Business Details
Expert Building Conservation & Restoration in London
Established in 1872, we are a family-run building contractor with five generations of continuous operation. Our expertise lies in the conservation, repair, and restoration of historic buildings, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to meet contemporary standards. We maintain a skilled workforce, many trained through formal apprenticeships with the Construction Industry Training Board. Our in-house joinery department produces bespoke timberwork using sustainably sourced materials, ensuring the preservation of historic structures. With an uninterrupted trading history of 145 years, we have completed projects valued at over 400 million, including 5 million annually in restoration works.Our team of 45 employees is supervised by experienced on-site managers and overseen by senior management based in Walthamstow. We prioritise quality and reliability, maintaining long-standing relationships with clients spanning decades. Our work focuses on Listed Buildings and structures of historic interest, supported by our association with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). Each project benefits from our deep understanding of traditional materials like hydraulic lime and our ability to source sympathetic replacements. This heritage of expertise ensures we deliver solutions that respect historical integrity while meeting modern requirements.
Services
Building Conservation
Historic Restoration
Timber Joinery
Refurbishment Projects
Listed Building Works
Highlights and features
- We have 145 years of continuous experience in historic building restoration.
- Our family-run business maintains traditional craftsmanship techniques passed through generations.
- We operate an in-house joinery department for bespoke timberwork production.
- Our team includes specialists trained through formal apprenticeships with industry bodies.
- We combine traditional materials with modern methods to meet current building standards.
Services
Building Conservation
Specialist conservation of historic buildings using traditional materials and methods. We preserve architectural integrity while incorporating modern compliance standards. Our team works on structures dating from the 18th century onwards.
Historic Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of Listed Buildings and structures of historic interest. We employ skilled craftsmen to recreate original features using sympathetic materials sourced sustainably.
Timber Joinery
In-house joinery department producing bespoke timber components. We create matching profiles and custom elements using traditional techniques and sustainably sourced wood.
Refurbishment Projects
Quality-focused refurbishments that maintain historical character while improving functionality. We balance modern requirements with preservation of original architectural features.
Listed Building Works
Specialised interventions for Grade I and II* listed buildings. Our approach combines deep historical knowledge with technical expertise to meet strict conservation guidelines.
People
William Fuller
Managing Director
Fifth-generation builder with 30 years' industry experience. Joined family business in 1994 after carpentry training. Overseen 70m+ in restoration projects, specialising in Listed Buildings.
Hugh Fuller
Former Director
Retired in 1990s after developing expertise in historic buildings. Trained with Symes and Sons, brought meticulous attention to detail that shaped company's specialism in heritage projects.
Peter Fuller
Former Director
Co-led company from 1957-1990s with Hugh. Developed reputation for historic building specialism through thousands of London-based contracts. Retired after establishing strong industry relationships.
Questions
What types of buildings do you specialise in?
We focus on Listed Buildings and structures of historic interest, with expertise in Grade I and II* listed properties across London and the surrounding areas.
How do you combine traditional and modern methods?
We use traditional materials like hydraulic lime alongside modern techniques to ensure structural integrity while maintaining historical authenticity in all our restoration projects.
Do you have in-house craftsmanship capabilities?
Yes, we operate our own joinery workshop producing bespoke timber components, ensuring perfect matches for historic woodwork using sustainably sourced materials.
What is your experience with large-scale projects?
Since 1872, we've completed projects valued at over £400 million, including £5 million annually in restoration works for historic buildings across Greater London.
How are projects managed?
Each project has dedicated on-site managers supported by our Walthamstow-based senior management team, ensuring quality control throughout the conservation process.
