Heritage Sector
Delivering planned heritage projects, as well as reactive and protective maintenance, we can fulfil the needs of a range of historic buildings.
Restoration Projects
We’re experienced in working on listed buildings and period properties and will restore, renovate and refurbish to a high standard whilst conserving the building’s features.
Building Conservation
We ensure all materials and parts are suitable for the job and use only experienced tradesmen. We deliver extensively planned heritage projects but also provide reactive and protective maintenance.
Period Restoration
We can completely renovate and restore your property from a dilapidated state or provide light repairs and maintenance. Whatever we do, we’ll do it well.
Stone Masonry Works
We have a team of highly-skilled tradesmen who will carefully repair or replace historic stonework, as well as any other sensitive material, with the utmost quality and fine finish.
Repairs & Decorating
Axis specialises in heritage, period and grade listed property restoration, alongside conservation and maintenance projects, and we have awards to prove it.
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Heritage Main Contractor
Heritage restoration projects and building conservation services
Restoration Projects
We have a history of working in listed buildings and period properties, restoring, renovating and refurbishing to a high standard, and conserving a building’s features.
Building Conservation
With experienced tradesmen, we only use materials and parts suitable for the job. We provide extensive heritage works, and reactive and protective maintenance.
Period Restoration
We can completely renovate and restore your property from a dilapidated state, or provide light repairs and maintenance. Whatever we do, we’ll do it well.
Stone Masonry Works
We have a team of highly-skilled tradesmen who will carefully repair or replace historic stonework, as well as any other sensitive material, with the utmost quality and fine finish.
Repairs & Decorating
Axis specialises in heritage, period and grade listed property restoration, alongside conservation and maintenance projects, and we have awards to prove it.
Have a project to discuss?
Want to speak to a member of our Heritage team? Fill out our enquiry form and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
Case Studies
From restoration works at historical residential properties, to internal repairs and redecoration of offices and iconic listed buildings. Find out about our award-winning heritage projects.
Case Studies
From restoration works at historical residential properties, to internal repairs and redecoration of offices and iconic listed buildings. Find out about some of our award-winning heritage projects.
Our Heritage Clients
We are proud to have worked with and delivered a broad range of heritage repair and restoration projects for many prestigious national brands.
Our Heritage Clients
We are proud to have worked with and delivered a broad range of heritage repair and restoration projects for many prestigious national brands.
Heritage News
Axis’ latest contract wins, new clients, innovations, company updates and more.
Heritage News
Axis’ latest contract wins, new clients, innovations, company updates and more.
Accreditations
Accreditations
FAQ
Axis specialise in heritage building conservation and period restoration as well as repairs and decorating. We are proud to provide our specialist services for some incredible properties of special interest and are dedicated to preserving and taking care of heritage buildings for future generations.
Our award winning heritage team have worked on a vast array of protected, period and listed buildings across both the public and private sectors. One of our projects included redecoration work within the main banquet hall at the Worship Company of Paint-Stainers, for which we were awarded the coveted PDA Premier Trophy. We have also provided repair, resistatement and period appropriate restoration work on the Great Hall at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
You can find out more about some of the spectactual work that Axis has provided for an array of heritage projects here
Just 2.5% of buildings are listed in the Grade I category. These include buildings of the highest national, architectural or historic significance. Some of the UK’s Grade I listed buildings include Blackpool Tower, Portchester Castle and Liverpool Cathedral.
Grade II* and Grade II are the most common listings. Grade II* listed buildings have a specific characteristic of special interest, such as an aesthetic feature. Examples include Battersea Power Station and the Coliseum Theatre.
Grade II listed buildings account for 92% of all listed buildings in the UK and are buildings that warrant preservation efforts for their special interest. Examples of buildings and properties that have Grade II listing include houses and public houses, hotels, railways stations, theatres and stadiums.
When conducting repairs or maintenance on a listed property, it’s important that any architectural or structural features that contribute to the building’s special interest are not removed or changed in character.
Therefore, the materials used should be period appropriate and the same as those used in the original features. In circumstances where the original material cannot be identically matched, the most similar, or ‘like-for-like’ materials should be used to match the original material as closely as possible.
Buildings are listed for the purpose of protecting their special historic importance and architectural features. The listed status applies both internally and externally and can include objects such as chandeliers, structures and affixed buildings.
Whilst it is possible to make alterations to repurpose or modernise a listed building, the types of alterations that can be made will depend on the property and its protected features. Therefore consent is required if work is to affect features of special interest within the listed building. This includes alterations to the properties internal layout, timber, walls or brickwork, windows or fireplaces. Local authorities decided whether to grant Listed Building Consent.
Basic maintenance and repair work is imperative for the general upkeep and preservation of historic and listed properties. Listed Building Consent is only required if you intend to carry out repairs and maintenance work that will affect the character or architectural features of the building.
Generally, light maintenance work does not require consent. However, it is important to note that some maintenance and repair activities, for example, replacing a broken window pane with a like for like pane, would require consent because the pane itself would be included within the listing. You will be required to acquire Listed Building Consent if repair work will change the building’s character, and in some circumstances, you may need to apply for planning permission.
Listed Building Consent involves getting permission to alter, extend or demolish a listed building from your local authority. This consent is in place to protect such historic buildings and architectural features for future generations.
In order to obtain Listed Building Consent, you should contact your local authority Conservation Officer with a detailed outline of what works you intend to carry out, whilst expressing how you intend to protect and preserve the building and its listed features. Without Listed Building Consent, any unauthorised work is deemed as a criminal offence.
A property service partner, such as Axis, can support your application and ensure that any changes made are in compliance with the building’s listing regulations.
The older the building, the more likely it is to be listed. Buildings are generally listed due to their architectural and historical interest and tend to have a specific aesthetic appeal. A building may also be listed if it is particularly rare or one of few still in existence. You can find out if a property is listed by visiting Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland or Historic Wales.
Heritage conservation concentrates on maintaining and restoring buildings and landscapes of historic importance for future generations. Many listed or protected buildings need to be conserved for the purpose of maintaining their features of historic importance and cultural heritage. Heritage conservation seeks to preserve architectural elements that contribute to a building’s character and importance whilst adding value to a building.
Other Property Sectors
Axis delivers its building maintenance, repairs and refurbishment services across a range of property sectors, click below to view case studies and news from our other divisions.
Social Housing
Social Housing
Public Sector
Public Sector
Commercial
Commercial
Other Property Sectors
Axis delivers its building maintenance, repairs and refurbishment services across a range of property sectors, click below to view case studies and news from our other divisions.