How to choose a contractor for a listed building
Guides · 2 November 2026
The questions worth asking before you appoint a builder for a listed house: experience, who does the work, consent, materials and how the job is priced.
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Practical guidance for owners of listed and period houses: consent, materials, costs and planning the work.
Lime or cement? Repairing the walls of an old house
Materials and methods · 2 November 2026
Why cement mortar and render damage old solid walls, how lime lets them dry out, and how to choose between the types of lime.
What needs Listed Building Consent?
Listed Building Consent · 2 November 2026
Listing protects the whole building, inside and out, whatever its grade. What usually needs consent, what may not, how to apply and what happens if you skip it.