With over 30 years of experience, Jack and his team of experts handle a wide range of projects. Our expertise spans diverse sectors such as education, new builds, social housing, and specialist works. Whether it's a major construction endeavor or a minor repair job, we are committed to delivering the same high level of service and quality. Our dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction is the foundation of our operations, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in every job we undertake.
Any building project can come with unexpected challenges, no matter how straightforward you think it is going to be at first. Delays and setbacks can be even more common when it comes to heritage building repairs, though. We are leading experts in the field, and during our time working on a wide range of heritage buildings, we have seen firsthand that no two are the same, and issues can spring up out of nowhere.
To help you plan for your project, here are some of the most common challenges and how you can overcome them!
Uncovering additional damage
We have all heard horror stories about how things like water damage and structural instability have been detected well into a project. Not only can uncovering hidden damage lead to delays, but it can also render much of the work that was carried out up to that stage pointless, as you will now need to address this new issue. That is why a thorough assessment of the site, first by a member of our team, is so important.
Finding the right materials
Carrying out repair work on a listed building often means finding like-for-like materials. These don’t tend to be something that you can just pop to your local DIY store for, and it can be hard to know what to look for in the first place. How do you avoid this? By working with us. We know where to source high-quality materials that match existing heritage features and comply with all modern safety regulations.
Not seeking Listed Building Consent
We know it can be tempting to try to cut corners at the start of your project so work can get underway sooner, but that is never a good idea, especially if you are in a listed building. There are some jobs that do not require Listed Building Consent, such as sensitive repairs to old windows. You should never assume, though. It is far better to get in touch with the relevant authority and find out that you didn’t need consent than it happening the other way round!
Staying within budget
Heritage building repairs are prone to spiralling costs. This doesn’t have to be inevitable, though. One of the best ways to stay within your budget is to do the proper amount of planning from the start, and that is where we come in. We can provide a full breakdown of expected costs, from sourcing the materials you need all the way through to the repair work and how long it will take. We also recommend setting aside a little more than you think you will need, just to give you extra peace of mind.
We’re here to help
We are one of the leading experts in heritage building repairs in the UK and would love to talk to you about your project. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch today!
