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.

Read the stories of the skilled craftspeople who work with historic buildings on our blog

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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Adams Napier Partnership

Scotland

Adams Napier Partnership has the largest number of RICS Accredited Historic Building Professionals in Scotland and specialises in building conservation, providing a full range of heritage consultancy services including condition surveys, quinquennial inspections, contract administration, project management, defects analysis, historic plasterwork assessment, lime and masonry consultancy, planned preventative maintenance, conservation planning, fire risk assessment and CDM Regulations compliance.

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G/S Plastering and Tiling

Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk

Specialists in traditional lime plastering, lime render, pargeting, and flint repair and repointing using lime mortar. Other services include modern plaster, cement render and tiling.

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CDL Steeplejacks

Lincolnshire

Heritage works is at the core of C.D.L steeplejacks skill set with many projects being taken on in the heritage sector by our dedicated team.

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Mongoose Stained Glass Ltd

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex

Specialist stained glass restorers for heritage buildings.

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Lincoln Conservation

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Specialists in the conservation and restoration of the interior and exterior features of listed and historic buildings, historic artefacts, easel paintings and historic paint analysis.

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Irving Patrick Consulting Ltd

England, Scotland, Wales

Heritage Consultants: Fundraising and Income Generation; Audience and Stakeholder Development; Business Planning; Project Development and Delivery; Heritage Statements; Organisational and Project Support

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Harrison Flagpoles

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Harrison Flagpoles are the UK specialists in flags, flagpoles and banner pole solutions for churches, homes, businesses and public spaces. Our quality products adorn some of the most prestigious...

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Cunningham Stone Contracts Limited

Oxfordshire

We are based in Saintfield Northern Ireland, our company takes a project from start to completion, we offer a design, supply and fitting service. We specialise in Natural Stone Masonry, Restoration...

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Merrin Joinery

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Merrin Joinery specialises in producing bespoke joinery for historic, ecclesiastical & listed buildings. From our workshop near Sherwood Forest we make all types of windows, doors sets,...

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The Architect Studio Ltd

Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk

If you wonder about everyday maintenance tasks needed to keep your church building in good condition, frequency of building inspections for potential issues or damage, steps to prevent vandalism or theft, or how to implement eco-friendly practices, then please get in touch to discuss how The Architect Studio can assist you. At The Architect Studio, we understand the financial and time concerns imposed on PCCs. We work with you to help you look after your church building to continue serving your congregation and the local community. Patricia Forero-Senior is the founder-director of The Architect Studio. She is an accredited conservation architect (AABC) and inspecting architect for the Diocese of Chelmsford, St Albans, St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. She has successfully delivered many large and small projects involving major repair works and refurbishments, usually through grant funding. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Holy Well Glass

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Leading independent Stained Glass Conservation studio, by Royal Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen  

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McGregor Bowes

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

McGregor Bowes was established in 2010 by Chris Bowes with a commitment to conserving architecture and design quality. Chris has accreditation at the highest level from both the Royal Incorporation...