Listed building conservation & restoration
According to Historic England, stone is the major building material in many of the half-a-million listed buildings and 9,500 conservation areas in England.
The UK’s rich architectural heritage owes much to the characteristics of the stone used in these buildings. Together with Historic England, we support the need for strategic and sustainable sources of stone to conserve significant listed buildings.
Using locally sourced stone embeds historic buildings in their environment. To honour our built heritage, architects often prefer to use natural stone that matches the existing building – and thus maintains its character.
Committed to the care and protection of listed buildings
Preserving the UK’s rich and diverse landscape is very important to us. We understand the significance of choosing a natural material that complements a building. As a result, we frequently partner with specialist contractors and architects to conserve, restore and protect listed buildings.
From adding a sympathetically created Orangery to a Grade I listed hotel and spa in Northamptonshire, to upgrading Cambridge’s oldest hotel – our team offers experience and expertise in selecting the right stone for listed buildings.
What’s more, clients often ask us to act as consultants and technical experts for prestigious projects like these.
Using the past to invest in the future
Protecting our beautiful listed buildings for future generations makes perfect sense. It starts with preserving their character.
Working with stately homes, listed properties and cathedrals requires specialist expertise. Our skills lie in helping experts restore buildings that are listed, protected or simply vulnerable.
Some of our best loved churches fall into this category. Take a look at the stunning flooring in the Church of King Charles the Martyr. When restoring the stone floor of Grade 1 listed Farnham Church, the light golden hues of our Ancaster stone blended in beautifully with the building’s existing features.
Church stone restoration projects allow us to use our expertise to give back to communities. Consequently, we help create spaces that are truly fitting of these impressive and important structures.
Experts in listed building conservation
First of all, you can count on us to be fully up to date with the latest conservation guidelines. However old the building is, we’ll be able to help in a way that’s safe and sustainable.
Particularly popular for listed buildings is our beautiful Clipsham limestone. Winning Highly Commended from the Natural Stone Awards for Nazrin Shah Centre, its warm honey tones also feature in prominent community spaces across the UK. Due to this, it’s frequently specified for listed buildings.
Our expert team work closely with specialist contractors, architects and Historic England to ensure that all remedial work is carried out in harmony with the original building. With extensive experience in historic building conservation, we provide the knowledge, craftsmanship and sustainable stone sourcing needed to preserve heritage for future generations.
Why choosing a quality stone supplier is important
We don’t just supply natural stone. Owning and operating our limestone quarries means we can ensure consistency of supply and guarantee reserves. Choose to work with us, and you’re in safe hands.
Above all, we care deeply about minimising the environmental impact of quarrying and extracting natural stone. You can read more about our environmental policy here.
Taking care of listed buildings is a matter of teamwork. Find out more about the importance of collaborating with a quality stone supplier.
Take a look at more of our Stone Building Restoration and Conservation work. When you’re ready to discuss your next project, call us on 01780 740970.
Finally, why not book a place on our next Quarry Visit to see how we extract, process, carve and hand finish our stone? You can also request a sample of our stunning local stone and download our Architectural and Designer stonework brochure.