Distinctive expertise
Traditional building skills
Time-tested repair methods that respect the character of historic properties.
Breathable repair solutions
Materials chosen to protect older buildings and support their long-term condition.
Historic property knowledge
Experienced restoration that preserves original features with thoughtful craftsmanship.
​Care for historic buildings that need the right hands
Listed building repairs need more than modern patch-ups. We work on Grade I and Grade II properties using traditional methods that respect the age and fabric of the building. From hot lime plaster to built-up stone repairs, we focus on materials that let older structures breathe and move as they should. That matters when you're dealing with cracked render, failing mortar joints, or worn masonry that has seen more than a few winters.
We carry that understanding into every project at Ranson Roofing & Building Ltd, drawing on our long family roots in roofing and building work. When you want repairs that suit the building rather than fight against it, we keep the work honest and practical.
Traditional methods for sensitive restoration work
Our heritage work covers freshly slaked hot lime mortar, haired lime, built-up hot lime render, and hot lime harlings for older walls and finishes. We also carry out lime washing, clay washing, lime screeding, and traditional linseed paints where a breathable surface matters. Natural stone masonry, built-up brick repairs, and traditional joinery help us deal with the details that often make listed properties tricky to repair well.
Ranson Roofing & Building Ltd also handle stained glass works, traditional insulation, and carefully planned building extensions that respect the character of period properties, so the original features are preserved while the building continues to meet modern needs.
Frequently asked questions
Michael Reaney, Google
From initial quotation preparation to final completion, the company was extremely helpful, provided overall advice and acted very professionally. The work was completed as planned to a high standard at a competitive price by their hard-working, courteous staff.
Why conventional materials are still important
Older buildings were made to handle moisture in a very different way from modern properties. We use breathable materials to help reduce trapped damp and avoid the kind of hard repairs that can cause damage later. Our gentle cleaning methods and careful masonry work also help preserve original surfaces where possible. That gives your building a better chance of ageing well without losing the details that make it worth protecting.