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Find and hire traditional craftspeople in your area for restoration and conservation work. If you need work carried out on a period or listed building, use our quote form to compare prices from local tradespeople. Simply provide details of the job and you can receive up to three free quotes with no obligation to hire.

Traditional Craftsman Overview

Traditional craftspeople work on period, historic and listed buildings or use traditional materials and techniques. Typical projects can include thatched roofing, decorative cornicing and plasterwork, bespoke furniture, wooden shutters, doors and windows, decorative ironwork, fireplace restoration, stonework and other restoration work on older properties.

Traditional Craftsmen and Building Conservation

Renovating a period or historic building may require craftspeople who understand traditional materials and construction methods. Preserving original materials and features where possible can be particularly important when working on listed buildings or properties with historic significance.

There are also courses and resources available for homeowners who want to understand more about traditional building techniques and conservation. For larger or more complex restoration projects, contractors with relevant conservation skills may be required.

Finding a Traditional Craftsman

When looking for someone to work on a historic or period property, you can check whether they hold relevant conservation accreditation or belong to an appropriate trade or heritage organisation. Different registers and accreditation schemes cover architects, surveyors, conservators and other people working with historic buildings.

Organisations such as the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings can also provide information about maintaining and repairing older buildings. Depending on the type of work required, you may also want to check conservation registers or relevant trade organisations for people working in your area.

Traditional craftspeople can also be hired for homes that are not listed or historic. Services can include decorative plasterwork, bespoke furniture, traditional joinery, stonework and decorative ironwork.

Thatched Roof Contractors

Traditional thatched roofs can remain in use for many years when maintained appropriately, although lifespan will depend on factors such as the material, roof design, location and exposure to the weather. Regular inspections can help identify deterioration before more extensive repairs are required.

Common thatching materials include long straw, combed wheat reed and water reed, with each producing a different appearance and having different maintenance requirements. Thatched roof contractors can provide advice on repairs, maintenance, materials, chimneys, flues and fire protection measures.

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