Specialist Craftsmanship

Historic Trades Directory

Connecting custodians of period homes with the skilled artisans required to maintain them.

Historic Trades Directory

Craftspeople Who Understand Heritage

Not all builders understand historic properties. These vetted craftspeople specialize in traditional techniques essential for conservation area work.

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Heritage Lime Works

Lime & Plaster Specialists

Fourth-generation lime plasterers specializing in historic London properties. We use only traditional lime putty mortars mixed on site to match original specifications.

Lime plasteringLime pointingStucco repairRoughcast render
40+ years (family business since 1985)
North London
5
020 7XXX XXXXWebsite
SPAB Scholars • Building Limes Forum members • Historic England approved
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The Traditional Plastering Company

Lime & Plaster Specialists

Specialist in decorative plasterwork restoration and reproduction. We can match any existing moulding profile or create new designs in the period style.

Ornamental plasterworkCeiling rosesCornicingFibrous plaster
25 years
Central London
5
020 7XXX XXXX
Guild of Master Craftsmen • CITB registered
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Hampstead Sash Window Specialists

Heritage Joinery

Dedicated sash window specialists working exclusively on period properties in NW3 and surrounding areas. We restore rather than replace wherever possible.

Sash window restorationSash window manufactureDraught-proofingCasement windows
30 years
Hampstead, NW3
5
020 7XXX XXXXWebsite
FENSA registered • TrustMark • Which? Trusted Trader
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Bespoke Period Joinery

Heritage Joinery

Architectural joinery workshop producing doors, panelling, and bespoke furniture to match historic originals. All work made in our London workshop.

Period doorsPanellingStaircasesBuilt-in furniture
20 years
East London workshop
4.5
020 8XXX XXXXWebsite
BWF members • FSC certified
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Heritage Roofing London

Traditional Roofing

Specialist heritage roofers working on listed buildings and conservation area properties. We source authentic materials including genuine Welsh slate and hand-made tiles.

Welsh slateHand-made clay tilesLead workChimney repair
35 years
North London
5
020 7XXX XXXX
NFRC members • Historic England approved • Lead Contractors Association
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London Stone Conservation

Stone Masonry

PACR accredited stone conservators specializing in Portland stone and other building stones. We use only reversible, breathable repair methods.

Stone cleaningStone repairStone carvingConservation work
28 years
London
5
020 7XXX XXXXWebsite
PACR accredited • Stone Federation members • Historic England approved
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Victorian Ironworks

Architectural Metalwork

Specialist in period ironwork restoration and reproduction. We can cast new components to match originals or fabricate bespoke designs in traditional styles.

Cast iron railingsWrought iron gatesBalconiesRestoration
22 years
South London
4.5
020 8XXX XXXX
NASC members • Guild of Master Craftsmen
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Traditional Glass Studio

Period Glazing

Studio specializing in leaded light restoration and reproduction. We can restore original panels or create new designs in authentic Arts & Crafts or Victorian styles.

Leaded lightsStained glassCrown glassPeriod glazing
18 years
West London
5
020 8XXX XXXXWebsite
BSMGP members • ICON members
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Period Paint Specialists

Heritage Decorating

Traditional decorators using historic paint techniques including limewash, distemper, and traditional oil paints. We also undertake gilding and decorative painting.

LimewashDistemperOil-based paintsGilding
25 years
Central London
5
020 7XXX XXXX
PDA members • SPAB recommended
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Heritage Brickwork Ltd

Traditional Brickwork

Specialist brick restoration using traditional techniques. All pointing work in lime mortar to match original specifications. DOFF and TORC cleaning systems.

Lime pointingBrick repairTuck pointingBrick cleaning
32 years
North London
5
020 8XXX XXXXWebsite
FMB members • Historic England approved • TrustMark

Note: The Hampstead Design Journal provides this directory as a resource for homeowners. We recommend obtaining multiple quotes and verifying credentials before engaging any tradesperson. Verified status indicates the tradesperson has demonstrated relevant experience to our team.