Directory of Traditional Building Skills

Specialist Property Surveys for Damp, Decay and woodworm with expertise in dry or wet rot, rising damp, condensation control and cavity wall ties.

Previous Work:

Richhill Castle, Armagh 2013
Detailed timber by timber inspection regarding main roof voids.

Principal's House at Union Theological College, Belfast 2012
Inspection of roof and floor timbers with associated masonry and provision of specifications for treatments.

McGarel Town Hall, Larne 2011
Inspection of external fabric, roof and floor timbers and associated masonry. Specifications were provided for treatments and repairs.

Specialising in architectural and sustainable or low energy design, building surveying and CDM Coordination.

Previous Work:

Hillsborough Castle 2014.
Commissioned to create a Conservation Management Plan.

Kew Palace Georgian Kitchens, 2011.
A Conservation Management Plan was produced to inform future restoration and representation.

Kew Palace Pagoda, 2013.
A Conservation Management Plan was completed to inform future development.

Gary Soltys

Specialists with over 40 years experience in stone masonry and general building work.

Previous Work:

Clougher Cathedral, County Tyrone 2013
Sympathetic restoration to damaged boundary wall of church.

Tamlaght Church, Londonderry 2013
Sympathetic restoration of traditional lime and mortar pointing.

Tamlaght Church, Londonderry 2014
Restoration of ornamental stonework on entrance wall.

Architect with 25 years experience with restoration, conservation and conversion of historic or traditional buildings.

Awards: Finalist on BBC NI House of the Year 2012

Previous Work:

Former Railway Station, Portrush 2012
Conversion of the railway station building into a retail unit, included reinstating many original features.

Metro Bar on Lower Crescent, Belfast 2012
Refurbishment of exterior facade of public house including traditional canvas and wrought iron awning.

Empire Music Hall, Belfast 2012
Essential repairs to roof including all leadwork and exterior sandstone.

Architects specialising in design and restoration of historic buildings including condition surveys, conservation reports, listed building consent, building control applications and certificate of works.

Previous Work:

Waterloo Place, Londonderry 2009
Refurbishment and extension of former hotel into offices with retail space at ground level. Involved repointing of brickwork, restoring the historic shop fronts and windows and all period detailing.

Waterloo Street, Londonderry 2014
Refurbishment and extension of terrace properties adjacent to City Walls as part of Townscape Heritage Initiative.

St Conal's Hospital, Letterkenny 2013
Refurbishment and restoration including structural repairs to timber elements, restoration of sliding sash windows, roof and repointing and repair of external stonework.

Supplier of Natural Hydraulic Limes, paints, eco-friendly building materials, traditional and reclaimed materials.

Previous Work:

Bishops Palace, Armagh 2014
Supplied specialist lime plaster.

Union Theological College, Belfast 2011
Supplied Natural Hydraulic Lime render that was coloured to match insitu sandstone.

St Mary's Church, Fermanagh 2011
Supplied Natural Hydraulic Lime and silicate paints for interior finishes.

Multi-award winning practice that specialises in sensitive historic building conservation, repair, restoration and sympathetic extensions.

Awards: Finalist on BBC NI House of the Year 2012

Previous Work:

Ballynorthland Manor, Dungannon 2019
Restoration and redevelopment of 18th century stone courtyard building into private residential apartments and duplex accommodation.

Montalto, Ballynahinch 2018
Restoration, alteration and contemporary extension to a 19th century listed cottage.

Finnebrogue House, Downpatrick 2013
Phased restoration and alteration to Georgian residence.

The Courtyard at Drumnabreeze House, Magheralin 2007
Restoration and redevelopment of derelict Georgian courtyard into mixed use accommodation.

Blacksmith specialising in restoration and new build traditional ironwork. Also design and making of metal sculpture and garden architecture.

Previous Work:

Entrance doors - Ards Priory
Restoration of and replacement of degraded ironwork on this scheduled monument

Traditional Gates - Private Client
Traditionally forged gates in the local vernacular style

Rose Obelisks - Hillsborough Castle
Ornate rose Obelisks for the Granville Garden

Entrance Gates - Greencastle
Replacement entrance gates and overthrow for this scheduled monument in Co. Down

Specialists in restoring and repairing existing Church interiors and furniture. Experts in restoring and renovating existing joinery and transforming these buildings by cleaning, repairing and restoring the wood.

Previous Work:

St. Mary's Church, Dunamore, Co. Tyrone 2013
Replication of original walnut frame for Church Interior.

Old Library, St Mary's University College, Belfast 2014
Restoration and cleaning of all internal timber elements including shelving, doors and panelling

St. Michael's Church, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone 2014
Replications of original frames and artwork.