Historic buildings rarely fit neatly into the confines of modern construction. That is why specialist guidance is so important. Our fully accredited team offers specialist heritage consultancy advice across the full spectrum of property-related issues affecting historic buildings and conservation areas. Whether you require a specific opinion or ongoing support, our expert team of heritage consultants is here to help.
In addition to the services we provide across our wider heritage consultancy and heritage project management offering, our team can advise on a range of specialist matters. For example, retro-fitting sustainable technology within traditionally constructed buildings is an increasingly important area of our work. We can help you to integrate eco-friendly measures in ways that respect the building’s character and construction.
We provide guidance on appropriate methods of working and the selection of suitable materials for historic properties, including the deployment of specialist trades and traditional craft skills such as lime work, leadwork, joinery and stonemasonry. We also advise on sensitive energy-efficiency improvements, ensuring that interventions enhance comfort and performance without compromising the historic fabric or causing unintended damage due to trapped moisture.
Defect analysis is another essential specialist service provided by our heritage building experts. As an experienced team of historic building surveyors, we diagnose defects in historic construction. After identifying their underlying causes, we recommend remedial works and long-term maintenance regimes grounded in the principle of minimum intervention.
We also help owners adapt existing building features to mitigate the effects of a changing climate. These range from managing increased rainfall and storm exposure, to addressing the broader implications of the climate crisis for historic properties, subject to listed building consent.
If you are looking for specialist heritage advice and services delivered with care, technical rigour and a genuine appreciation of your building’s history, contact our team.
