Specialist contractors for period and heritage buildings
Across the Forest of Dean
For a free consultation to discuss your project
Parker SW Ltd undertakes renovation, extension and conservation work on period and listed buildings across the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas, including Cinderford, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and Chepstow.
Our work focuses on traditional materials, appropriate methods and long-term building performance rather than cosmetic fixes.
Work suited to older and traditionally constructed buildings
We focus on building work that requires an understanding of how older properties were originally constructed, how they behave over time, and how carefully considered modern interventions can improve their performance without compromising their character.
Period property renovations
Full and partial renovations to period homes, balancing modern living requirements with the retention of original fabric and features.
Listed building and heritage work
Conservation-led repairs and alterations using traditional materials and methods appropriate to the age and construction of the building.
Extensions to existing historic buildings
New additions designed to work alongside older structures, both visually and structurally, with careful attention to proportion and materials.
Damp diagnosis and remedial work
Investigation-led damp assessment and remedial works that address underlying causes, using breathable systems rather than surface treatments.
If you’re considering similar work, an early conversation can help clarify options and constraints.
Recent work on period and historic properties
A small selection of recent projects where context, materials and setting were critical.
Events Room at The Speech House
Design and construction of a new timber-frame events room within the grounds of The Speech House, a 17th-century former hunting lodge in the Forest of Dean. The project required close consideration of scale, materials and setting to ensure the new building complemented the historic structure while meeting modern use requirements.
Locally sourced stone and traditional detailing were used to ensure the new structure sat comfortably within its historic context.
To discuss your project
If you’re planning renovation, extension or remedial work to a period or traditionally constructed property, an early conversation can help establish whether a project is suitable and how it might best be approached.
Initial enquiries are used to understand the property, the scope of work and any constraints involved. Where appropriate, we can then advise on next steps, including site visits and formal quotations.