Listed Building Renovations
Listed & period property renovation specialists
Listed and period properties are rich in character. Ensuring they meet your needs today requires careful planning and specialist knowledge.
At JT Pugh Construction and Renovation, we have over 25 years of experience working on complex heritage projects across Brighton, Hove, and Sussex. From Grade II listed buildings and Regency townhouses to Victorian terraces and Edwardian family homes, we approach every project with care and a clear understanding of heritage requirements.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or restoring original features, we’re here to guide you from concept to completion, until you’re completely satisfied with your new space.
Why choose us for your period property renovations?
Renovating a listed or period property requires a deep understanding of heritage structures and how to maximise and respect their unique features. Our specialists bring this awareness, and through quality workmanship and years of experience, we’ll protect the character of your home while making it work for modern life.
Here’s why we’re trusted across Sussex for period property renovations:
- Over 25 years of heritage renovation experience
- Specialists in Grade II listed buildings & period properties
- Sensitive, compliance-led approach to listed building requirements
- Complete end-to-end project management
- A team of skilled builders and craftsmen
- Clear communication and regular updates throughout projects
- Members of Checkatrade and the Federation of Master Builders
Our services for listed & period properties
Here’s how we can support you with heritage and listed property renovations, tailoring our approach to your home’s history, character and the way you want to live in it:
- Sympathetic extensions and additions, such as extensions and loft conversions.
- Energy efficiency and retrofitting renovations.
- Structural repairs and maintenance, such as masonry repointing, timber preservation, and roof restorations.
- Internal alterations and layout changes, such as reconfiguring partitions, upgrading utilities, and restoring period features.
How our heritage renovations work
A clear and considered process will help ensure your project progresses smoothly, from your initial ideas through to snagging and handover. We ensure all our customers have a direct point of contact throughout, with regular updates and visibility over what’s happening and when.
1. Initial consultation: We’ll begin with a conversation about your property and what you’d like to achieve, discussing ideas, priorities, and budget considerations. This will help establish a clear direction for your project.
2. Survey and project planning: Once the scope is established, we assess your property and begin detailed planning. This stage helps identify requirements, establish budgets and timelines, and ensure all project elements are coordinated.
3. Design and approvals: At this stage, we can work alongside architects, consultants, and local authorities to progress designs and secure the necessary approvals. Careful planning helps minimise delays later in the project.
4. Construction and delivery: With everything in place, construction can begin, managed by our experienced team. We’ll maintain regular communication throughout, with careful oversight that keeps your project moving efficiently and ensures the highest standards of workmanship.
5. Completion and handover: As work concludes, we’ll carry out final checks to ensure everything meets your expectations. Our team remains on hand after handover, should you need further support.
How much will it cost to renovate my period property?
Heritage projects require an individual approach, addressing the building’s existing condition, the scale of the work and any specialist skills required. The best way to understand what renovations might cost for your home is to speak directly with our team.
We’ll take into account structural repairs, original feature restoration, traditional materials, approvals, and modern upgrades required to provide a bespoke, upfront quote for your proposed project. Get in touch for yours.
Start planning your heritage home renovations today
Whether you’re restoring the features you love or modernising and upgrading, a thoughtful period restoration will respect the history of your property while ensuring it works for your needs today.
We’re here to guide you every step of the way, with decades of heritage experience and a genuine respect for the homes we work in. Book a consultation with us today to find out more and start the heritage renovations process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always, but many internal changes to a listed building do require Listed Building Consent, even when they wouldn’t require planning permission in a modern home. Requirements vary depending on the property and the nature of the work, so we’d always recommend seeking professional advice, which we can support with.
A well-planned renovation can certainly increase the market value of a period property. Improvements that respect the home’s original character while modernising functionality are often particularly attractive to potential buyers.
In many cases, yes. Original features such as fireplaces, cornicing, timber flooring, sash windows and decorative mouldings can often be repaired or restored to retain your property’s character.