Preserving historic buildings

When working with the repair and renovation of listed, heritage and historical properties, there is simply no substitute for experience, and for nearly 70 years we have been applying treatments and solutions to buildings of historic, national and regional importance across the UK. Whether your property is suffering from damp proofing, wet and dry rot treatments, woodworm, or structural waterproofing problems Peter Cox are here to help.

Our fully trained and highly qualified team operate out of local branches across the country and are highly regarded by heritage and conservation bodies and property guardians such as the National Trust and English Heritage . Our portfolio of historic work includes some of the most treasured landmarks and buildings in the world such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. Read on to find out more about our preservation and historic services or contact us using the button below.

Naturally, preserving historic buildings requires a very specific knowledge and understanding of the building materials used in the era the building was constructed. Whether you need masonry stabilisation, damp proofing or bird fouling removal services you can rely on Peter Cox’s historic preservation team to apply our restoration and preservation services in a manner that respects the heritage value of the property. Peter Cox will ensure that any iconic and historic buildings we work on can continue to amaze for generations to come.

Alongside our long and distinguished track record of restoring historic buildings, the reason we are so highly regarded by heritage companies across the country is due to our renowned workmanship and ability to handle specifications as varied as:

● Horsehair plastering
● Sourcing reclaimed timber
● Reconstructing traditional oak framing
● Strengthening floor beams
● Stabilising masonry facades

In order to determine the best course of action to take when restoring historic structures a thorough inspection of the site by our specialist surveyors will need to be carried out. If you choose to take on their recommendations, then all work is Peter Cox guaranteed, ensuring it will be completed to the highest standard. Since the company was founded in 1951 over 500,000 long term guarantees have been issued to our domestic and commercial clients.

Our track record of working on some of the most prestigious buildings in the land gives you an indication of the status we occupy within the industry.
Previous examples of our historic work include:

● Houses of Parliament
● Buckingham Palace
● Trinity College Cambridge
● Cardiff Castle
● The Workhouse, Southwell
● Hazelwood Hall, Silverdale
● Woolwich Arsenal
● Keeble College, Oxford
● Ancient High House, Stafford
● St George’s Hall, Liverpool
● Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

When it comes to entrusting culturally important historic buildings with a preservation company the only name to trust is Peter Cox.

To contact the nation’s leading preservation and restoration experts call our historic services team on 0800 633 5712 or complete the contact form below and we will get back to you.