Specialist Skills Directory

A directory of specialist crafts people working to preserve the nation's heritage buildings.

Whether you need a blacksmith or a embroiderer, a steeplejack or a stained glass restorer, look first in our Specialist Skills Directory - you should be able to find the right person for the job. Anything from a leaking roof or stained glass that needs repairing, to new toilet facilities that need installing, to IT support and fundraising consultants.

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The use of trade, firm or business names in the Specialist Skills Directory is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an endorsement or approval by the National Churches Trust of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.

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LJB Lee Botting LTD

Sussex

Our team of experienced, reputable and friendly Builders in Eastbourne manage a full spectrum of building works. Trusted by thousands of customers since 1999.

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Established Stone

England, Greater London, Kent, Sussex

Established Stone Limited is a specialist architectural stonemasonry company dedicated to the conservation, repair and creation of high quality stonework for the heritage sector.

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William Sugg & Co Ltd

Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Sussex, Wales

The Heritage Gas and Electric Lighting Specialists, William Sugg & Co Ltd have been supplying interior and exterior decorative and heritage lighting for nearly 180 years.

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Cowley Group Ltd

Greater London, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex

Cowley Group, founded in 1936, is a family-run business specialising in commercial heating services for churches and schools, as well as wider public and private-sector buildings.

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Utility Aid

England, Scotland, Wales

Utility Aid exists to help charities and not-for-profit organisations source energy. For over 20 years, we have helped charities and not-for-profit organisations bring down their energy costs.

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Rodells Contracts Ltd

Hertfordshire

Offering lightning protection testing, repairs and installation, various repair works, inspections, RWG works using steeplejacking techniques and rope access.

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McGregor Bowes

City of Edinburgh

Based in Edinburgh and serving Scotland and North England, McGregor Bowes is an architectural practice with a track record of award-winning projects demonstrating the firm's commitment to securing architectural heritage and design quality, with a personal service.

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William Barsley

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

William Barsley is a classically trained woodcarver specialising in bespoke carving and restoration, working across the UK and internationally.

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GB-Sol

Wales

Established in 1994, GB-Sol is an independent UK company, manufacturing solar PV panels and authentic looking solar slates at our spacious factory just north of Cardiff.

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BAF Flooring Services UK

Greater London

BAF Flooring Services has been proudly delivering flooring refurbishment and restoration to churches in and across London for over eight years.

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Michael Swords Studio

England, Greater London

Michael Swords Studio is a London-based architectural practice specialising in conservation, restoration, and the sensitive integration of new interventions within historic buildings.

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Cumbria Roofing

Cumbria

We are a heritage roofing company, we have worked on many historical buildings churches castle and listed buildings.