Specialists near Reading

Non-profit organisation

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) supports communities in finding enterprising solutions for revitalizing historic buildings. They focus on enabling the sustainable reuse and management of these buildings, ensuring their preservation for future generations. AHF delivers targeted investment and provides support to charities and social enterprises, empowering them to take ownership of, develop, and sustain new uses for historic buildings. They champion the impact of heritage and community-led regeneration, inspiring others to recognize the value of preserving architectural heritage.

Plasterer

Cornice Store specializes in handmade plaster cornices, ceiling roses, and wall panels, catering to Victorian, Edwardian, and Regency period homes. They offer a range of products designed to enhance the character of period properties, focusing on quality craftsmanship and authentic designs. Their collections include cornices, ceiling roses, panel moulding, and lighting cornices. Key services include the creation of bespoke cornice designs and replication of existing cornices. They also offer expert installation services by their in-house team of qualified craftsmen. Cornice Store is committed to sustainability, using natural materials, zero plastic packaging, and actively reducing waste by creating smaller products from surplus materials.

Building restoration service

CovingDons specializes in decorative plasterwork, offering services to match existing designs, create external mouldings, and work with glass-reinforced gypsum. They are dedicated to providing exceptional service and support for all decorative plasterwork needs. They offer bespoke plasterwork services. CovingDons values inquiries and is available to assist with questions, quotes, and project discussions. They are located in Pinner, London.

Wood floor refinishing service

Profloor-restore specializes in bringing out the best in all floor care needs, addressing everything from unique damage to everyday scuffs. They offer sanding, gap-filling, staining, recoloring, refinishing, repairing, and restoring wood flooring, working with pine boards, oak, and exotic timbers like jatoba, jarra, teak, and wenge. Their approach focuses on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, ensuring floors look their best. They provide dustless floor sanding for Victorian pine floorboards, parquet floors, real/engineered floors, worktops, and staircases. Additionally, they offer DRY Organic carpet cleaning and tile and grout cleaning for natural stone, including slate, limestone, sandstone, and porcelain. All hard floors can be cleaned and sealed using state-of-the-art machinery. They serve Middlesex, Surrey, London, and all the home counties.

Plasterer

Modillion Plaster Mouldings are specialists in creating and installing bespoke plaster designs, hand-crafted using traditional methods. With 30 years of experience, this family-run business caters to both private residences and commercial projects, including historic and heritage plaster restoration. They focus on adding character and sophistication to homes, addressing needs from Victorian high ceilings to period property feature repairs. Modillion offers a range of services, including bespoke home plaster mouldings with quick installation times and pre-made cornice and coving options. They also provide commercial plaster mouldings with free delivery on qualifying orders. Their expertise extends to plaster cornice, panels, archways, columns, ceiling roses, corbels, fireplaces, and niches. Modillion has worked on prestigious projects for English Heritage, The National Trust, and numerous high-profile establishments.

Plasterer

CM Cornice Ltd is a fibrous plastering company located in Kingston Upon Thames. With over 15 years of experience, they have established a strong reputation in the London & Surrey areas. They possess extensive knowledge of homes from various time periods, ensuring historically accurate and sympathetic restoration work. CM Cornice specializes in cornice, coving, panel moulding, and ceiling roses. They offer free quotations and samples to assist clients in making informed decisions. Their services include cornice installation, and they showcase their previous work to provide inspiration. CM Cornice prides itself on experienced craftsmen, excellent standards, competitive prices, and professional service.

Moulding Supplier

Plaster Mouldings Direct offers professional restoration and repair services for historic and period buildings across the UK. With years of specialist experience, their craftsmen combine traditional techniques with modern materials to restore damaged architectural features to their original beauty. They understand the importance of preserving architectural heritage and work sympathetically with historic buildings. They specialize in the repair and restoration of both external and internal features. Key services include repairing weather damage, stabilizing structural cracks, recreating missing elements, and complete refurbishment. They have specialist expertise restoring period features from Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian properties. They offer site surveys, detailed quotes, expert repair, perfect matching, and a quality guarantee.

Consultant

Architectural History Practice (AHP) is a research-based heritage consultancy. They specialize in providing advice on listed buildings and historic places, offering expertise rooted in thorough research. AHP's approach focuses on delivering informed and practical solutions for the preservation and management of architectural heritage. Their key services include heritage statements, historic building reports, and conservation management plans. They also offer listing assessments and specialist advice. AHP's commitment to research ensures that their advice is well-founded and tailored to the specific needs of each project.

Floor sanding and polishing service

Flooring contractor

AAFloors, based in Muswell Hill, specializes in the restoration of wood floors and offers expert services in period home renovation. With extensive experience working with Victorian and Georgian homes, they are dedicated to restoring original wood floors to their former beauty. AAFloors understands the unique requirements of period properties, providing seamless restorations by supplying and fitting reclaimed floorboards to match existing features. Their approach combines traditional techniques with modern technology to deliver exceptional results. AAFloors provides a comprehensive range of services, including dust-free sanding, finishing, repairs, and the installation of solid, engineered, and parquet flooring. They are experienced in subfloor preparation, acoustic and thermal insulation, and offer a 24-month labor-free maintenance guarantee on sanded and finished floors. Serving North & West London and beyond, AAFloors stands out with its commitment to quality, dust-free processes, and the use of eco-friendly, low VOC finishes.

residential • heritage • commercial

Cameron Bosque Brookes Architects is an award-winning architectural practice that transforms homes, creates vibrant commercial spaces, and preserves the heritage of historic buildings. They offer a thoughtful and practical approach to architecture, aiming to inspire and elevate the way people live, connect, and work. The team has experience working on listed and historic building projects in conservation areas.

Window installation service

Paint stripping service

PJ Pine & Son, established in London over 35 years ago, specializes in professional door, floor, and fireplace restoration services. They cater to both residential and commercial projects throughout Clapham (SW4), Croydon, Wandsworth, Lambeth, London, and the Southeast region. With decades of experience, they have built a solid reputation based on their knowledge and commitment to restoring wooden, cast iron, and slate items. Their services include paint and varnish stripping to help restore wood and metalwork to its original condition. PJ Pine & Son offers a comprehensive range of services, including wooden floor sanding and finishing, parquet floor repair and sanding, and wooden furniture paint stripping. They also provide expert restoration of antique/Victorian fireplaces, professional radiator stripping, and garden furniture & decking restoration. Additionally, they offer floor polishing, refinishing & renovation, and sell quality restored period doors and fireplaces. They are known for their high standards and offer a same-day door service.

Architect

KMHeritage offers consultancy for the historic built environment. They assist those responsible for proposing and controlling development by reconciling necessary change with the protection of valuable heritage. The firm understands that historic buildings are physical expressions of identities and histories, requiring careful management during periods of change. KMHeritage focuses on gathering information, making informed assessments, identifying significance, arguing the case for change or preservation, and negotiating acceptable solutions. They are members of the RIBA. Contact Anne Roache to discuss how they can assist with your project.

Window installation service

cornice • decorative plaster • fibrous plaster

The Cornice Man, led by Simon Grieve, leverages over 20 years of fibrous plastering experience to enhance period homes and commercial spaces. Specializing in internal decorative plasterwork, they offer comprehensive services including the supply, fitting, repair, and restoration of cornices, mouldings, and ornate plasterwork. They excel at replicating existing designs, particularly in older properties, and Simon Grieve personally oversees each project, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and a tailored, specialist service.

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Contractor

Building restoration service

Building restoration service

Kitchen Renovator

MS Interiors and Building Ltd provides professional home improvements throughout Southampton and Hampshire. With a commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, they offer a comprehensive range of building services to enhance your living space. From kitchen and bathroom refurbishments to house extensions and garage conversions, their experienced team manages projects from initial design to final completion. MS Interiors and Building delivers expert kitchen and bathroom installations, double glazed windows and doors, brickwork, plastering, painting, decorating, tiling, flooring, plumbing, and electrical services. As proud members of the FMB (Federation of Master Builders), they adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and service. Serving Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, and surrounding areas, they are dedicated to bringing your home renovation visions to life.