A D Taylor Joiner Ltd specialises in the restoration and conservation of Grade 1 and Grade 2 listed buildings. With over 25 years of experience working with English Heritage, The Prince’s Trust, and the National Trust, we understand the unique challenges and requirements of heritage properties.

Our Heritage Experience Includes:

• Westminster Abbey acoustic song school construction and refurbishment
• The Florence Institute, Liverpool – complete restoration reopened by Prince Charles
• Lion Salt Works, Northwich – recognised as the decade’s greatest conservation project
• St James Church, Liverpool – complete roof realignment and structural repair
• Multiple church roof timber repairs and structural stabilisation
• Victoria Train Station sash window restoration
• Manchester Cathedral roof restoration

Our approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern structural knowledge, ensuring authentic restoration that meets current building standards whilst preserving historical integrity.

From minor repairs to complete structural reconstruction, our team handles all aspects of timber framework restoration and joinery.

Services Include:

• Floor structural repairs and replacement
• Roof timber repairs and reconstruction
• Traditional joint repairs using authentic techniques
• Beam splicing and structural strengthening
• Custom millwork and bespoke joinery solutions
• Framework stabilisation and realignment

Each project is approached with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring repairs stand the test of time whilst maintaining structural integrity.

Our sash window restoration service brings period windows back to full working order using traditional techniques and authentic materials.

Restoration Process:

• Complete assessment of existing framework and mechanisms
• Authentic splicing of cill sections (not temporary nosing solutions)
• Cord and pulley system restoration
• Glazing bar repairs using traditional jointing methods
• Weather sealing improvements whilst maintaining period authenticity
• Full redecoration using appropriate paint systems

We believe in proper restoration rather than quick fixes, ensuring your sash windows provide decades of reliable service.

Following major fire damage, we provide comprehensive rebuilding services that recreate original features to exact historical detail.

Recent Major Projects:

• Uphill Manor, Weston-super-Mare – 70% fire damage restoration
• Ashwellthorpe Lodge, Norfolk – complete rebuild following total loss
• The Lodge at Harrow, London – faithful recreation of destroyed timber structure

Our approach involves detailed research into original construction methods, sourcing appropriate materials, and recreating features with absolute precision.

We handle all aspects of traditional roofing and structural timber work, preparing frameworks for specialist trades such as lead work.

Roofing Services:

• Traditional timber roof construction
• Truss repair and replacement
• Ridge line realignment and structural correction
• Rafter and purlin replacement
• Dormer construction and repair
• Preparation for lead work and other specialist roofing

Applying the same quality standards as our heritage work to modern domestic projects.

Services Include:

• House extensions designed to complement existing properties
• Loft conversions maximising space whilst maintaining structural integrity
• Garden rooms and outbuildings
• Kitchen and bathroom fitting
• Internal alterations and improvements