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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Brian The Brush Limited

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Professional goldleaf gilders and master signwriters with over 40 years experience, including numerous projects on churches and cathedrals around the UK. Please take the time to view our portfolio of...

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Martin Goetze & Dominic Gwynn Ltd

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Dedicated to the restoration and reconstruction of historic pipe organs and to the manufacture of new organs.

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Clarke Roofing Southern Ltd

Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex

Clarke Roofing Southern Ltd has many years’ experience working on historic and listed building projects for clients including many Diocese bodies, the National Trust and other various Heritage bodies...

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Hugh Massey Architects

Cumbria, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, Yorkshire

We are a rather special practice dealing with two principal work areas; Community & Conservation. We have extensive experience in working with third sector clients and individuals on new and...

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Viscount Organs Wales

England, Scotland, Wales

Trusted to supply Instruments and service throughout the UK since 2008, we offer sales, service, repairs to all makes of church organs. Organ hire also available. We are authorised service and sales...

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Stamford Stone Company Ltd

England, Lincolnshire, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Operators of the Clipsham Medwells Quarry in Lincolnshire and manufacturer of architectural masonry and flooring nationwide for new build and restoration projects.  

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TOPP & Co.

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

We create fine architectural metalwork for some of the most prestigious properties in the world. We are a leading authority in the craft of blacksmithing, in both creating and restoring fine...

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M P Hare Ltd

England, Kent, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Sussex, Wales

M P Hare Ltd are specialists in roofing and leadwork for the heritage sector. They have previously undertaken projects for churches, listed buildings and cathedrals. Specialising in the exterior and...

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PAYE Stonework and Restoration Ltd

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

PAYE Stonework and Restoration is one of the country’s largest and longest established companies in the heritage sector, specialising in historic façades, monuments and other important structures....

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The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

The Cumbria Clock Company Ltd specialise in all aspects of work connected with church clocks. Inspections, supply reports and quotations are free of charge and without obligation. We will maintain...

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John Taylor & Co

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

John Taylor & Co continues a line of bellfounding which has been unbroken since the middle of the 14th century when Johannes de Stafford was active only 10 miles from the site of the present...

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Philip Hughes Associates

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Surveying and Architectural Practice Dedicated to the Repair and Conservation of Historic Buildings