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The two-character codes to the right of the category are unique to each and may be used for quick reference in any emails.
Contractors: Select your main business type first - eg 'Building contractors'. Please don't select other specialist areas, such as 'Joinery', unless you wish to receive enquiries for projects that only involve that category of work.
To help you quickly find the service you required, the list below is ordered as follows;
BUILDING CONSERVATION PRODUCTS & MATERIALS
| Aggregates | ag | Suppliers of building sands and other aggregates for the production of lime mortars and renders |
| Air lime (non-hydraulic) | lm | Suppliers and manufacturers of lime (calcium hydroxide), typically in the form of lime putty, for making non-hydraulic mortars, renders, plaster and lime wash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Antique & decorative light fittings & accessories | li | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditionally detailed light fittings, lamp posts and lighting systems, and conservators offering restoration and replication services for original fittings |
| Architectural ironmongery | wf | Ironmongers and blacksmiths supplying window catches and stays, sash window systems, door handles, latches, rim locks and other architectural ironmongery for conservation and restoration work |
| Architectural salvage | as | Suppliers of reclaimed building materials, architectural fittings and furnishings of known provenance, ethically sourced |
| Architectural terracotta: suppliers | at | Manufacturers and suppliers of replica architectural terracotta and faience for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Architraves - see Timber mouldings | tm | Joinery companies, manufacturers and other suppliers of skirting boards, dado rails and other timber mouldings for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Balustrades & staircases | sb | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying balustrades and staircases in various materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings, parks and gardens |
| Battens, laths & tile pegs | bt | Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying traditionally split and riven lath (for 'lath and plaster'), battens and pegs in oak, chestnut etc for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Blinds & solar protection | so | Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of window blinds and solar films for the protection of historic interiors from the effects of ultra violet light |
| Brick pavers | bp | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional and bespoke brick pavers for the restoration and repair of historic paths, pavements and yard surfaces |
| Brick suppliers | bk | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional and bespoke fired clay bricks to match historic examples |
| Builders merchants, specialist suppliers | sp | Builders merchants and specialist suppliers offering a broad range of products for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings, generally including lime products |
| Casements - see Timber windows | tw | Joinery companies and window manufacturers supplying traditionally detailed timber casements and sash windows for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Cast (reconstructed) stone | cs | Suppliers and contractors supplying bespoke reconstructed and reconstituted stone to match original examples, such as bottle balustrades |
| Chalk (building stone) | ck | Quarries and stone merchants supplying chalk blocks or 'clunch' for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Chandeliers - see Light fittings & accessories: decorative | li | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditionally detailed light fittings, lamp posts and lighting systems, and conservators offering restoration and replication services for original fittings |
| Chimney linings | ch | Suppliers and installers of chimney lining systems to enable the continued use of historic flues |
| Chimney pots | pt | Manufacturers and suppliers of clay chimney pots, including bespoke services for matching original and historic examples |
| Clay roof features | rf | Roof tile manufacturers and craftspeople supplying fired clay roof features to match original examples, such as gable finials and crested ridge tiles, for the restoration and repair of historic roofs |
| Clay roof tiles | rt | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying fired clay roof tiles to match original examples, such as pantiles and peg tiles, for the restoration and repair of historic roofs |
| Clunch (chalk) | ck | Quarries and stone merchants supplying chalk blocks or 'clunch' for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Cob and earth materials | es | Suppliers and manufacturers of cob, daub (for 'wattle and daub'), clay mortars and other earth materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Crown glass - see Window glass | wg | Manufacturers and suppliers of clear glass for the restoration and repair of historic windows, including sheet or cylinder glass |
| Damp and decay treatment products | dp | Suppliers of biocides, insecticides and damp exclusion products for the remedial treatment of damp and decay |
| Decorative finishes | pd | Suppliers offering paints, lime washes, distempers, varnishes, oils, waxes etc and advice for matching original colour schemes and finishes, and for the surface protection, restoration and repair of historic fabric |
| De-salination of masonry | pj | Poultices and poulticing services for the removal of salts from masonry |
| Display lighting, fittings & accessories | lf | Manufacturers, suppliers and consultants offering lighting products and services for historic buildings and museums |
| Door & window furniture | wf | Ironmongers and blacksmiths supplying window catches and stays, sash window systems, door handles, latches, rim locks and other architectural ironmongery for conservation and restoration work |
| Doors (timber) | td | Joinery companies, manufacturers and other suppliers of traditionally constructed timber doors for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Drainage: pipes and gutters | rd | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional cast metal rainwater systems - gutters, hopper heads, down pipes and related fittings - and bespoke castings in iron or aluminium alloy to match originals |
| Earth materials | es | Suppliers and manufacturers of cob, daub (for 'wattle and daub'), clay mortars and other earth materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Ecological building materials | eb | Suppliers of natural, recycled or low carbon products and materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings and the construction of traditional extensions (see also architectural salvage) |
| Electrical products | ep | Manufacturers of electrical products of particular relevance to the conservation and adaptation of historic buildings, such as wireless control systems |
| Equipment: mortar mixers and pointing tools | mt | Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist mortar equipment including roller pan mortar mixers, pointing irons and other tools for the restoration and repair of historic masonry |
| Exterior mouldings | xm | Craftspeople able to supply exterior mouldings to match originals in stucco or modern glass-reinforced cement |
| Faience & terracotta manufacturers | at | Manufacturers and suppliers of replica architectural terracotta and faience for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Fanlights - see metal windows | mw | Manufacturers, iron foundries and blacksmiths supplying metal windows and fanlights to match original examples for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Fire protection systems | fp | Suppliers and consultants for the installation of fire detection, suppression and alarm systems in historic buildings |
| Fire resistant coatings & barriers (suppliers) | fb | Suppliers and manufacturers of fire-resistant and intumescent coatings, seals and barriers for the protection of historic fabric |
| Fire surrounds | fi | Suppliers of fire surrounds, grates, mantelpieces, inserts and glazed tiles |
| Fireplaces | fi | Suppliers of fire surrounds, grates, mantelpieces, inserts and glazed tiles |
| Fixings masonry ties & anchors | zw | Manufacturers and suppliers of remedial ties and anchor systems for the reinforcement and stabilisation of masonry structures |
| Fixings roof ties & plates | zr | Manufacturers and suppliers of fixings for the structural reinforcement of roof structures to restrain spreading |
| Fixings stainless steel | fx | Suppliers of stainless steel fixings for the consolidation and repair of historic fabric |
| Fixings traditional nails | zt | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional wrought iron cut nails |
| Flint suppliers | kf | Stone merchants and craftspeople supplying field flints, knapped flints etc |
| Flitch plates and roof ties | zr | Manufacturers and suppliers of fixings for the structural reinforcement of roof structures to restrain spreading |
| Floor & wall tiles | ft | Manufacturers and conservators of floor and wall tiles, supplying glazed tiles, encaustic tiles and terracotta floor tiles, including bespoke items to match originals |
| Floorboards | ti | Suppliers of timber for restoration and repair work, including the principal timber species commonly found in historic buildings, such as English oak |
| Flue liners | ch | Suppliers and installers of chimney lining systems to enable the continued use of historic flues |
| Gilding materials | gl | Suppliers of gilding products and materials, including gold leaf |
| Glass protection (incl. window grilles) | gp | Window grilles and security fittings for the protection of historic windows from vandalism and burglary |
| Glass, plain, crown & sheet | wg | Manufacturers and suppliers of clear glass for the restoration and repair of historic windows, including sheet or cylinder glass |
| Glass: structural | bg | Specialists in the design and production of frameless glass partitions, balustrades and screens, doors and architectural features |
| Granite & marble suppliers | mg | Quarries, stone merchants and importers supplying marble, granite and other decorative polished stones for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Green building materials | eb | Suppliers of natural, recycled or low carbon products and materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings and the construction of traditional extensions (see also architectural salvage) |
| Grilles, security/window protection | gp | Window grilles and security fittings for the protection of historic windows from vandalism and burglary |
| Grilles, wirework | wi | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying wirework, including grilles and decorative panels |
| Gutters and rainwater pipes | rd | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional cast metal rainwater systems - gutters, hopper heads, down pipes and related fittings - and bespoke castings in iron or aluminium alloy to match originals |
| Hair and fibre reinforcement | re | Suppliers of horse hair (or other animal hair such as goat and cow) and artificial fibres for the reinforcement of mortars, renders and plaster |
| Hydraulic lime | hy | Suppliers and manufacturers of hydraulic lime for making traditional lime mortars, renders and limewash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Insulation | il | Manufacturers and suppliers of insulation products for the thermal insulation of historic buildings |
| Intumescent coatings (suppliers) | fb | Suppliers and manufacturers of fire-resistant and intumescent coatings, seals and barriers for the protection of historic fabric |
| Ironmongery | wf | Ironmongers and blacksmiths supplying window catches and stays, sash window systems, door handles, latches, rim locks and other architectural ironmongery for conservation and restoration work |
| Joinery workshop services | jw | Conservation companies and contractors offering in-house joinery workshop services, including off-site joinery repairs and the manufacture of architectural joinery to match originals |
| Kitchen ranges and stoves | kr | Companies specialising in the conservation and repair of kitchen ranges and stoves |
| Knapped flint | kf | Stone merchants and craftspeople supplying field flints, knapped flints etc |
| Lantern lights & roof lights | rl | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditionally detailed roof lights and lantern lights |
| Laths, battens & tile pegs | bt | Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying traditionally split and riven lath (for 'lath and plaster'), battens and pegs in oak, chestnut etc for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Lead sheet roofing supplies | ld | Manufacturers and suppliers of milled and cast lead sheet, copper sheet and other traditional metal sheet roofing materials |
| Leaded lights | ll | Craftspeople and manufacturers making and repairing leaded lights (the historic glazing system with small, often diamond-shaped panes or 'quarries' set in a lattice of lead 'cames') for the restoration and repair of historic windows |
| Light fittings & accessories decorative | li | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditionally detailed light fittings, lamp posts and lighting systems, and conservators offering restoration and replication services for original fittings |
| Light fittings & accessories display lighting | lf | Manufacturers, suppliers and consultants offering lighting products and services for historic buildings and museums |
| Lime mortar mixers and pointing tools | mt | Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist mortar equipment including roller pan mortar mixers, pointing irons and other tools for the restoration and repair of historic masonry |
| Lime mortars & renders | rm | Manufacturers and suppliers of lime putty (slaked lime - principally calcium hydroxide) and/or hydraulic lime and related products for the production of lime mortars and renders |
| Lime wash | lw | Suppliers and manufacturers of lime wash, pigments and binders for the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Lime hair & fibre reinforcements | re | Suppliers of horse hair (or other animal hair such as goat and cow) and artificial fibres for the reinforcement of mortars, renders and plaster |
| Lime hydraulic | hy | Suppliers and manufacturers of hydraulic lime for making traditional lime mortars, renders and limewash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Lime non-hydraulic (lime putty) | lm | Suppliers and manufacturers of lime (calcium hydroxide), typically in the form of lime putty, for making non-hydraulic mortars, renders, plaster and lime wash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Lime pozzolanic additives | pz | Manufacturers and suppliers of pozzolans for creating or enhancing a hydraulic set in a mortar or render (pozzolans may include highly fired ceramic material, HTI or low sulphate PFA etc) |
| Marble & granite suppliers | mg | Quarries, stone merchants and importers supplying marble, granite and other decorative polished stones for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Masonry cleaning products and materials | mp | Manufacturers and suppliers of products, materials and systems for cleaning stone, brick and terracotta |
| Masonry reinforcement & anchoring | zw | Manufacturers and suppliers of remedial ties and anchor systems for the reinforcement and stabilisation of masonry structures |
| Masonry: stone suppliers | sq | Quarries, stone merchants and importers supplying building stone for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Masons' tools & mortar mixers | mt | Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist mortar equipment including roller pan mortar mixers, pointing irons and other tools for the restoration and repair of historic masonry |
| Materials: general suppliers | sp | Builders merchants and specialist suppliers offering a broad range of products for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings, generally including lime products |
| Mathematical tiles | tn | Manufacturers and suppliers of mathematical tiles, a form of specially shaped tile hung on battens and 'pointed' with mortar to resemble brickwork |
| Metal sheet roofing supplies | ld | Manufacturers and suppliers of milled and cast lead sheet, copper sheet and other traditional metal sheet roofing materials |
| Metal windows & fanlights | mw | Manufacturers, iron foundries and blacksmiths supplying metal windows and fanlights to match original examples for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Metalwork, pattern making | pk | Pattern making for the reproduction of historic cast iron and other cast metalwork, and for the design of new castings in a traditional style |
| Mortar mixers and pointing tools | mt | Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist mortar equipment including roller pan mortar mixers, pointing irons and other tools for the restoration and repair of historic masonry |
| Mortar, hydraulic | hy | Suppliers and manufacturers of hydraulic lime for making traditional lime mortars, renders and limewash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Mortar, non-hydraulic lime | lm | Suppliers and manufacturers of lime (calcium hydroxide), typically in the form of lime putty, for making non-hydraulic mortars, renders, plaster and lime wash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Mortar hair & fibre reinforcements | re | Suppliers of horse hair (or other animal hair such as goat and cow) and artificial fibres for the reinforcement of mortars, renders and plaster |
| Mortar pozzolanic additives | pz | Manufacturers and suppliers of pozzolans for creating or enhancing a hydraulic set in a mortar or render (pozzolans may include highly fired ceramic material, HTI or low sulphate PFA etc) |
| Mortars & render mixes | rm | Manufacturers and suppliers of lime putty (slaked lime - principally calcium hydroxide) and/or hydraulic lime and related products for the production of lime mortars and renders |
| Mouldings, exterior (eg GRC) | xm | Craftspeople able to supply exterior mouldings to match originals in stucco or modern glass-reinforced cement |
| Mouldings, timber | tm | Joinery companies, manufacturers and other suppliers of skirting boards, dado rails and other timber mouldings for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Nails, traditional | zt | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional wrought iron cut nails |
| Non-hydraulic lime | lm | Suppliers and manufacturers of lime (calcium hydroxide), typically in the form of lime putty, for making non-hydraulic mortars, renders, plaster and lime wash for the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Nuts and bolts, stainless steel | fx | Suppliers of stainless steel fixings for the consolidation and repair of historic fabric |
| Oak beams | ti | Suppliers of timber for restoration and repair work, including the principal timber species commonly found in historic buildings, such as English oak |
| Oak shingles (shakes) | os | Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying oak shingles and shakes for the restoration and repair of historic roofs |
| Paint removal products & poultices | pp | Manufacturers and suppliers of solvents and poultices for the removal of salts and other contaminants from porous materials, and for the removal of graffiti and paint |
| Paints & decorative finishes | pd | Suppliers offering paints, lime washes, distempers, varnishes, oils, waxes etc and advice for matching original colour schemes and finishes, and for the surface protection, restoration and repair of historic fabric |
| Papier-mâché | pm | Conservators and suppliers offering conservation and replication services for the restoration and repair of papier-mâché ornament |
| Parquet flooring | tp | Timber suppliers and specialist conservators of timber floor boards, parquet block flooring and other historic wooden flooring systems |
| Pattern making | pk | Pattern making for the reproduction of historic cast iron and other cast metalwork, and for the design of new castings in a traditional style |
| Paving suppliers, brick | bp | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional and bespoke brick pavers for the restoration and repair of historic paths, pavements and yard surfaces |
| Pigments | pg | Manufacturers and suppliers of historic pigments for matching original colour schemes |
| Plasterwork hair & fibre reinforcement | re | Suppliers of horse hair (or other animal hair such as goat and cow) and artificial fibres for the reinforcement of mortars, renders and plaster |
| Plasterwork laths | bt | Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying traditionally split and riven lath (for 'lath and plaster'), battens and pegs in oak, chestnut etc for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Pointing irons & mortar mixers | mt | Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist mortar equipment including roller pan mortar mixers, pointing irons and other tools for the restoration and repair of historic masonry |
| Porches - see relevant crafts, eg metalwork, timberframing, wirework etc | vp | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying traditionally detailed porches and verandas |
| Poultices and poulticing for salt | pj | Poultices and poulticing services for the removal of salts from masonry |
| Poultices for paint removal | pp | Manufacturers and suppliers of solvents and poultices for the removal of salts and other contaminants from porous materials, and for the removal of graffiti and paint |
| Pozzolanic additives | pz | Manufacturers and suppliers of pozzolans for creating or enhancing a hydraulic set in a mortar or render (pozzolans may include highly fired ceramic material, HTI or low sulphate PFA etc) |
| Quarries and stone suppliers | sq | Quarries, stone merchants and importers supplying building stone for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Radiators & stoves | ra | Suppliers of cast iron radiators and stoves |
| Rainwater pipes and gutters | rd | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional cast metal rainwater systems - gutters, hopper heads, down pipes and related fittings - and bespoke castings in iron or aluminium alloy to match originals |
| Reclaimed materials | as | Suppliers of reclaimed building materials, architectural fittings and furnishings of known provenance, ethically sourced |
| Reconstructed stone | cs | Suppliers and contractors supplying bespoke reconstructed and reconstituted stone to match original examples, such as bottle balustrades |
| Roof drainage (gutters, hoppers etc) | rd | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional cast metal rainwater systems - gutters, hopper heads, down pipes and related fittings - and bespoke castings in iron or aluminium alloy to match originals |
| Roof features (clay) | rf | Roof tile manufacturers and craftspeople supplying fired clay roof features to match original examples, such as gable finials and crested ridge tiles, for the restoration and repair of historic roofs |
| Roof lights & lantern lights | rl | Manufacturers and suppliers of traditionally detailed roof lights and lantern lights |
| Roof ties and plates | zr | Manufacturers and suppliers of fixings for the structural reinforcement of roof structures to restrain spreading |
| Roof tiles, clay | rt | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying fired clay roof tiles to match original examples, such as pantiles and peg tiles, for the restoration and repair of historic roofs |
| Roofing slates (metamorphic) | rs | Quarries and merchants supplying traditional roofing slate (split 'natural' or metamorphic slate, not artificial or reconstituted slate) |
| Roofing slates, stone | sr | Quarries and architectural salvage yards supplying natural riven stone slates |
| Salt removal | pj | Poultices and poulticing services for the removal of salts from masonry |
| Salvaged products and materials | as | Suppliers of reclaimed building materials, architectural fittings and furnishings of known provenance, ethically sourced |
| Sashes - see Timber windows | tw | Joinery companies and window manufacturers supplying traditionally detailed timber casements and sash windows for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Screws, stainless steel | fx | Suppliers of stainless steel fixings for the consolidation and repair of historic fabric |
| Secondary glazing | sk | Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of secondary glazing systems for the thermal improvement of historic windows |
| Security grilles and window protection | gp | Window grilles and security fittings for the protection of historic windows from vandalism and burglary |
| Security products | sx | Locks and security fittings for sash windows and traditional doors |
| Shakes, oak | os | Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying oak shingles and shakes for the restoration and repair of historic roofs |
| Shingles (shakes), oak | os | Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying oak shingles and shakes for the restoration and repair of historic roofs |
| Skirtings - see Timber mouldings | tm | Joinery companies, manufacturers and other suppliers of skirting boards, dado rails and other timber mouldings for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Slates, metamorphic ('natural' slate) | rs | Quarries and merchants supplying traditional roofing slate (split 'natural' or metamorphic slate, not artificial or reconstituted slate) |
| Slates, sedimentary ('stone slates') | sr | Quarries and architectural salvage yards supplying natural riven stone slates |
| Solar protection | so | Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of window blinds and solar films for the protection of historic interiors from the effects of ultra violet light |
| Stainless steel fixings | fx | Suppliers of stainless steel fixings for the consolidation and repair of historic fabric |
| Staircases & balustrades | sb | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying balustrades and staircases in various materials for the restoration and repair of historic buildings, parks and gardens |
| Steel windows | ws | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying steel windows such as Critall-type casements and steel-framed leaded lights |
| Stone cleaning: products & materials | mp | Manufacturers and suppliers of products, materials and systems for cleaning stone, brick and terracotta |
| Stone consolidants | cp | Consultants, suppliers and contractors offering specialist products and services for the consolidation of deteriorating historic stone, statuary and stone carvings |
| Stone roofing slates | sr | Quarries and architectural salvage yards supplying natural riven stone slates |
| Stone suppliers banker masons, quarries & importers | sq | Quarries, stone merchants and importers supplying building stone for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Stone suppliers chalk & clunch | ck | Quarries and stone merchants supplying chalk blocks or 'clunch' for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Stone suppliers flint | kf | Stone merchants and craftspeople supplying field flints, knapped flints etc |
| Stone suppliers marble and granite | mg | Quarries, stone merchants and importers supplying marble, granite and other decorative polished stones for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Stone suppliers natural slate (metamorphic) | rs | Quarries and merchants supplying traditional roofing slate (split 'natural' or metamorphic slate, not artificial or reconstituted slate) |
| Stone suppliers stone slates | sr | Quarries and architectural salvage yards supplying natural riven stone slates |
| Stoves & radiators | ra | Suppliers of cast iron radiators and stoves |
| Stoves and kitchen ranges | kr | Companies specialising in the conservation and repair of kitchen ranges and stoves |
| Structural glass | bg | Specialists in the design and production of frameless glass partitions, balustrades and screens, doors and architectural features |
| Structural metal fixings for timber | zr | Manufacturers and suppliers of fixings for the structural reinforcement of roof structures to restrain spreading |
| Sun blinds | so | Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of window blinds and solar films for the protection of historic interiors from the effects of ultra violet light |
| Supplies, general/specialist | sp | Builders merchants and specialist suppliers offering a broad range of products for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings, generally including lime products |
| Terracotta, suppliers of | at | Manufacturers and suppliers of replica architectural terracotta and faience for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Tile pegs, laths & battens | bt | Timber merchants and craftspeople supplying traditionally split and riven lath (for 'lath and plaster'), battens and pegs in oak, chestnut etc for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Tiles, floor & wall | ft | Manufacturers and conservators of floor and wall tiles, supplying glazed tiles, encaustic tiles and terracotta floor tiles, including bespoke items to match originals |
| Tiles, mathematical | tn | Manufacturers and suppliers of mathematical tiles, a form of specially shaped tile hung on battens and 'pointed' with mortar to resemble brickwork |
| Tiles, roof | rt | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying fired clay roof tiles to match original examples, such as pantiles and peg tiles, for the restoration and repair of historic roofs |
| Timber & parquet flooring | tp | Timber suppliers and specialist conservators of timber floor boards, parquet block flooring and other historic wooden flooring systems |
| Timber decay, treatment products | dp | Suppliers of biocides, insecticides and damp exclusion products for the remedial treatment of damp and decay |
| Timber doors | td | Joinery companies, manufacturers and other suppliers of traditionally constructed timber doors for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Timber mouldings | tm | Joinery companies, manufacturers and other suppliers of skirting boards, dado rails and other timber mouldings for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Timber suppliers | ti | Suppliers of timber for restoration and repair work, including the principal timber species commonly found in historic buildings, such as English oak |
| Timber windows | tw | Joinery companies and window manufacturers supplying traditionally detailed timber casements and sash windows for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Tools: pointing tools and mortar mixers | mt | Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist mortar equipment including roller pan mortar mixers, pointing irons and other tools for the restoration and repair of historic masonry |
| Ultraviolet protection | so | Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of window blinds and solar films for the protection of historic interiors from the effects of ultra violet light |
| Veneers | ve | Timber merchants supplying veneers and cabinet makers offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of veneered fittings and furnishings |
| Verandahs - see relevant crafts, eg metalwork, timberframing, wirework etc | vp | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying traditionally detailed porches and verandas |
| Wall ties and anchor systems | zw | Manufacturers and suppliers of remedial ties and anchor systems for the reinforcement and stabilisation of masonry structures |
| Weathervanes | wv | Blacksmiths and metal conservators able to restore and repair historic weathervanes, and to supply bespoke examples to match historic originals |
| Window & door fittings | wf | Ironmongers and blacksmiths supplying window catches and stays, sash window systems, door handles, latches, rim locks and other architectural ironmongery for conservation and restoration work |
| Window films & solar protection | so | Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of window blinds and solar films for the protection of historic interiors from the effects of ultra violet light |
| Window glass | wg | Manufacturers and suppliers of clear glass for the restoration and repair of historic windows, including sheet or cylinder glass |
| Window grilles - see Glass protection (incl. window grilles) | gp | Window grilles and security fittings for the protection of historic windows from vandalism and burglary |
| Windows, metal (all) | mw | Manufacturers, iron foundries and blacksmiths supplying metal windows and fanlights to match original examples for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Windows, steel | ws | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying steel windows such as Critall-type casements and steel-framed leaded lights |
| Windows, timber | tw | Joinery companies and window manufacturers supplying traditionally detailed timber casements and sash windows for the restoration and repair of historic buildings |
| Windows: leaded lights | ll | Craftspeople and manufacturers making and repairing leaded lights (the historic glazing system with small, often diamond-shaped panes or 'quarries' set in a lattice of lead 'cames') for the restoration and repair of historic windows |
| Wireless control systems | ep | Manufacturers of electrical products of particular relevance to the conservation and adaptation of historic buildings, such as wireless control systems |
| Wirework | wi | Manufacturers and craftspeople supplying wirework, including grilles and decorative panels |
| Wood, timber suppliers | ti | Suppliers of timber for restoration and repair work, including the principal timber species commonly found in historic buildings, such as English oak |
CONTRACTORS & CONSERVATORS
| 3D scanning and replication | 3d | 3d scanning (usually by laser) and robotic sculpting services for making replica models of original artefacts |
| Antique & furniture restoration and conservation | an | Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of antique furniture and fittings |
| Antique mirror conservation | mv | Conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of antique mirrors, and suppliers of antiqued mirror glass for the replication of pre-Victorian silver-mercury originals |
| Architectural joinery | jo | Joiners and woodworkers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of fine architectural joinery in historic buildings |
| Architectural terracotta conservation | tc | Building consultants, contractors and stonemasons offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic terracotta, faience (glazed terracotta) and Coade stone |
| Audio visual installations | av | Contractors and engineers specialising in the installation of audio visual services in historic buildings and places of worship |
| Banisters | bn | Fine joiners and craftspeople offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic staircase banisters and balustrades |
| Bird control | bc | Products and specialist services for bird control and the prevention of roosting and perching on historic buildings and monuments, minimising impact on significance |
| Blacksmiths | wr | Blacksmiths and metalwork conservators specialising in the restoration and repair of historic wrought ironwork, and the production of replicas by traditional forge work to match missing components |
| Brass work | bs | Metal conservators offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of architectural and ornamental brasswork |
| Brick services | br | Historic brickwork conservation, restoration and repairs, including specialist lime pointing services |
| Bronze restoration | bz | Metal conservators offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of architectural, sculptural and ornamental bronze work |
| Builders | bu | Building contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and their surroundings |
| Building contractors & consultants | bu | Building contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and their surroundings |
| Building services engineers | sv | Contractors and engineers specialising in the installation and repair of building services (heating, ventilation, lighting and power systems) in historic buildings |
| Cabinet makers | cb | Cabinet makers offering conservation, restoration and repair services for antique furniture and fine architectural joinery of historic buildings, and the reproduction or replication of missing components |
| Carpet beetle (Insect eradication) | ie | Contractors specialising in the eradication of insect pests such as death watch beetle, woodworm, carpet beetle and clothes moth from historic fabric |
| Carpet makers and conservators | ca | Conservation, restoration and repair services for historic carpets and rugs, and their replication |
| Carving, stone | ss | Sculptors and stone carvers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic sculptures and carved stone ornament of historic buildings and monuments |
| Carving, wood | wc | Wood carvers and conservators specialising in the conservation, consolidation, restoration and repair of historic wood carvings and carved decoration in timber |
| Cast iron | ci | Cast iron foundries and metal workers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic cast ironwork |
| Cast lead | pb | Lead contractors and sculpture conservators able to offer restoration and repair services for historic decorative leadwork, including hopper heads |
| Ceramics conservators | ce | Specialists in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic ceramics such as fine wall tiles and floor tiles |
| Chemical cleaning, masonry | cc | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can use acid or alkali chemical cleaning agents where appropriate |
| Church repair contractors | ew | Conservators and contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic churches and other ecclesiastical buildings |
| Clockmakers | cl | Clockmakers and conservators specialising in the maintenance, restoration and repair of turret and tower clocks and other historic, architectural clock forms, and their related features |
| Clocks | cl | Clockmakers and conservators specialising in the maintenance, restoration and repair of turret and tower clocks and other historic, architectural clock forms, and their related features |
| Clothes moth (Insect eradication) | ie | Contractors specialising in the eradication of insect pests such as death watch beetle, woodworm, carpet beetle and clothes moth from historic fabric |
| Cob and earth repairs | ea | Conservation, restoration and repair services for buildings constructed of cob, wychert and other forms of clay, daub or earth |
| Common furniture beetle eradication | ie | Contractors specialising in the eradication of insect pests such as death watch beetle, woodworm, carpet beetle and clothes moth from historic fabric |
| Concrete repairs | cr | Specialist building contractors and conservators offering conservation, restoration and repair services for early reinforced concrete structures |
| Damp & decay treatment (non-destructive) | dd | Contractors specialising in the non-destructive investigation and treatment of damp and decay in historic buildings |
| Death watch beetle (Insect eradication) | ie | Contractors specialising in the eradication of insect pests such as death watch beetle, woodworm, carpet beetle and clothes moth from historic fabric |
| Deconstruction | dc | Specialist contractors offering careful deconstruction services, minimising risk to retained historic fabric and the components to be protected |
| Decorators | ic | Painters and decorators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic decorative schemes |
| Decorators: marbling and graining | pw | Specialist decorators carrying out traditional paint effects such as wood graining and marbling for historic interiors |
| Door furniture: locksmiths | lk | Locksmiths specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic locks and related door furniture |
| Drainage: excavations and French drains | df | Contractors offering groundwork and excavation services for drainage channels, and specialising in the construction of French drains to reduce penetrating groundwater or rising damp |
| Draught stripping | dr | Specialist services for upgrading historic casements, sash windows and doors to prevent draughts |
| Dry rot and wet rot treament | dd | Contractors specialising in the non-destructive investigation and treatment of damp and decay in historic buildings |
| Dry stone walling | dw | Specialists in the construction, restoration and repair of dry stone walls |
| Earth & cob repairs | ea | Conservation, restoration and repair services for buildings constructed of cob, wychert and other forms of clay, daub or earth |
| Ecclesiastical work contractors | ew | Conservators and contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic churches and other ecclesiastical buildings |
| Electrical engineers | ee | Electrical engineers specialising in the installation of new services in historic buildings and the upgrading of old ones |
| Engineers, building services contractors | sv | Contractors and engineers specialising in the installation and repair of building services (heating, ventilation, lighting and power systems) in historic buildings |
| Engineers, electrical | ee | Electrical engineers specialising in the installation of new services in historic buildings and the upgrading of old ones |
| Engineers, mechanical | mn | Specialists in the repair and maintenance of historic machinery and mechanical systems |
| Epoxy resin repairs | er | Contractors and craftsmen offering specialist epoxy resin repair services for historic fabric, such as the replacement of beam ends damaged by damp |
| Etched glass | ef | Glass makers producing new frosted and etched glass to match historic originals and conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of original examples |
| Excavations and French drains | df | Contractors offering groundwork and excavation services for drainage channels, and specialising in the construction of French drains to reduce penetrating groundwater or rising damp |
| Fibrous plasterwork | pf | Plasterers and plasterwork studios offering conservation, restoration, replication and repair services for historic fibrous plasterwork |
| Fine art conservation | fa | The conservation, restoration and repair of historic paintings and other forms of fine art |
| Fine joinery | jo | Joiners and woodworkers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of fine architectural joinery in historic buildings |
| Flint work | fk | Stonemasons specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of flint work, including knapped flint |
| Foundries, iron | ci | Cast iron foundries and metal workers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic cast ironwork |
| French drains and excavation | df | Contractors offering groundwork and excavation services for drainage channels, and specialising in the construction of French drains to reduce penetrating groundwater or rising damp |
| French polishers | fr | Conservators specialising in French polishing and in the restoration and repair of the Shellac-based, high gloss varnishes commoly found on 19th and early 20th century furniture and architectural details |
| Frosted glass | ef | Glass makers producing new frosted and etched glass to match historic originals and conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of original examples |
| Furniture & antique restoration and conservation | an | Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of antique furniture and fittings |
| Gilders | gi | Conservation and restoration services for historic architectural gilding and gilded decoration |
| Glass, frosted, etched | ef | Glass makers producing new frosted and etched glass to match historic originals and conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of original examples |
| Glass, stained/decorative | sg | Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of stained and painted glass windows and leaded lights |
| Goldsmiths & silversmiths | gs | Metalwork conservators offering conservation, restoration and repair services for gold, silver and other precious metalwork |
| Graffiti cleaning & removal | gf | Graffiti cleaning: specialists offering paint and graffiti removal services for historic buildings |
| Graining and marbling | ps | Specialist conservators of graining, marbling and other historic paint effects |
| Groundwork: excavations and French drains | df | Contractors offering groundwork and excavation services for drainage channels, and specialising in the construction of French drains to reduce penetrating groundwater or rising damp |
| Harling, render & stucco | sw | Building contractors and stone masons offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of stucco, roughcast and other traditional lime-based exterior renders or harling |
| Insect and pest eradication | ie | Contractors specialising in the eradication of insect pests such as death watch beetle, woodworm, carpet beetle and clothes moth from historic fabric |
| Interior joinery | jo | Joiners and woodworkers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of fine architectural joinery in historic buildings |
| Interiors conservators & decorators | ic | Painters and decorators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic decorative schemes |
| Ironwork, cast | ci | Cast iron foundries and metal workers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic cast ironwork |
| Ironwork, wrought | wr | Blacksmiths and metalwork conservators specialising in the restoration and repair of historic wrought ironwork, and the production of replicas by traditional forge work to match missing components |
| Joinery (fine joinery) | jo | Joiners and woodworkers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of fine architectural joinery in historic buildings |
| Joinery: panelling conservation | jp | Companies specialising in the conservation and repair of historic timber panelling and panelled joinery |
| Laser cleaning (sculpture/masonry) | ls | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings and sculpture who can offer the use of lasers for the removal of dirt and graffiti where appropriate |
| Laser scanning and replication | 3d | 3d scanning (usually by laser) and robotic sculpting services for making replica models of original artefacts |
| Leadwork, decorative | pb | Lead contractors and sculpture conservators able to offer restoration and repair services for historic decorative leadwork, including hopper heads |
| Leadwork: metal sheet roofing contractors | me | Contractors and craftsmen carrying out the installation, restoration and repair of lead, copper and other traditional metal sheet roofing, including flashings and protective weatherings |
| Letter carving, stone | lr | Stonemasons offering a specialist service in stone letter cutting and carving, including the conservation and restoration of memorial inscriptions |
| Lightning protection | lp | Specialists in the protection of historic buildings from lightning |
| Lime plasterwork | pl | Plasterers and conservators offering restoration and repair services for plain and decorative lime plaster |
| Lime pointing | pn | Stonemasons and conservators offering specialist pointing services for the restoration and repair of historic masonry, including matching original lime mortars |
| Limecrete floors | lt | Specialist contractors installing insulated and permeable solid floor slabs made of lime mortar and an aggregate of either expanded fired clay or foamed glass |
| Locksmiths | lk | Locksmiths specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic locks and related door furniture |
| Marbling and graining | ps | Specialist conservators of graining, marbling and other historic paint effects |
| Marbling and other paint effects | pw | Specialist decorators carrying out traditional paint effects such as wood graining and marbling for historic interiors |
| Masonry cleaning, air/water abrasive | ac | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can use low pressure air/water abrasive methods where appropriate |
| Masonry cleaning, chemical | cc | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can use acid or alkali chemical cleaning agents where appropriate |
| Masonry cleaning, general | mc | Brick, terracotta and stone cleaning companies specialising in historic buildings and sculpture |
| Masonry cleaning, laser | ls | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings and sculpture who can offer the use of lasers for the removal of dirt and graffiti where appropriate |
| Masonry cleaning, poulticing | pr | Conservators and stone cleaning specialists offering poulticing and surface cleaning for the removal of paint and graffiti, and/or the removal of contaminants such as salts from porous historic materials |
| Masonry cleaning, steam | sc | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings use steam cleaning methods where appropriate |
| Masonry cleaning, water (low pressure/nebulous spray) | wt | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can offer the use of nebulous sprays where appropriate (the fine water mist softens the dirt layer and usually precedes scrubbing with non-ferrous brushes) |
| Masonry services (stone masons) | sm | Stone masons and contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic stonework on site, and who are skilled in the use of traditional lime mortars |
| Mechanical engineering | mn | Specialists in the repair and maintenance of historic machinery and mechanical systems |
| Memorials, bronze | bz | Metal conservators offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of architectural, sculptural and ornamental bronze work |
| Memorials, stone | ss | Sculptors and stone carvers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic sculptures and carved stone ornament of historic buildings and monuments |
| Memorials, war | wm | Conservators offering specialist services for the conservation and repair of war memorials (masonry, metalwork and fine sculpture) |
| Metal sculpture | mr | Metalwork conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of metal sculpture, statuary and other fine metalwork |
| Metal sheet roofing contractors | me | Contractors and craftsmen carrying out the installation, restoration and repair of lead, copper and other traditional metal sheet roofing, including flashings and protective weatherings |
| Metalwork, brass | bs | Metal conservators offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of architectural and ornamental brasswork |
| Metalwork, bronze | bz | Metal conservators offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of architectural, sculptural and ornamental bronze work |
| Metalwork, cast iron | ci | Cast iron foundries and metal workers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic cast ironwork |
| Metalwork, wrought iron | wr | Blacksmiths and metalwork conservators specialising in the restoration and repair of historic wrought ironwork, and the production of replicas by traditional forge work to match missing components |
| Metalwork decorative leadwork | pb | Lead contractors and sculpture conservators able to offer restoration and repair services for historic decorative leadwork, including hopper heads |
| Metalwork gold & silversmiths | gs | Metalwork conservators offering conservation, restoration and repair services for gold, silver and other precious metalwork |
| Millwrights | ml | Contractors and craftsmen carrying out the conservation, restoration and repair of wind- and water-powered mills, and other early industrial machinery |
| Mirror conservation and repair | mv | Conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of antique mirrors, and suppliers of antiqued mirror glass for the replication of pre-Victorian silver-mercury originals |
| Mosaics | mo | Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic mosaics |
| Mould making | mm | Conservators able to take moulds from historic objects for replication (plaster ceiling ornamentation for example) or for record purposes |
| Mouldings, fibrous plaster | pf | Plasterers and plasterwork studios offering conservation, restoration, replication and repair services for historic fibrous plasterwork |
| Organ builders | or | Organ builders offering conservation, restoration and repair services for church organs and other historic pipe organs |
| Paint effects | ps | Specialist conservators of graining, marbling and other historic paint effects |
| Paint effects (eg wood graining) | pw | Specialist decorators carrying out traditional paint effects such as wood graining and marbling for historic interiors |
| Paint removal, air/water abrasive | ac | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can use low pressure air/water abrasive methods where appropriate |
| Paint removal, poulticing | pr | Conservators and stone cleaning specialists offering poulticing and surface cleaning for the removal of paint and graffiti, and/or the removal of contaminants such as salts from porous historic materials |
| Paint removal, steam cleaning | sc | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings use steam cleaning methods where appropriate |
| Painting and decorating | ic | Painters and decorators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic decorative schemes |
| Paintings - see Fine art conservation | fa | The conservation, restoration and repair of historic paintings and other forms of fine art |
| Panelling | jp | Companies specialising in the conservation and repair of historic timber panelling and panelled joinery |
| Plaster, exterior - see Render, harling & stucco | sw | Building contractors and stone masons offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of stucco, roughcast and other traditional lime-based exterior renders or harling |
| Plasterers, fibrous | pf | Plasterers and plasterwork studios offering conservation, restoration, replication and repair services for historic fibrous plasterwork |
| Plasterers, lime | pl | Plasterers and conservators offering restoration and repair services for plain and decorative lime plaster |
| Plasterwork mould making | mm | Conservators able to take moulds from historic objects for replication (plaster ceiling ornamentation for example) or for record purposes |
| Plasterwork scagliola | sa | Plasterers and conservators offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of scagliola, a form of through-coloured plasterwork closely resembling polished marble |
| Pointing with lime | pn | Stonemasons and conservators offering specialist pointing services for the restoration and repair of historic masonry, including matching original lime mortars |
| Poulticing (contaminant/paint removal) | pr | Conservators and stone cleaning specialists offering poulticing and surface cleaning for the removal of paint and graffiti, and/or the removal of contaminants such as salts from porous historic materials |
| Relocation of structures | rn | Specialist services for moving historic buildings, monuments and structures to a new location |
| Render, roughcast & stucco | sw | Building contractors and stone masons offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of stucco, roughcast and other traditional lime-based exterior renders or harling |
| Resin repairs | er | Contractors and craftsmen offering specialist epoxy resin repair services for historic fabric, such as the replacement of beam ends damaged by damp |
| Robotic sculpting | 3d | 3d scanning (usually by laser) and robotic sculpting services for making replica models of original artefacts |
| Roofing contractors | rc | Contractors specialising in the restoration and repair of traditional and historic roofs, including natural slate, plain and peg tiles, pantiles and related flashings and weatherings |
| Roughcast, render & stucco | sw | Building contractors and stone masons offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of stucco, roughcast and other traditional lime-based exterior renders or harling |
| Scaffolding | sl | Scaffolding contractors specialising in historic building installations |
| Scagliola | sa | Plasterers and conservators offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of scagliola, a form of through-coloured plasterwork closely resembling polished marble |
| Sculptors and stone carvers | ss | Sculptors and stone carvers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic sculptures and carved stone ornament of historic buildings and monuments |
| Sculpture metal | mr | Metalwork conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of metal sculpture, statuary and other fine metalwork |
| Sculpture stone | ss | Sculptors and stone carvers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic sculptures and carved stone ornament of historic buildings and monuments |
| Services engineers | sv | Contractors and engineers specialising in the installation and repair of building services (heating, ventilation, lighting and power systems) in historic buildings |
| Silversmiths & goldsmiths | gs | Metalwork conservators offering conservation, restoration and repair services for gold, silver and other precious metalwork |
| Stained glass | sg | Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of stained and painted glass windows and leaded lights |
| Staircase banisters | bn | Fine joiners and craftspeople offering a specialist service for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic staircase banisters and balustrades |
| Statuary & stone carving | ss | Sculptors and stone carvers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic sculptures and carved stone ornament of historic buildings and monuments |
| Steam cleaning | sc | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings use steam cleaning methods where appropriate |
| Steeplejacks | sj | Steeplejacks and rope access specialist contractors able to carry out conservation, restoration and repair work at heights |
| Stone carving & statuary | ss | Sculptors and stone carvers specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic sculptures and carved stone ornament of historic buildings and monuments |
| Stone cleaning | mc | Brick, terracotta and stone cleaning companies specialising in historic buildings and sculpture |
| Stone cleaning, air/water abrasive | ac | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can use low pressure air/water abrasive methods where appropriate |
| Stone cleaning, chemical | cc | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can use acid or alkali chemical cleaning agents where appropriate |
| Stone cleaning, laser | ls | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings and sculpture who can offer the use of lasers for the removal of dirt and graffiti where appropriate |
| Stone cleaning, poulticing | pr | Conservators and stone cleaning specialists offering poulticing and surface cleaning for the removal of paint and graffiti, and/or the removal of contaminants such as salts from porous historic materials |
| Stone cleaning, steam | sc | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings use steam cleaning methods where appropriate |
| Stone cleaning, water (low pressure/nebulous) | wt | Specialists in brick and stone cleaning for historic buildings who can offer the use of nebulous sprays where appropriate (the fine water mist softens the dirt layer and usually precedes scrubbing with non-ferrous brushes) |
| Stone masons | sm | Stone masons and contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic stonework on site, and who are skilled in the use of traditional lime mortars |
| Stone, letter carving | lr | Stonemasons offering a specialist service in stone letter cutting and carving, including the conservation and restoration of memorial inscriptions |
| Stone: flint work | fk | Stonemasons specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of flint work, including knapped flint |
| Structural repair and stabilisation | rp | Contractors specialising in the repair, consolidation and stabilisation of historic buildings and monuments, following settlement or structural failure for example |
| Structural timber repairs | tb | Conservation contractors and craftsmen offering specialist services for the repair of architectural and structural timberwork, including roof trusses, rafters, wall plates and beams, joists, studs and plain boarding |
| Structure relocation | rn | Specialist services for moving historic buildings, monuments and structures to a new location |
| Stucco and render | sw | Building contractors and stone masons offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of stucco, roughcast and other traditional lime-based exterior renders or harling |
| Terracotta masonry services | tc | Building consultants, contractors and stonemasons offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic terracotta, faience (glazed terracotta) and Coade stone |
| Textile conservators | tx | Conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic textiles, such as upholstery, curtains, tapestries and fabric hangings |
| Thatch | th | Thatching contractors specialising in the repair and rethatching of traditional thatched roofs such as long straw, combed wheat reed or, in and around Norfolk, water reed. |
| Thatchers | th | Thatching contractors specialising in the repair and rethatching of traditional thatched roofs such as long straw, combed wheat reed or, in and around Norfolk, water reed. |
| Tiles ceramics conservators | ce | Specialists in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic ceramics such as fine wall tiles and floor tiles |
| Tiles mosaics | mo | Craftspeople specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic mosaics |
| Timber decay, damp treatment | dd | Contractors specialising in the non-destructive investigation and treatment of damp and decay in historic buildings |
| Timber decay, insect eradication | ie | Contractors specialising in the eradication of insect pests such as death watch beetle, woodworm, carpet beetle and clothes moth from historic fabric |
| Timber frame builders | tf | Contractors specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic timber-framed buildings and roof structures, and the construction of new traditional timber-framed structures |
| Timber panelling conservation | jp | Companies specialising in the conservation and repair of historic timber panelling and panelled joinery |
| Timber repairs | tb | Conservation contractors and craftsmen offering specialist services for the repair of architectural and structural timberwork, including roof trusses, rafters, wall plates and beams, joists, studs and plain boarding |
| Wall painting conservators | wa | Conservators specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of wall paintings, frescoes and other historic painted decorations |
| Wallpaper conservators | wl | Specialist conservators of wallpapers and wall hangings, and companies offering a matching service for the reproduction of surviving examples |
| War memorials | wm | Conservators offering specialist services for the conservation and repair of war memorials (masonry, metalwork and fine sculpture) |
| Wattle & daub | wd | Contactors and timber framers offering specialist services for the conservation, consolidation, restoration and reinstatement of wattle and daub panels |
| Wet rot and dry rot treatment | dd | Contractors specialising in the non-destructive investigation and treatment of damp and decay in historic buildings |
| Wood carvers & turners | wc | Wood carvers and conservators specialising in the conservation, consolidation, restoration and repair of historic wood carvings and carved decoration in timber |
| Wood graining and marbling | pw | Specialist decorators carrying out traditional paint effects such as wood graining and marbling for historic interiors |
| Woodworm (Insect eradication) | ie | Contractors specialising in the eradication of insect pests such as death watch beetle, woodworm, carpet beetle and clothes moth from historic fabric |
| Wrought ironwork | wr | Blacksmiths and metalwork conservators specialising in the restoration and repair of historic wrought ironwork, and the production of replicas by traditional forge work to match missing components |
PROFESSIONAL & CONSULTANCY SERVICES
| Access audits and advice | da | Specialist consultants for the adaptation of historic buildings for access by people with disabilities and the preparation of access audits |
| Access for survey and maintenance | ax | Contractors specialising in providing access for survey inspections and conservation or maintenance work to be carried out at heights, via rope access or mobile platforms |
| Aerial access - see Survey/maintenance access | ax | Contractors specialising in providing access for survey inspections and conservation or maintenance work to be carried out at heights, via rope access or mobile platforms |
| Acoustics and sound insulation | sd | Sound insulation and building acoustics consultants |
| Aerial survey and photography | ua | Photographic survey and inspection from the air using either manned or unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones, heticopters and other aircraft) or from telescopic masts. |
| Analysis of materials | ma | Laboratories and materials scientist offering analysis of historic materials for replication, documentation and performance advice |
| Archaeology | ae | Specialists in the archaeological investigation and recording of historic buildings, monuments and landscapes |
| Architects | ar | Architects specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and their surroundings, including condition assessment, remediation advice, and the sensitive design of new buildings, extensions and alterations |
| Architectural historians | hi | Historians and conservation consultants specialising in the history and historical significance of buildings and places |
| Architectural photography | ph | Photographers offering services for the recording of historic buildings and sites, including photo dilapidation and condition surveys, marketing photography, time lapse records, etc. |
| Architectural technicians | aa | Architectural technicians specialising in the design and specification of repairs and alterations to historic buildings |
| Bat protection - see Ecologists (flora/fauna protection) | ei | Specialist consultants on the impact of proposals on flora and fauna such as bats, and the design of measures to mitigate their impact |
| Building conservation technologists | he | Heritage consultants specialising in the scientific investigation and analysis of historic building materials and deterioration mechanisms |
| Building control services | ds | Independent building control services offereing specialist services for historic buildings |
| Building recording | rr | Specialists in the investigation and recording of historic buildings, monuments and sites for the purposes of historic analysis, documentation and the assesment of significance |
| Building services consulting engineers | be | Consulting engineers specialising in the design and installation of heating, lighting, power and related services in historic buildings |
| Building surveyors | su | Building surveyors offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings, including condition assessment, remediation advice and design services |
| Burglary prevention | se | Consultants and contractors offering services for the prevention of theft, arson and vandalism, and specialising in historic building issues such as lead theft |
| CDM, health and safety | hs | Consultants advising on health and safety issues in the conservation and repair of historic buildings, and under the Construction Design and Management regulations |
| Cherry pickers - see Survey/maintenance access | ax | Contractors specialising in providing access for survey inspections and conservation or maintenance work to be carried out at heights, via rope access or mobile platforms |
| Conservation planning and policy consultants | po | Heritage consultants specialising in conservation planning for the protection of historic buildings, sites, areas and other heritage assets, and for the management of change, iincluding the preparation of heritage statements, conservation statements, significance assessments, conservation plans and conservation area appraisals |
| Contract management | cm | Project managers specialising in the management of building conservation, restoration and repair contracts |
| Damp monitoring | ev | Specialist consultants offering services for the assessment and monitoring of environmental conditions in a building's interior, structure or fabric, including conditions relating to bio-deterioration and decay, damp movement, condensation, heat loss, etc. |
| Dendrochronology | dn | Laboratories providing dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) services for identifying the age of timbers used in the construction of historic buildings |
| Disabled access consultants/audits | da | Specialist consultants for the adaptation of historic buildings for access by people with disabilities and the preparation of access audits |
| Drone/aerial surveys | ua | Photographic survey and inspection from the air using either manned or unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones, heticopters and other aircraft) or from telescopic masts. |
| Ecological impact assessments | ei | Specialist consultants on the impact of proposals on flora and fauna such as bats, and the design of measures to mitigate their impact |
| Ecologists (flora/fauna protection) | ei | Specialist consultants on the impact of proposals on flora and fauna such as bats, and the design of measures to mitigate their impact |
| Engineers, building services consultants | be | Consulting engineers specialising in the design and installation of heating, lighting, power and related services in historic buildings |
| Engineers, heating | ht | Service engineers to consult on the installation and upgrading of heating services in historic buildings |
| Engineers, structural | st | Consultants offering specialist engineering services for the assessment of historic building structures and for the design of sensitive structural solutions for their restoration, adaptation and repair |
| Environmental consultants (ecosystems) | ed | Specialist consultants on the impact of proposals on the environment and the design of measures to mitigate their impact |
| Environmental control (buildings) | ec | Specialist services for monitoring environmental conditions in historic buildings and for advising on remedial measures |
| Environmental monitoring | ev | Specialist consultants offering services for the assessment and monitoring of environmental conditions in a building's interior, structure or fabric, including conditions relating to bio-deterioration and decay, damp movement, condensation, heat loss, etc. |
| Ethics/principles of conservation | xe | Consultants offering advice on ethical issues where policies or proposals affect historic places, buildings and artefacts |
| Exhumation of human remains | xu | Specialist services for the exhumation of human remains, such as where development works or service excavations are proposed in a churchyard |
| Financial services | fc | Specialist providers of financial services including mortgages and loans for the purchase, conservation, repair and adaptation of historic buildings |
| Financial, fund raising | fd | Fund raisers specialising in appeals for building preservation trusts and other voluntary organisations |
| Financial, VAT advice | vt | Consultants offering VAT advice for the restoration and repair of historic buildings to ensure that the correct level of VAT is paid, particularly on zero-rated alterations to listed buildings |
| Fire safety consultants | fs | Consultants specialising in assessing fire risk and the identification of suitable measures for managing risk in historic buildings with minimal impact on significance |
| Fund raising services | fd | Fund raisers specialising in appeals for building preservation trusts and other voluntary organisations |
| Gardens: hydrology | hg | Consultants specialising in hydrology (water management) and the related ecology |
| Geological consultants | ge | Geologists and stone consultants advising on the identification and supply of building stones used in the past and the sourcing of alternatives where the original is no longer available |
| Geophysical surveys | gy | Companies offering geophysical survey techniques such as ground-penetrating radar for the investigation of structures above and below the visible surface, and for below-ground archaeology |
| Habitat surveys - see Ecologists (flora/fauna protection) | ei | Specialist consultants on the impact of proposals on flora and fauna such as bats, and the design of measures to mitigate their impact |
| Health & safety consultants | hs | Consultants advising on health and safety issues in the conservation and repair of historic buildings, and under the Construction Design and Management regulations |
| Heating engineers | ht | Service engineers to consult on the installation and upgrading of heating services in historic buildings |
| Heritage consultants materials conservation | he | Heritage consultants specialising in the scientific investigation and analysis of historic building materials and deterioration mechanisms |
| Heritage consultants planning, policy and practice advice | po | Heritage consultants specialising in conservation planning for the protection of historic buildings, sites, areas and other heritage assets, and for the management of change, iincluding the preparation of heritage statements, conservation statements, significance assessments, conservation plans and conservation area appraisals |
| Historical research | hi | Historians and conservation consultants specialising in the history and historical significance of buildings and places |
| Hydrology | hg | Consultants specialising in hydrology (water management) and the related ecology |
| Hygrothermal monitoring | ev | Specialist consultants offering services for the assessment and monitoring of environmental conditions in a building's interior, structure or fabric, including conditions relating to bio-deterioration and decay, damp movement, condensation, heat loss, etc. |
| Impact assesments, environmental | ed | Specialist consultants on the impact of proposals on the environment and the design of measures to mitigate their impact |
| Infrared thermal imaging | if | Surveying services using infrared thermal imaging (thermography) for measuring heat loss or for the non-destructive investigation of sub-surface discontinuities and changes in a structure, including damp. |
| Insurance | in | Insurance brokers specialising in policies for historic buildings and for the people responsible for their conservation, restoration and repair |
| Interior designers & consultants | id | Consultants specialising in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic interiors, their fittings and finishes |
| Legal services | lg | Solicitors and planning consultants offering legal advice on planning law and representation at appeals etc |
| Lighting consultants | lc | Engineers specialising in the design of lighting schemes for historic buildings and places |
| Masonry and stone sculpture consultants | md | Consultants advising on the conservation and repair of stone, brick and/or terracotta masonry, including carved decorative work and sculpture |
| Materials analysis | ma | Laboratories and materials scientist offering analysis of historic materials for replication, documentation and performance advice |
| Materials conservation and investigation | he | Heritage consultants specialising in the scientific investigation and analysis of historic building materials and deterioration mechanisms |
| Measured surveys | ms | Surveyors and archaeologists specialising in the measured survey of historic buildings and sites for record purposes and historical analysis, and for the preparation of proposals for conservation, adaptation and repair |
| Mechanical and electrical engineering consultants | be | Consulting engineers specialising in the design and installation of heating, lighting, power and related services in historic buildings |
| Metalwork and metal sculpture consultants | mb | Consultants advising on the conservation and repair of metalwork, including cast and wrought metalwork and sculpture |
| Mortgages and loans | fc | Specialist providers of financial services including mortgages and loans for the purchase, conservation, repair and adaptation of historic buildings |
| Non-destructive investigations | nd | Specialist surveyors and scientists offering the investigation of hidden structures and sub-surface fabric non-destructively using technology such as endoscopy, ultrasound, thermography and micro-drilling |
| Paint analysis | pa | Specialists in architectural paint research and investigation to understand the sequence of decorative schemes for archaeological and historical purposes, record making, and colour matching |
| Photogrammetry | pe | Surveyors offering photogrammetric surveys, using rectified photographs to record the dimensions of visible details remotely |
| Photographic services | ph | Photographers offering services for the recording of historic buildings and sites, including photo dilapidation and condition surveys, marketing photography, time lapse records, etc. |
| Photography aerial/drone surveys | ua | Photographic survey and inspection from the air using either manned or unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones, heticopters and other aircraft) or from telescopic masts. |
| Photography general/architectural | ph | Photographers offering services for the recording of historic buildings and sites, including photo dilapidation and condition surveys, marketing photography, time lapse records, etc. |
| Photography measured (photogrammetry) | pe | Surveyors offering photogrammetric surveys, using rectified photographs to record the dimensions of visible details remotely |
| Planning and policy consultants | po | Heritage consultants specialising in conservation planning for the protection of historic buildings, sites, areas and other heritage assets, and for the management of change, iincluding the preparation of heritage statements, conservation statements, significance assessments, conservation plans and conservation area appraisals |
| Planning consultants | pc | Specialists in planning, listed building and conservation area protection controls and the design of management and development proposals to take account of the significance of the heritage asset |
| Principles/ethics of conservation | xe | Consultants offering advice on ethical issues where policies or proposals affect historic places, buildings and artefacts |
| Project management | cm | Project managers specialising in the management of building conservation, restoration and repair contracts |
| Quantity surveyors | qs | Surveyors specialising in the financial management of conservation, restoration and repair contracts, including assessing their likely costs |
| Radiocarbon dating | ro | Laboratories offering carbon dating for identifying the age of carbonaceous material such as timber and textiles |
| Record making | rr | Specialists in the investigation and recording of historic buildings, monuments and sites for the purposes of historic analysis, documentation and the assesment of significance |
| Rope access - see Survey/maintenance access | ax | Contractors specialising in providing access for survey inspections and conservation or maintenance work to be carried out at heights, via rope access or mobile platforms |
| Rural and urban regeneration | ur | Consultants offering specialist social, economic and environmental regeneration services for historic areas and redundant buildings |
| Security services | se | Consultants and contractors offering services for the prevention of theft, arson and vandalism, and specialising in historic building issues such as lead theft |
| Sound insulation | sd | Sound insulation and building acoustics consultants |
| Stone and masonry sculpture consultants | md | Consultants advising on the conservation and repair of stone, brick and/or terracotta masonry, including carved decorative work and sculpture |
| Stone identification & sourcing | ge | Geologists and stone consultants advising on the identification and supply of building stones used in the past and the sourcing of alternatives where the original is no longer available |
| Structural engineers | st | Consultants offering specialist engineering services for the assessment of historic building structures and for the design of sensitive structural solutions for their restoration, adaptation and repair |
| Structural timber surveys | ta | Surveyors and structural engineers specialising in the assesment of structural timbers and timber-framed buildings |
| Structural timber testing | tt | Engineers offering services for the structural assessment of load-bearing timbers in historic buildings |
| Surveyors, building | su | Building surveyors offering specialist services for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings, including condition assessment, remediation advice and design services |
| Surveyors, quantity | qs | Surveyors specialising in the financial management of conservation, restoration and repair contracts, including assessing their likely costs |
| Surveys, aerial/drone photography | ua | Photographic survey and inspection from the air using either manned or unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones, heticopters and other aircraft) or from telescopic masts. |
| Surveys, geophysical | gy | Companies offering geophysical survey techniques such as ground-penetrating radar for the investigation of structures above and below the visible surface, and for below-ground archaeology |
| Surveys, maintenance access | ax | Contractors specialising in providing access for survey inspections and conservation or maintenance work to be carried out at heights, via rope access or mobile platforms |
| Surveys, measured | ms | Surveyors and archaeologists specialising in the measured survey of historic buildings and sites for record purposes and historical analysis, and for the preparation of proposals for conservation, adaptation and repair |
| Surveys, structural timber | ta | Surveyors and structural engineers specialising in the assesment of structural timbers and timber-framed buildings |
| Surveys environmental monitoring | ev | Specialist consultants offering services for the assessment and monitoring of environmental conditions in a building's interior, structure or fabric, including conditions relating to bio-deterioration and decay, damp movement, condensation, heat loss, etc. |
| Surveys non-destructive investigations | nd | Specialist surveyors and scientists offering the investigation of hidden structures and sub-surface fabric non-destructively using technology such as endoscopy, ultrasound, thermography and micro-drilling |
| Technicians, architectural | aa | Architectural technicians specialising in the design and specification of repairs and alterations to historic buildings |
| Thermal imaging | if | Surveying services using infrared thermal imaging (thermography) for measuring heat loss or for the non-destructive investigation of sub-surface discontinuities and changes in a structure, including damp. |
| Thermography | if | Surveying services using infrared thermal imaging (thermography) for measuring heat loss or for the non-destructive investigation of sub-surface discontinuities and changes in a structure, including damp. |
| Timber dating | dn | Laboratories providing dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) services for identifying the age of timbers used in the construction of historic buildings |
| Timber testing, structural | tt | Engineers offering services for the structural assessment of load-bearing timbers in historic buildings |
| Timber-frame surveys | ta | Surveyors and structural engineers specialising in the assesment of structural timbers and timber-framed buildings |
| Town planners | pc | Specialists in planning, listed building and conservation area protection controls and the design of management and development proposals to take account of the significance of the heritage asset |
| Tree-ring dating | dn | Laboratories providing dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) services for identifying the age of timbers used in the construction of historic buildings |
| UAS/aerial surveys | ua | Photographic survey and inspection from the air using either manned or unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones, heticopters and other aircraft) or from telescopic masts. |
| Urban and rural regeneration | ur | Consultants offering specialist social, economic and environmental regeneration services for historic areas and redundant buildings |
| Urban designers | ud | Consultants offering specialist urban design and environmental regeneration services for historic areas |
| VAT consultants | vt | Consultants offering VAT advice for the restoration and repair of historic buildings to ensure that the correct level of VAT is paid, particularly on zero-rated alterations to listed buildings |
| Water management | hg | Consultants specialising in hydrology (water management) and the related ecology |
ADVISORY BODIES & ORGANISATIONS
| Accreditation in conservation | oc | Professional bodies and institutes offering accreditation for professionals and craftspeople in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Advisory bodies & associations | ad | All organisations of use to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Archaeological organisations | oa | Archaeological organisations, institutes and information resources relating to the archaeology of buildings and monuments |
| Associations & advisory bodies | ad | All organisations of use to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Awards | aw | Awards for conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places and for traditional craft skills |
| Building conservation advisory bodies | ob | Heritage organisations, building conservation advisory bodies and other special interest groups and associations |
| Conservation accreditation | oc | Professional bodies and institutes offering accreditation for professionals and craftspeople in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Ecclesiastical organisations | oe | Church authorities, religious bodies and specialist organisations concerned with the conservation, restoration and repair of historic places of worship |
| Environmental organisation | en | Nature conservation organisations, environmental bodies and relevant government bodies |
| Exhibitions & events | ex | Bodies organising exhibitions and trade shows for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Government and public bodies | gv | Government departments and statutory bodies of use to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Grant sources | gr | Sources of grants for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Historic environment records (HERs) | hr | Historic environment records (HERs) provide a central repository in each county or region of the UK for collating and disseminating information on archaeology and the historic built environment, including listed buildings and scheduled monuments. |
| International organisations | oi | Organistions outside the UK of interest to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Landscape conservation organisations | ol | Professional bodies, associations and special interest groups involved in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic gardens, landscapes and townscapes |
| Museums | mu | Museums of historic architecture, open air museums and historic building collections open to the public |
| National bodies England | ne | National and government bodies in England with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation |
| National bodies Northern Ireland | ni | National and government bodies in Northern Ireland with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation |
| National bodies Republic of Ireland | nr | National and government bodies in the Republic of Ireland with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation |
| National bodies Scotland | ns | National and government bodies in Scotland with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation |
| National bodies Wales | nw | National and government bodies in Wales with responsiblities affecting the historic environment and its conservation |
| Organisations in Ireland | io | Professional bodies, associations and other organisations providing information on the conservation and repair of historic buildings |
| Organisations, archaeological | oa | Archaeological organisations, institutes and information resources relating to the archaeology of buildings and monuments |
| Organisations, building conservation | ob | Heritage organisations, building conservation advisory bodies and other special interest groups and associations |
| Organisations, conservation accreditation | oc | Professional bodies and institutes offering accreditation for professionals and craftspeople in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Organisations, ecclesiastical | oe | Church authorities, religious bodies and specialist organisations concerned with the conservation, restoration and repair of historic places of worship |
| Organisations, environmental | en | Nature conservation organisations, environmental bodies and relevant government bodies |
| Organisations, HERs | hr | Historic environment records (HERs) provide a central repository in each county or region of the UK for collating and disseminating information on archaeology and the historic built environment, including listed buildings and scheduled monuments. |
| Organisations, international | oi | Organistions outside the UK of interest to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Organisations, landscape | ol | Professional bodies, associations and special interest groups involved in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic gardens, landscapes and townscapes |
| Organisations, professional/trade | op | Professional bodies, institutes and trade associations involved in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Organisations, research institutes | om | Organisations offering scientific research services and advice for the conservation of historic structures and materials |
| Organisations, training standards | ot | Organisations providing courses and training for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Organisations all | ad | All organisations of use to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Organisations government bodies | gv | Government departments and statutory bodies of use to people responsible for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Places of worship | oe | Church authorities, religious bodies and specialist organisations concerned with the conservation, restoration and repair of historic places of worship |
| Professional/trade associations | op | Professional bodies, institutes and trade associations involved in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Publishers | pu | Voluntary organisations and specialist publishers providing books and magazines on the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Research organisations and institutes | om | Organisations offering scientific research services and advice for the conservation of historic structures and materials |
| Trade associations & professional bodies | op | Professional bodies, institutes and trade associations involved in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
| Training standards organisation | ot | Organisations providing courses and training for the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and places |
COURSES & TRAINING
| Archaeology courses | ya | Postgraduate courses relating to the conservation of historic buildings, heritage, artefacts and/or the historic environment |
| Building conservation courses | co | Courses and training in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and the built environment |
| Courses archaeology | ya | Postgraduate courses relating to the conservation of historic buildings, heritage, artefacts and/or the historic environment |
| Courses building conservation | co | Courses and training in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and the built environment |
| Courses craft training | yc | Courses and training in craft skills relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment |
| Courses garden conservation | cg | Courses and training in the conservation, restoration and maintenance of historic landscapes and gardens |
| Courses miscellaneous | ym | Courses and training programmes relating to the conservation of heritage assets: these miscellaneous courses are typically less than one year but longer than a few weeks |
| Courses postgraduate | yp | Postgraduate courses relating to the conservation of historic buildings, heritage, artefacts and/or the historic environment |
| Courses short | ys | Short courses relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment |
| Courses undergrad | yu | Undergraduate degree and diploma courses relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment |
| Craft training | yc | Courses and training in craft skills relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment |
| Gardens: conservation courses | cg | Courses and training in the conservation, restoration and maintenance of historic landscapes and gardens |
| Landscape conservation courses | cg | Courses and training in the conservation, restoration and maintenance of historic landscapes and gardens |
| Miscellaneous courses | ym | Courses and training programmes relating to the conservation of heritage assets: these miscellaneous courses are typically less than one year but longer than a few weeks |
| Postgraduate courses | yp | Postgraduate courses relating to the conservation of historic buildings, heritage, artefacts and/or the historic environment |
| Short courses | ys | Short courses relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment |
| Training and courses | co | Courses and training in the conservation, restoration and repair of historic buildings and the built environment |
| Undergraduate courses | yu | Undergraduate degree and diploma courses relating to the conservation of heritage, including artefacts and the historic environment |
GARDEN & LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS & SERVICES
| Cobblestones and setts | cq | Quarries and stone merchants supplying natural stone setts and cobblestones |
| Conservatories and glasshouses | cn | Manufacturers and builders of traditionally detailed conservatories and glass houses |
| Conservatory furniture | gw | Conservators offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of historic garden benches, tables and small structures, and for the replication of original examples |
| Fencing, timber | fe | Suppliers of traditional timber fencing |
| Flagstone paving | pv | Quarries and stone merchants supplying natural stone paving slabs and flagstones |
| Garden buildings | gb | Builders and suppliers of traditionally detailed garden buildings and garden structures, including gazebos and summerhouses |
| Garden design and restoration services | gd | Specialist consultants for the investigation and restoration of historic garden designs |
| Garden furniture | gw | Conservators offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of historic garden benches, tables and small structures, and for the replication of original examples |
| Garden ornaments | go | Sculptors, conservators and suppliers of garden ornaments and sculpture |
| Garden statuary | go | Sculptors, conservators and suppliers of garden ornaments and sculpture |
| Gardens: restoration | gd | Specialist consultants for the investigation and restoration of historic garden designs |
| Gates and railings | gt | Metalwork conservators, foundries and blacksmiths manufacturing replica cast and wrought iron gates and railings, and who offer restoration and repair services for original examples |
| Gazebos | gb | Builders and suppliers of traditionally detailed garden buildings and garden structures, including gazebos and summerhouses |
| Glasshouses, domestic | cn | Manufacturers and builders of traditionally detailed conservatories and glass houses |
| Groundwork: landscaping | ln | Conservation contractors offering landscaping services for historic gardens |
| Horticultural consultants | ho | Specialist consultants in the horticulture of historic gardens |
| Landscape architects | la | Landscape architects specialising in the conservation, restoration and management of historic parks, gardens and landscape settings |
| Landscaping contractors | ln | Conservation contractors offering landscaping services for historic gardens |
| Metalwork: gates and railings | gt | Metalwork conservators, foundries and blacksmiths manufacturing replica cast and wrought iron gates and railings, and who offer restoration and repair services for original examples |
| Patio furniture | gw | Conservators offering specialist services for the restoration and repair of historic garden benches, tables and small structures, and for the replication of original examples |
| Paving flagstones | pv | Quarries and stone merchants supplying natural stone paving slabs and flagstones |
| Paving cobblestones & setts | cq | Quarries and stone merchants supplying natural stone setts and cobblestones |
| Railings and gates | gt | Metalwork conservators, foundries and blacksmiths manufacturing replica cast and wrought iron gates and railings, and who offer restoration and repair services for original examples |
| Signage | si | Manufacturers of cast iron signage and conservators specialising in the restoration and repair of historic cast iron examples |
| Stone: paving slabs | pv | Quarries and stone merchants supplying natural stone paving slabs and flagstones |
| Stone: cobblestones & setts | cq | Quarries and stone merchants supplying natural stone setts and cobblestones |
| Street furniture | sf | Cast iron foundries and manufacturers supplying traditional benches, lamp posts, bollards and other street furniture |
| Summerhouses | gb | Builders and suppliers of traditionally detailed garden buildings and garden structures, including gazebos and summerhouses |
| Sundials | sn | Conservators offering services for the conservation, restoration, repair and installation of sundials |
RETROFIT & SUSTAINABILITY
| Alternative energy technology; products | zc | Solar panels (PV and water), heat pumps and other renewable energy products and systems |
| Energy and retrofit consultants | vc | Consultants who assess the energy performance of traditionally constructed buildings and then advise on the retrofit measures needed to reduce carbon emissions and improve comfort safely, with minimal risk to the fabric. |
| Energy use | vn | Suppliers of products and services designed to reduce the carbon footprint of historic or traditionally constructed buildings through the use of alternative energy sources or through improving energy efficiency |
| Heat pumps | zc | Solar panels (PV and water), heat pumps and other renewable energy products and systems |
| Organisations sustainability | vo | Organisations and information resources for sustainability and low-carbon design |
| Renewable energy products (PV etc) | zc | Solar panels (PV and water), heat pumps and other renewable energy products and systems |
| Retrofit and energy consultants | vc | Consultants who assess the energy performance of traditionally constructed buildings and then advise on the retrofit measures needed to reduce carbon emissions and improve comfort safely, with minimal risk to the fabric. |
| Solar panels and PV roof tiles | zc | Solar panels (PV and water), heat pumps and other renewable energy products and systems |
| Sustainability organisations | vo | Organisations and information resources for sustainability and low-carbon design |
| Sustainability energy use | vn | Suppliers of products and services designed to reduce the carbon footprint of historic or traditionally constructed buildings through the use of alternative energy sources or through improving energy efficiency |
| Sustainability renewable energy products | zc | Solar panels (PV and water), heat pumps and other renewable energy products and systems |
| Sustainable building materials | vm | Suppliers of traditional products and materials which have lower embodied energy or are inherently more sustainable than their modern equivalents |
| Sustainable design consultants | vc | Consultants who assess the energy performance of traditionally constructed buildings and then advise on the retrofit measures needed to reduce carbon emissions and improve comfort safely, with minimal risk to the fabric. |
Until now, timber and joinery repairs were divided between three main product/service categories; timber framers (tf), fine joinery (jo) and cabinet makers (cb). Two new categories have now been added:
Joinery workshops: This category has been added to clarify the distinction between in situ joinery repairs and joinery workshop services where items are made or repaired off-site.
RELATED LINKS
ALL ADVERTISING
- Website
- The Building Conservation Directory
- Historic Churches
- CIfA Client Guide
- The Archaeologist
- IHBC Yearbook
- Context
- Heritage Now
See also
Publications
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The CIfA |
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For information regarding
the most appropriate Product or Service Code, please contact
Carla Winchcombe at:
High
Street, Tisbury
Wiltshire SP3 6HA
Tel 01747 871717
Fax 01747 871718
