultancy, and assistance with listed building consent and planning applications. You can rely on us for an expert, careful approach that protects the character and history of your property.

Reach Out to Waring Building & Roofing

Looking for expert heritage or conservation services in Whitby or the Esk Valley? Our team provides informed, sensitive support for listed buildings, conservation areas, and historic properties. Contact us today for professional guidance on renovation, repair, or alteration projects.

Professional Accreditations

Federation Master Builders logo
Trustmark logo
Federation Master Builders logo
Velux logo
NAPIT logo
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CHAS logo
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Our professional accreditations give you peace of mind that all work is carried out to the highest standards of competence and safety