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.
Wiltshire
The Historic Building Advisory Service is a specialist consultancy and chartered building surveyors providing advice and assistance on all aspects of historic buildings, man-made structures and landscapes dating from before 1945 ranging from iron-age forts through medieval churches and Georgian houses to 19th C factories and art deco flats.
England, Scotland, Wales
Experts in bespoke structural glass, we design, engineer, manufacturer and install glass for ecclesiastical and heritage projects - including glass screens, doors, porches, glass linkways and corridors, balustrades, floor panels and custom-made glass structures. Based in Sussex but operating nationwide, delivering glass solutions across the UK.
Gloucestershire
Carpets, textiles, tapestries, flatweaves. Support services include conservation, cleaning, valuation, expert consultancy. Bespoke design new handknotted carpets made using sustainable materials & ethical practices.
England
vatadvice.org has provided VAT consultancy services to many Churches, collectively saving them millions of pounds in VAT over the years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scotland
Adams Napier Partnership has the largest number of RICS Accredited Historic Building Professionals in Scotland and specialises in building conservation, providing a full range of heritage consultancy services.
Norfolk
Specialists in traditional lime plastering, lime render, pargeting, and flint repair and repointing using lime mortar. Other services include modern plaster, cement render and lath.
England, Greater London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Established in 1874, Watts & Company is the world’s finest ecclesiastical church furnishing business. We specialise in all types of church restoration projects including altar frontals, banners,...
Greater London, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex
At Precision Glass, we emphasise our ability to create frameless glass solutions for ecclesiastical, heritage and conservation projects. Whether you are looking to partition an existing large area to...
