Directory of Traditional Building Skills

Comprehensive architectural services in relation to conservation projects including refurbishment, conversion, advice on repair or extension of historic buildings.

Previous Work:

Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts, Belfast 2014
Conversion of Grade B+ listed Gothic Victorian Church. Included restoration of hammer beam trussed roof and new interventions.

An Chulturlann, Belfast 2011
Extension and internal reconfiguration of a formerly converted church.

Glendun Road, Cushendun 2013
Simple vernacular extension to private dwelling .

Specialists in stained and leaded glass restoration including protection for external historic glass. Also designs and manufactures new stained glass and works with crown or handmade glass.

Previous Work:

Guildhall Londonderry 2012
Stained glass restoration and new leaded glass design and installation.

St Mary's Church, Crosserlough, Monaghan 2013
Stained glass and leaded glass restoration including external storm glazing protection.

Clanabogan Parish Church, Tyrone 2013
Restoration of cast iron windows and installation of storm glazing protection to stained glass.

An architectural design practice that also provides interior design. They have developed a reputation for thoughtful design with historical buildings and reuse of redundant buildings.

Awards: DOE Conservation Award, Europa Nostra Award, National Railway Preservation Award, CEF Technical Excellence Award

Previous Work:

Helen's Bay Railway Station, Helens bay 2013
Extensive restoration & conversion of derelict station building.

Old City Fire station, Londonderry 2006
Restoration, conversion and extension of listed Fire station.

Linen Hall Library, Belfast 2001
Extensive restoration of interior, design of new entrance and extension into another listed building.

Specialists with expertise in conservation and restoration of listed and historic buildings.

Previous Work:

Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast 2010
Refurbishment and extension of B+ listed building to provide enhanced community arts centre.

Riddel Hall, Belfast 2011
Restoration and conservation of building with the integration of two new buildings .

Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast 2011
Restoration of Grade A listed buildings to provide new visitor attraction and conference centre.

Architectural specialists in restoration and conservation of listed buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas and management of social housing.

Previous Work:

Tullymurry House, County Down 2012
Restoration of an early Victorian House.

McMaster Street, Belfast 2012
Restoration and retrofit of terraced houses.

Sion Mills Stables, 2013
Phase 1 restoration of derelict stable block.

At Heritage we appreciate the importance of a job well done. We specialise in

• the provision of quality historic building materials,
• consultation,
• training, and
• carrying out restoration and conservation building projects.

Our range of products and network of contacts is growing continuously. We will help you in any way we can. Our business ethos is our passion for quality traditional building products and we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service.

Previous Work:

Parish Church, Co. Antrim
Internal lime plaster, decorative plaster mouldings and lime harling render.

Thatched Cottage, Co. Antrim
Removal of cementitious render and replacement with sponged lime render finish.

New Build Farmhouse, Co. Antrim
Building of stone in lime mortar and application of coloured lime render.

Restoration of Thatched Cottage Co. Antrim
Total restoration of vernacular thatched cottage which had been destroyed by fire. Work included re-roofing and re-thatching, rebuilding of chimney and fire breast, repointing, lime plastering, lime wash decoration, consolidation of stonework and installation of limecrete floor.

Supplier of cast iron rainwater and soil goods, including pipes, gutters, ornamental heads, air brick and ancillary brickwork.

Main contractor with skills in brickwork, stonework replacement and repairs, repointing, natural slating, joinery and lime plastering.

Previous Work:

Magherintemple Gate Lodge, Ballycastle 2011
Restoration of derelict gatelodge including construction of a stone built extension.

Gracehill Moravian, Ballymena 2010
Restoration of the church including re-roofing, replastering with lime render, window repairs and redecoration.

Coach House, Castle Upton, Templepatrick 2009
Conversion of the coach house into residential accommodation and restoration of the tower. Works included re-pointing, replacement of windows and spire.

Small joinery company specializing in sliding sash window repairs. Restoration of other items also undertaken.

Main contractor that specialises in stonework, repointing and lime plastering, roofing, window repair, joinery, damp proofing and wood rot treatments.

Works within a radius of 25 miles from Katesbridge.

Previous Work:

Tullymurry House, County Down 2012
Extensive restoration of roof including rebuilding a chimney stack. Sash windows were also repaired and internal dampness was rectified.

Tullylish Linen Watch Towers 2013
All masonry work restored.

House, Banbridge 2008
Extensive structural restoration and repair of roof. Internal joinery works and damp prevention work was also completed.