Specialist Skills Directory

A directory of specialist crafts people working to preserve the nation's heritage buildings.

Whether you need a blacksmith or a embroiderer, a steeplejack or a stained glass restorer, look first in our Specialist Skills Directory - you should be able to find the right person for the job. Anything from a leaking roof or stained glass that needs repairing, to new toilet facilities that need installing, to IT support and fundraising consultants.

The use of trade, firm or business names in the Specialist Skills Directory is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an endorsement or approval by the National Churches Trust of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.

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Clive Rogers Oriental Rugs

Gloucestershire

Carpets, textiles, tapestries, flatweaves. Support services include conservation, cleaning, valuation, expert consultancy. Bespoke design new handknotted carpets made using sustainable materials & ethical practices. CROR operates from Stroud with Istanbul outreach and London premises by appointment.

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vatadvice.org

England

vatadvice.org has provided VAT consultancy services to many Churches, collectively saving them millions of pounds in VAT over the years. Whether it's minimising the VAT cost of a building project or understanding how the intended usage of a Church building can affect the overall VAT position we can help.

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Rapid Ramp – Leading UK Modular Ramp and Steps Solutions

England, Scotland, Wales

At Rapid Ramp, we specialise in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality modular ramps and steps. Our stocked products offer infinite configurations, ensuring a perfect fit for commercial and public projects, both temporary and permanent. Request an estimate by filling out our quick price form - https://www.rapidramp.co.uk/quick-quote.

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Stockills Ltd

Yorkshire

Stockills are a small, family run, general building contractor, with our own Joiners Shop, specializing in traditional building and bespoke joinery works. In recent times we have carried out a number of Church Re-Orders, along with fitted oak furniture and screens, in the Scarborough, North Yorkshire area.

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A.B Gilding

Berkshire, Devon, Dorset, England, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire

Specialist gilding service covering a broad range of works both externally and internally. Glass gilding, oil gilding and water gilding both new and restorative. Located in The New Forest, Hampshire covering all areas of the UK.

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TH Developments UK Ltd

Worcestershire

At TH Developments UK Ltd, we welcome the chance to work with you on your home renovation projects. With dedicated EMPLOYED teams that help create your luxury Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom or building project that you have always dreamt of. We offer a full 360 service, starting with a home survey followed by a design consultation to completion of the project.

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Newton Forge

Dorset, England, Greater London, Greater Manchester, Wales

Top 3 Blacksmith's in the country. Our ornate metalwork can be seen across numerous places of worship, we've also had the pleasure and privilege to have worked for the most prestigious and regal of clients over a number of years. Our experience and expertise is second to none. • CAST IRON GATES • RAILINGS & FENCING • HANDRAILS & STAIRCASES • CHOIR FRONTAGES • CHURCH ENTRANCES & SCREENS • FURNITURE & ORNAMENTS

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Shelley Signs Ltd

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Shelley Signs design and produce a range of Church welcome & entrance signs, notice boards, plaques and interpretation panels. A wide variety of materials and design styles are available for both heritage and more contemporary environments.

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Flash-Over LTD

Derbyshire, Greater London, Greater Manchester, Leicestershire, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire

With over 30 years combined experience within the Lightning Protection industry Flash-Over LTD are here to provide a reliable, personal and cost effective service from Design and Installation of systems to Annual Test and Inspection. Based in the Midlands, we are able to provide a quality service anywhere in the U.K, from John O'Groats to Lands End, and everything in between.

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DR Nolans & Co Ltd

England, Scotland, Wales

D.R. Nolans & Co Ltd are professional Quantity Surveyors with a long experience in all types of new build projects, alteration and repair projects and, for many years, conservation of important historic buildings. We have been privileged to work with such organisations as the National Trust, Historic England, preservation trusts, churches, cathedrals, museums and many private clients. Furthermore, we are fortunate to work with some of the best architectural practices in the country. Our staff are highly experienced and driven to achieve the best possible outcome for each project.

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Midland Lime Plasterwork Ltd

Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands

Founded in 2019, Midland Lime Plasterwork Ltd was assembled using highly skilled craftsman who were all formerly of Trumpers, Birminghams oldest traditional plastering company.