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The two-character codes to the left of the category are unique to each and may be used for quick reference in any emails.
Contractors: Select your main business type first - eg 'Building contractors'. Do not select other specialist areas, such as 'Joinery', unless you wish to receive enquiries for projects that only involve that category of work.
To help you quickly find the service you required, the list below is ordered as follows;
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PROFESSIONAL & CONSULTANCY SERVICES
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CONTRACTORS, CONSERVATORS & CRAFTSMEN
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BUILDING CONSERVATION PRODUCTS & MATERIALS
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GARDEN & LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS & SERVICES
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ADVISORY BODIES & ORGANISATIONS
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COURSES
| PROFESSIONAL & CONSULTANCY SERVICES | ||
| da | Access audits | |
| Specialist consultants for the adaptation of historic buildings for access by the disabled and the preparation of access audits | ||
| ae | Archaeologists | |
| Specialists in the archaeological investigation and survey of historic buildings, monuments, parks and gardens, and the historic environment | ||
| ar | Architects | |
| Architects specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and their surroundings, including condition assessment, remediation advice, and the sensitive design of new buildings, extensions and alterations | ||
| aa | Architectural technicians | |
| Architectural technicians specialising in the design and specification of repairs and alterations to historic buildings | ||
| ds | Building control services | |
| Independent building control services for historic buildings | ||
| be | Building services consulting engineers | |
| Consulting engineers specialising in the design and installation of mechanical and electrical services in historic buildings | ||
| po | Conservation plans and policy consultants | |
| Heritage consultants specialising in conservation planning for the protection of historic buildings, sites, areas and other heritage assets, and for the management of change | ||
| dn | Dendrochronology | |
| Laboratories providing dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) services for identifying the age of timbers used in the construction of historic buildings | ||
| ei | Ecologists | |
| Specialist consultants on the impact of proposals on flora and fauna such as bats, and the design of measures to mitigate their impact | ||
| ed | Environmental consultants | |
| Specialist consultants on the impact of proposals on the environment and the design of measures to mitigate their impact | ||
| ec | Environmental control | |
| Specialist services for monitoring environmental conditions in historic buildings, and for informed advice on remedial measures | ||
| xu | Exhumation of human remains | |
| Specialist services for the exhumation of human remains, such as where development works or service excavations are proposed in a churchyard | ||
| fs | Fire safety consultants | |
| Consultants specialising in assessing fire risk and the identification of suitable measures for managing risk in historic buildings with minimal impact on significance | ||
| fd | Fund raising services | |
| Fund raisers specialising in appeals for building preservation trusts and other voluntary organisations | ||
| ge | Geological consultants | |
| Geological services for identifying the original stone used in historic buildings and for identifying suitable alternatives for conservation and repair work, where the original is no longer available | ||
| hs | Health and safety (CDM regulations etc) | |
| Consultants advising on health and safety issues arising from the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and sites | ||
| ht | Heating engineer (Services) | |
| Service engineers to consult on the installation and upgrading of heating services in historic buildings | ||
| hi | Historical researchers | |
| Historians and conservation consultants specialising in the history and historical significance of buildings and places | ||
| hg | Hydrology | |
| Consultants specialising in hydrology (water management) and the related ecology | ||
| in | Insurance | |
| Insurance brokers specialising in policies for historic buildings and for the people responsible for their conservation, restoration and repair | ||
| id | Interior designers and consultants | |
| Consultants specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic interiors, their fittings and finishes | ||
| lg | Legal services | |
| Solicitors and planning consultants offering legal advice on planning law and representation at appeals etc | ||
| lc | Lighting consultants | |
| Engineers specialising in the design of lighting schemes for historic buildings and places | ||
| ma | Materials analysis | |
| Laboratories and materials scientist offering analysis of historic materials for replication, documentation and performance advice | ||
| he | Materials conservation and investigation | |
| Heritage c onsultants specialising in the investigation and analysis of historic building materials and deterioration mechanisms | ||
| ms | Measured surveys | |
| Surveyors specialising in the measured survey of historic buildings and sites for record purposes and historical analysis, and for the preparation of proposals for conservation, adaptation and repair | ||
| nd | Non-destructive investigations | |
| Specialist surveyors and scientists offering the investigation of hidden structures and sub-surface fabric non-destructively using technology such as endoscopy, ultrasound, thermography and micro-drilling | ||
| pa | Paint analysis | |
| Specialists in architectural paint research and investigation to understand the sequence of decorative schemes for archaeological and historical purposes, record making, and colour matching | ||
| pe | Photogrammetry | |
| Surveyors offering photogrammetric surveys, using rectified photographs to record the dimensions of visible details remotely | ||
| ph | Photographic services | |
| Photographers offering services for the recording of historic buildings and sites | ||
| pc | Planning consultants | |
| Specialists in planning, listed building and conservation area protection controls and the design of development and management proposals to take account of the significance of the heritage asset | ||
| cm | Project management | |
| Project managers specialising in the management of building conservation, restoration and repair contracts | ||
| qs | Quantity surveyors | |
| Surveyors specialising in the financial management of conservation, restoration and repair contracts, including assessing their likely costs | ||
| ro | Radiocarbon dating | |
| Laboratories offering carbon dating for identifying the age of carbonaceous material such as timber and textiles | ||
| se | Security services | |
| Consultants offering services for the prevention of theft, arson and vandalism, and specialising in historic building issues such as lead theft | ||
| st | Structural engineers | |
| Consultants offering specialist engineering services for the assessment of historic building structures and for the design of sensitive structural solutions for their restoration, adaptation and repair | ||
| tt | Structural timber testing | |
| Engineers offering services for the structural assessment of load-bearing timbers in historic buildings | ||
| ax | Survey/maintenance access | |
| Contractors specialising in providing access for survey inspections and conservation or maintenance work to be carried out at heights, via rope access or mobile platforms | ||
| su | Surveyors | |
| Building surveyors offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings, including condition assessment, remediation advice and design services for example | ||
| vc | Sustainable design consultants | |
| Consultants offering specialist advice for the adaptation of historic buildings to reduce their carbon footprint in use | ||
| ud | Urban designers | |
| Consultants offering specialist urban design and environmental regeneration services for historic areas | ||
| ur | Urban regeneration | |
| Consultants offering specialist social, economic and environmental regeneration services for historic areas and redundant buildings | ||
| vt | VAT consultants | |
| Consultants offering VAT advice for the restoration and repair of historic buildings to ensure that the correct level of VAT is paid, particularly on zero-rated alterations to listed buildings | ||
| CONTRACTORS, CONSERVATORS & CRAFTSMEN | ||
| an | Antique/furniture restoration | |
| Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of antique furniture and fittings | ||
| bn | Banisters | |
| Fine joiners and craftspeople offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic staircase banisters and balustrades | ||
| bc | Bird control | |
| Bird control and prevention contractors specialising in historic buildings and sites, minimising visual impact of nets etc | ||
| br | Brick services | |
| Brickwork conservation, restoration and repairs for historic buildings, including specialist lime pointing services | ||
| bu | Building contractors | |
| Building contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and their surroundings | ||
| cb | Cabinet makers | |
| Cabinet makers offering conservation, restoration and repair services for antique furniture and fine architectural joinery of historic buildings, and the reproduction or replication of missing components | ||
| ca | Carpet makers and conservators | |
| Conservation, restoration and repair services for historic carpets and rugs, and their replication | ||
| ci | Cast iron | |
| Cast iron foundries and metal workers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic cast ironwork | ||
| ce | Ceramics conservators | |
| Specialists in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic ceramics such as fine wall tiles and floor tiles | ||
| cl | Clockmakers | |
| Clockmakers and conservators specialising in the maintenance, restoration and repair of turret and tower clocks and other historic, architectural clock forms, and their related features | ||
| cr | Concrete repairs | |
| Specialist building contractors and conservators offering conservation, restoration and repair services for early reinforced concrete structures | ||
| dd | Damp and decay treatment (non-destructive) | |
| Contractors specialising in the non-destructive investigation and treatment of damp and decay in historic buildings | ||
| dc | Deconstruction | |
| Specialist contractors offering careful deconstruction services, minimising risk to retained historic fabric and the components to be protected | ||
| pw | Decorators: marbling and graining | |
| Specialist decorators carrying out traditional paint effects such as wood graining and marbling for historic interiors | ||
| dr | Draught stripping | |
| Specialist services for upgrading historic casements, sash windows and doors to prevent draughts | ||
| dw | Dry stone walling | |
| Specialists in the construction, restoration and repair of dry stone walls | ||
| ea | Earth and cob repairs | |
| Conservation, restoration and repair services for cob walls and other forms of clay, daub or earth structure and fabric | ||
| ew | Ecclesiastical work | |
| Conservators and contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic churches and other ecclesiastical buildings | ||
| ee | Electrical engineers | |
| Electrical engineers specialising in the installation of new services in historic buildings and the upgrading of old ones | ||
| er | Epoxy resin repairs | |
| Contractors and craftsmen offering specialist epoxy resin repair services for historic fabric, such as the replacement of beam ends damaged by damp | ||
| fa | Fine art conservation | |
| The conservation, restoration and repair of historic paintings and other forms of fine art | ||
| fk | Flint work | |
| Stonemasons specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of flint work, including knapped flint | ||
| df | French drains | |
| Contractors offering groundwork and excavation services for drainage channels, and specialising in the construction of French drains to reduce penetrating groundwater or rising damp | ||
| fr | French polishers | |
| Conservators specialising in French polishing and in the restoration and repair of the Shellac-based, high gloss varnishes commoly found on 19th and early 20th century furniture and architectural details | ||
| gi | Gilders | |
| Conservation and restoration services for historic architectural gilding and gilded decoration | ||
| ef | Glass, frosted, etched | |
| Glass makers producing new frosted and etched glass to match historic originals and conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of original examples | ||
| gf | Graffiti protection and removal | |
| Graffiti cleaning: specialists offering paint and graffiti removal services for historic buildings | ||
| ie | Insect and pest eradication | |
| Contractors specialising in the eradication of insect pests such as death watch beetle, woodworm, carpet beetle and clothes moth from historic fabric | ||
| jo | Joinery (fine joinery) | |
| Joiners and woodworkers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of fine architectural joinery in historic buildings | ||
| jw | Joinery workshops | |
| Conservation companies and contractors offering in-house joinery workshop services, including off-site joinery repairs and the manufacture of architectural joinery to match originals | ||
| lp | Lightning protection | |
| Specialists in the protection of historic buildings from lightning | ||
| pn | Lime pointing | |
| Stonemasons and conservators offering specialist pointing services for the restoration and repair of historic masonry, including matching original lime mortars | ||
| lk | Locksmiths | |
| Locksmiths specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic locks and related door furniture | ||
| pw | Marbling and other paint effects | |
| Specialist decorators carrying out traditional paint effects such as wood graining and marbling for historic interiors | ||
| mc | Masonry cleaning | |
| Brick, terracotta and stone cleaning companies specialising in historic buildings and sculpture | ||
| ac | Masonry cleaning, air/water abrasive | |
| Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can use low pressure air/water abrasive methods where appropriate | ||
| cc | Masonry cleaning, chemical | |
| Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can use acid or alkali chemical cleaning agents where appropriate | ||
| ls | Masonry cleaning, laser | |
| Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings and sculpture who can offer the use of lasers for the removal of dirt and graffiti where appropriate | ||
| wt | Masonry cleaning, low pressure/nebulous water spray | |
| Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can offer the use of nebulous sprays where appropriate (the fine water mist softens the dirt layer and usually precedes scrubbing with non-ferrous brushes) | ||
| sc | Masonry cleaning, steam | |
| Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who offer the use steam cleaning methods where appropriate | ||
| sm | Masonry services (stone masons) | |
| Stone masons and contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic stonework on site, and who are skilled in the use of traditional lime mortars | ||
| mr | Metal sculpture | |
| Metalwork conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of metal sculpture, statuary and other fine metalwork | ||
| me | Metal sheet roofing contractors | |
| Contractors and craftsmen carrying out the installation, restoration and repair of lead, copper and other traditional metal sheet roofing, including flashings and protective weatherings | ||
| bs | Metalwork, brass | |
| Metal conservators offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of architectural and ornamental brasswork | ||
| bz | Metalwork: bronze | |
| Metal conservators offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of architectural, sculptural and ornamental bronze work | ||
| pb | Metalwork: decorative leadwork | |
| Lead contractors and sculpture conservators able to offer restoration and repair services for historic decorative leadwork, including hopper heads | ||
| gs | Metalwork: precious metals (goldsmiths and silversmiths) | |
| Metalwork conservators offering conservation, restoration and repair services for gold, silver and other precious metalwork | ||
| ml | Millwrights | |
| Contractors and craftsmen carrying out the conservation, restoration and repair of wind- and water-powered mills, and other early industrial machinery | ||
| mo | Mosaics | |
| Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic mosaics | ||
| mm | Mould makers | |
| Conservators able to take moulds from historic objects for replication (plaster ceiling ornamentation for example) or for record purposes | ||
| or | Organ builders and restorers | |
| Organ builders offering conservation, restoration and repair services for church organs and other historic pipe organs | ||
| pw | Paint Effects (eg wood graining) | |
| Specialist decorators carrying out traditional paint effects such as wood graining and marbling for historic interiors | ||
| pr | Paint removal and poulticing | |
| Conservators and stone cleaning specialists offering poulticing and surface cleaning for the removal of paint and graffiti, and/or the removal of contaminants such as salts from porous historic materials | ||
| ic | Painting & decorating | |
| Painters and decorators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic decorative schemes | ||
| pf | Plasterwork, fibrous | |
| Plasterers and plasterwork studios offering conservation, restoration, replication and repair services for historic fibrous plasterwork | ||
| pl | Plasterwork, lime | |
| Plasterers and conservators offering restoration and repair services for plain and decorative lime plaster | ||
| rc | Roofing contractors | |
| Contractors specialising in the restoration and repair of traditional and historic roofs, including natural slate, plain and peg tiles, pantiles and related flashings and weatherings | ||
| sl | Scaffolding | |
| Scaffolding contractors specialising in historic building installations | ||
| sa | Scagliola | |
| Plasterers and conservators offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of scagliola, a form of through-coloured plasterwork closely resembling polished marble | ||
| ss | Sculptors and stone carvers | |
| Sculptors and stone carvers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic sculptures and carved stone ornament of historic buildings and monuments | ||
| sv | Services engineers | |
| Contractors and engineers specialising in the installation and repair of building services (heating, ventilation, lighting and power systems) in historic buildings | ||
| sg | Stained glass | |
| Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of stained and painted glass windows and leaded lights | ||
| sj | Steeplejacks | |
| Steeplejacks and rope access specialist contractors able to carry out conservation, restoration and repair work at heights | ||
| lr | Stone letter cutting | |
| Stonemasons offering a specialist service in stone letter cutting and carving, including the conservation and restoration of memorial inscriptions | ||
| rp | Structural repair and stabilisation | |
| Contractors specialising in the repair, consolidation and stabilisation of historic buildings and monuments, following settlement or structural failure for example | ||
| sw | Stucco | |
| Building contractors and stone masons offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of stucco, roughcast and other traditional lime-based exterior renders or harling | ||
| tc | Terracotta masonry services | |
| Building contractors and stonemasons offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic terracotta or 'terra cotta', faience (glazed terracotta) and Coade stone | ||
| tx | Textile conservators | |
| Conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic textiles, such as upholstery, curtains, tapestries and fabric hangings | ||
| th | Thatchers | |
| Thatching contractors specialising in the repair and rethatching of traditional thatched roofs such as long straw, combed wheat reed or, in and around Norfolk, water reed. | ||
| tf | Timber frame builders | |
| Contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic timber-framed buildings and roof structures, and the construction of new traditional timber-framed structures | ||
| tb | Timber repairs | |
| Conservation contractors and craftsmen offering specialist services for the repair of architectural and structural timberwork, including roof trusses, rafters, wall plates and beams, joists, studs and plain boarding | ||
| wa | Wall painting conservation | |
| Conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of wall paintings, frescoes and other historic painted decorations | ||
| wl | Wallpaper conservators | |
| Specialist conservators of wallpapers and wall hangings, and companies offering a matching service for the reproduction of surviving examples | ||
| wd | Wattle and daub | |
| Contactors and timber framers offering specialist services for the conservation, consolidation, restoration and reinstatement of wattle and daub panels | ||
| wc | Wood carvers and turners | |
| Wood carvers and conservators specialising in the conservation, consolidation, restoration and repair of historic wood carvings and carved decoration in timber | ||
| pw | Wood graining and marbling | |
| Specialist decorators carrying out traditional paint effects such as wood graining and marbling for historic interiors | ||
| wr | Wrought ironwork | |
| Blacksmiths and metalwork conservators specialising in the restoration and repair of historic wrought ironwork, and the production of replicas by traditional forge work to match missing components | ||
| BUILDING CONSERVATION PRODUCTS & MATERIALS | ||
| ag | Aggregates | |
| Suppliers of building sands and other aggregates for the production of lime mortars and renders | ||
| as | Architectural salvage | |
| Suppliers of reclaimed building materials, architectural fittings and furnishings salvaged from demolished historic buildings | ||
| at | Architectural terracotta suppliers | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of replica architectural terracotta and faience for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| ba | Baths, sinks and taps | |
| Suppliers of reproduction bathroom furniture and fittings and salvaged originals, with some suppliers also offering re-enamelling services for original baths | ||
| bt | Battens, lath and pegs | |
| Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying traditionally split and riven lath (for 'lath and plaster'), battens and pegs in oak, chestnut etc for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| bp | Brick pavers | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional and bespoke brick pavers for the restoration and repair of historic paths, pavements and yard surfaces | ||
| bk | Brick suppliers | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional and bespoke bricks for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| cs | Cast (reconstructed) stone | |
| Suppliers and contractors supplying bespoke reconstructed and reconstituted stone to match original examples, such as bottle balustrades | ||
| ck | Chalk or clunch | |
| Quarries and stone merchants supplying chalk blocks or 'clunch' for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| ch | Chimney linings | |
| Suppliers and installers of chimney lining systems to enable the continued use of historic flues | ||
| pt | Chimney pots (clay) | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of clay chimney pots, including bespoke services for matching original and historic examples | ||
| es | Cob and earth materials | |
| Suppliers and manufacturers of cob, daub (for 'wattle and daub'), clay mortars and other earth materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| dp | Damp and decay treatment products | |
| Suppliers of biocides, insecticides and damp proof membranes for the remedial treatment of damp and decay | ||
| eb | Ecological building materials | |
| Suppliers of natural, recycled or low carbon products and materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings and the construction of traditional extensions (see also architectural salvage) | ||
| ep | Electrical products | |
| Manufacturers of electrical products of particular relevance to the conservation and adaptation of historic buildings, such as wireless control systems | ||
| vn | Energy conservation | |
| Suppliers of products and services designed to reduce the carbon footprint of historic buildings through the use of alternative energy sources or through improving energy efficiency | ||
| fp | Fire protection systems | |
| Suppliers and consultants for the installation of fire detection, suppression and alarm systems in historic buildings | ||
| fb | Fire resistant coatings and barriers | |
| Suppliers and manufacturers of fire-resistant and intumescent coatings, seals and barriers for the protection of historic fabric | ||
| fi | Fire surrounds | |
| Suppliers of fire surrounds, grates, mantelpieces, inserts and glazed tiles | ||
| zr | Fixings: roof ties & plates | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of fixings for the structural reinforcement of roof structures to restrain spreading | ||
| fx | Fixings: stainless steel | |
| Suppliers of stainless steel fixings for the consolidation and repair of historic fabric | ||
| zt | Fixings: traditional nails | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional wrought iron cut nails | ||
| zw | Fixings: wall ties & plates | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of wall ties and plates for the structural reinforcement of masonry structures | ||
| ft | Floor and wall tile suppliers | |
| Manufacturers and conservators of floor and wall tiles, supplying glazed tiles, encaustic tiles and terracotta floor tiles, including bespoke items to match originals | ||
| gl | Gilding materials | |
| Suppliers of gold leaf and gilding materials | ||
| gp | Glass protection | |
| Window grilles and security fittings for the protection of historic windows from vandalism and burglary | ||
| re | Hair and fibre reinforcement | |
| Suppliers of horse hair (or other animal hair such as goat and cow) and artificial fibres for the reinforcement of mortars, renders and plaster | ||
| il | Insulation | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of insulation products for the thermal improvement of historic buildings | ||
| kf | Knapped flint | |
| Stone merchants and craftspeople supplying field flints, knapped flints etc | ||
| ld | Lead and metal sheet roofing supplies | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of milled and cast lead sheet, copper sheet and other traditional metal sheet roofing materials | ||
| ll | Leaded lights | |
| Craftspeople and manufacturers making and repairing leaded lights (the historic glazing system with small, often diamond-shaped panes or 'quarries' set in a lattice of lead 'cames') for the restoration and repair of historic windows | ||
| li | Light fittings and accessories (antique and decorative) | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of traditionally detailed light fittings, lamp posts and lighting systems, and conservators offering restoration and replication services for original fittings | ||
| lf | Light fittings, display | |
| Manufacturers, suppliers and consultants offering lighting products and services for historic buildings and museums | ||
| rm | Lime mortars | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of lime putty (slaked lime - principally calcium hydroxide) and/or hydraulic lime and related products for the production of lime mortars and renders | ||
| lw | Lime wash | |
| Suppliers and manufacturers of lime wash, pigments and binders for the conservation and repair of historic buildings | ||
| hy | Lime: hydraulic | |
| Suppliers and manufacturers of hydraulic lime for making traditional lime mortars, renders and limewash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings | ||
| lm | Lime: non-hydraulic (lime putty) | |
| Suppliers and manufacturers of non-hydraulic lime putty for making traditional lime mortars, renders and limewash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings | ||
| mg | Marble and granite suppliers | |
| Quarries, stone merchants and importers supplying marble, granite and other decorative polished stones for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| mp | Masonry cleaning products and equipment | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of products, materials and systems for cleaning stone, brick and terracotta | ||
| tn | Mathematical tiles | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of mathematical tiles, a form of specially shaped tile hung on battens and 'pointed' with mortar to resemble brickwork | ||
| mt | Mortar tools and mixers | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist mortar equipment including roller pan mortar mixers, pointing irons and other tools for the restoration and repair of historic masonry | ||
| os | Oak shingles | |
| Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying oak shingles and shakes for the restoration and repair of historic roofs | ||
| pp | Paint removal products and poultices | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of solvents and poultices for the removal of salts and other contaminants from porous materials, and for the removal of graffiti and paint | ||
| pd | Paints and decorative finishes | |
| Suppliers offering paints, lime washes, distempers, varnishes, oils, waxes etc and advice for matching original colour schemes and finishes, and for the surface protection, restoration and repair of historic fabric | ||
| pm | Papier-mâché | |
| Conservators and suppliers offering conservation and replication services for the restoration and repair of papier-mâché ornament | ||
| pg | Pigments | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of historic pigments for matching original colour schemes | ||
| vp | Porches and verandahs | |
| Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying traditionally detailed porches and verandas | ||
| pz | Pozzolanic additives | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of pozzolans for creating or enhancing a hydraulic set in a mortar or render (pozzolans may include highly fired ceramic material, HTI or low sulphate PFA etc) | ||
| ra | Radiators and stoves | |
| Suppliers of reproduction cast iron radiators and stoves | ||
| rd | Roof drainage (gutters, hoppers, etc) | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional cast metal rainwater systems - gutters, hopper heads, down pipes and related fittings - and bespoke castings in iron or aluminium alloy to match originals | ||
| rf | Roof features, clay | |
| Roof tile manufacturers and craftspeople supplying fired clay roof features to match original examples, such as gable finials and crested ridge tiles, for the restoration and repair of historic roofs | ||
| rl | Roof lights and lantern lights | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of traditionally detailed roof lights and lantern lights | ||
| rt | Roof tiles, clay | |
| Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying fired clay roof tiles to match original examples, such as pantiles and peg tiles, for the restoration and repair of historic roofs | ||
| rs | Roofing slates | |
| Quarries and merchants supplying traditional roofing slate (split 'natural' or metamorphic slate, not artificial or reconstituted slate) | ||
| sk | Secondary glazing | |
| Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of secondary glazing systems for the thermal improvement of historic windows | ||
| sx | Security products | |
| Locks and security fittings for sash windows and traditional doors | ||
| so | Solar protection | |
| Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of window blinds and solar films for the protection of historic interiors from the effects of ultra violet light | ||
| sp | Specialist/general supplies | |
| Builders merchants and general suppliers offering a broad range of products for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings, generally including lime products | ||
| sb | Staircases and balustrades | |
| Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying balustrades and staircases in various materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings, parks and gardens | ||
| ws | Steel windows | |
| Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying steel windows such as Critall-type casements and steel-framed leaded lights | ||
| cp | Stone consolidants | |
| Consultants, suppliers and contractors offering specialist products and services for the consolidation of deteriorating historic stone, statuary and stone carvings | ||
| sr | Stone roofing slates | |
| Quarries and architectural salvage yards supplying natural riven stone slates | ||
| sq | Stone suppliers: banker masons, quarries and importers | |
| Quarries, stone merchants and importers supplying building stone for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| vm | Sustainable building materials | |
| Suppliers of traditional products and materials which have lower embodied energy or are inherently more sustainable than their modern equivalents | ||
| td | Timber doors | |
| Joinery companies, manufacturers and other suppliers of traditionally constructed timber doors for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| tp | Timber and parquet flooring | |
| Timber suppliers and specialist conservators of timber floor boards, parquet block flooring and other historic wooden flooring systems | ||
| tm | Timber mouldings | |
| Joinery companies, manufacturers and other suppliers of skirting boards, dado rails and other timber mouldings for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| ti | Timber suppliers | |
| Specialist suppliers of timber for restoration and repair work, including the principal timber species commonly found in historic buildings, such as English oak | ||
| ve | Veneers | |
| Timber merchants supplying veneers and cabinet makers offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of veneered fittings and furnishings | ||
| wv | Weathervanes | |
| Blacksmiths and metal conservators able to restore and repair historic weathervanes, and to supply bespoke examples to match historic originals | ||
| wf | Window and door fittings | |
| Ironmongers and blacksmiths supplying window catches and stays, sash window systems, door handles, latches, rim locks and other architectural ironmongery for conservation and restoration work | ||
| wg | Window glass | |
| Manufacturers and suppliers of clear glass for the restoration and repair of historic windows, including sheet or cylinder glass | ||
| mw | Windows, metal | |
| Manufacturers, iron foundries and blacksmiths supplying metal windows and fanlights to match original examples for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| tw | Windows, timber | |
| Joinery companies and window manufacturers supplying traditionally detailed timber casements and sash windows for the restoration and repair of historic buildings | ||
| wi | Wirework | |
| Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying wirework, including grilles and decorative panels | ||
| GARDEN & LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS & SERVICES | ||
| cq | Cobblestones & setts | |
| Quarries and stone merchants supplying natural stone setts and cobblestones | ||
| cn | Conservatories | |
| Manufacturers and builders of traditionally detailed conservatories and glass houses | ||
| fe | Fencing, timber | |
| Suppliers of traditional timber fencing | ||
| gw | Garden and conservatory furniture | |
| Conservators offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of historic garden benches, tables and small structures, and for the replication of original examples | ||
| gb | Garden buildings - gazebos, summerhouses, sheds etc | |
| Suppliers of traditionally detailed garden buildings and garden structures | ||
| gd | Garden design/restoration consultants | |
| Specialist consultants for the investigation and restoration of historic garden designs | ||
| go | Garden ornaments, statues and sculpture | |
| Sculptors, conservators and suppliers of garden ornaments and sculpture | ||
| gt | Gates and railings | |
| Metalwork conservators, foundries and blacksmiths manufacturing replica cast and wrought iron gates and railings, and who offer restoration and repair services for original examples | ||
| ho | Horticultural consultants | |
| Specialist consultants in the horticulture of historic gardens | ||
| la | Landscape architects | |
| Landscape architects specialising in the conservation, restoration and management of historic parks, gardens and landscape settings | ||
| ln | Landscaping | |
| Conservation contractors offering landscaping services for historic gardens | ||
| pv | Pavers and flagstones | |
| Quarries and stone merchants supplying natural stone paving slabs and flagstones | ||
| si | Signage | |
| Manufacturers of cast iron signage and conservators specialising in the restoration and repair of historic cast iron examples | ||
| sf | Street furniture | |
| Cast iron foundries and manufacturers supplying traditional benches, lamp posts, bollards and other street furniture | ||
| sn | Sundials | |
| Conservators offering services for the conservation, restoration, repair and installation of sundials | ||
| ADVISORY BODIES & ORGANISATIONS | ||
| ad | Advisory bodies and associations, in general | |
| All organisations of use to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| oc | Accreditation bodies | |
| Professional bodies and institutes offering accreditation for professionals and craftspeople in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| oa | Archaeological organisations | |
| Archaeological organisations, institutes and information resources relating to the archaeology of buildings and monuments | ||
| aw | Awards | |
| Awards for conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places and for traditional craft skills | ||
| ob | Building conservation advisory bodies | |
| Heritage organisations, building conservation advisory bodies and other special interest groups and associations | ||
| oe | Ecclesiastical organisations | |
| Church authorities, religious bodies and specialist organisations concerned with the conservation, restoration and repair of historic places of worship | ||
| en | Environmental organisations | |
| Nature conservation organisations, environmental bodies and relevant government bodies | ||
| ex | Exhibitions and events | |
| Bodies organising exhibitions and trade shows for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| gv | Government and public bodies | |
| Government departments and statutory bodies of use to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| gr | Grant sources | |
| Sources of grants for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| oi | International organisations | |
| Organistions outside the UK of interest to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| ol | Landscape conservation organisations | |
| Professional bodies, associations and special interest groups involved in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic gardens, landscapes and townscapes | ||
| mu | Museums and archives | |
| Information resources, including open air museums and historic building collections open to the public | ||
| ne | National bodies: England | |
| National and government bodies in England with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation | ||
| ni | National bodies: NI | |
| National and government bodies in Northern Ireland with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation | ||
| nr | National bodies: Republic of Ireland | |
| National and government bodies in the Republic of Ireland with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation | ||
| ns | National bodies: Scotland | |
| National and government bodies in Scotland with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation | ||
| nw | National bodies: Wales | |
| National and government bodies in Wales with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation | ||
| op | Professional/trade associations | |
| Professional bodies, institutes and trade associations involved in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| pu | Publishers | |
| Voluntary organisations and publishers providing books and magazines on the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| ot | Training organisations | |
| Organisations providing courses and training for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places | ||
| COURSES | ||
| co | Building conservation courses (general) | |
| Courses and training in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and the built environment | ||
| yu | Undergraduate Courses | |
| Undergraduate degree and diploma courses relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment | ||
| yp | Postgraduate Courses | |
| Postgraduate courses relating to the conservation of historic buildings, heritage, artefacts and/or the historic environment | ||
| ya | Archaeology Courses | |
| Postgraduate courses relating to the conservation of historic buildings, heritage, artefacts and/or the historic environment | ||
| yc | Craft Training | |
| Courses and training in craft skills relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment | ||
| cg | Garden conservation courses | |
| Courses and training in the conservation, restoration and maintenance of historic landscapes and gardens | ||
| ys | Short Courses | |
| Short courses relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment | ||
| ym | Miscellaneous Courses | |
| Courses and training programmes relating to the conservation of heritage assets: these miscellaneous courses are typically less than one year but longer than a few weeks | ||
Until now, timber and joinery repairs were divided between three main product/service categories; timber framers (tf), fine joinery (jo) and cabinet makers (cb). Two new categories have now been added:
Joinery workshops: This category has been added to clarify the distinction between in situ joinery repairs and joinery workshop services where items are made or repaired off-site.
RELATED LINKS
ALL ADVERTISING
- Website
- The Building Conservation Directory
- Historic Churches
- CIfA Client Guide
- The Archaeologist
- IHBC Yearbook
- Context
- Heritage Now
See also
Publications
accepting advertising:
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The
Building Conservation Directory |
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The CIfA |
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The
IHBC Yearbook |
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For information regarding
the most appropriate Product or Service Code, please contact
Carla Winchcombe at:
High
Street, Tisbury
Wiltshire SP3 6HA
Tel 01747 871717
Fax 01747 871718
