Roots of nature building specialises in conservation, restoration and refurbishment of heritage, traditional and listed buildings.
Our skilled team of craftsmen have the knowledge and expertise required to handle these sensitive and special buildings with care and respect. We are expert in recovering as much of the character and fabric as possible whilst seamlessly blending it with new functional design and materials.
Over recent years there has been a growing demand for builders who understand how to work with natural materials and heritage buildings. For decades, through the growth in popularity of modern building 'solutions' many traditional buildings have been poorly repaired and restored inappropriately. The incorrect use of materials such as cement, modern plasters, insulation, sealants and wall coverings can result in serious damp, mould, rot and ventilation issues.
Using materials that are not the right fit for a heritage building can lead to costly remedial work in years to come.
Traditional buildings are part of our national heritage, we have a responsibility to get it right.
Using the wrong materials or trying to make inappropriate use of a traditional building can lead to damp and mould which can negatively affect health.
We will work with you every step of the way to assess your building and understand your requirements then will explore a range of solutions. We enjoy the creative element of blending traditional features with classic functionality for modern living and love finding ways to celebrate the uniqueness of your property.
We have partnered with some trusted Architects who understand the importance of conserving the heritage and character of a property and have the skills required to specify the right materials when creating your plans. We are also happy to take a look at your existing plans to see if they are something we would consider undertaking.
For smaller projects we can do an 'in-house' design and build, bringing in the necessary additional skills where required.
Take a look at 'Services' for more information on how we organise our estimates and invoicing.
We also work with a wide range of trusted external craftsmen so please ask if you have additional requirements.
We can consolidate and rebuild existing brickwork features.
Our skilled stonemasons can work all types of stone to create stunning functional structures.
We understand how water interacts with your building and can incorporate stunning lead work features that will protect your home from water ingress.
Walling has always been one of the focus points of our work. We can create stunning features and functional structures from local stone.
We have highly skilled roofers who can undertake any traditional slate roofing task including slated gutters, concave and convex roof-lines and problem chimney stacks.
We can source local seasoned timber and work hard to conserve original timbers that are still fit for purpose. We can custom make doors and windows or work with a trusted manufacturer for larger jobs.
We work with traditional lime plasters and hemp lime plaster for a breathable solution and stunning natural finish.
There is huge demand for this skill as many older properties have been pointed with cement which is causing issues. We can remove old mortar create the perfect hot lime pointing mix for your masonry and required finish.
We use a mixture of lime and chopped hemp to create a sustainable and breathable insulation plaster that meets building regulation requirements. It's applied directly onto walls by hand so is perfect for the uneven walls often found in traditional buildings.