Family-run specialists in timber frame restoration. We use traditional materials and heritage craftsmanship to return buildings to their former glory.
Morris and Hughes is a small, friendly family run business with over 40 years experience. We specialise in Historic Building Restoration using traditional techniques and environmentally sustainable materials including lime plaster, breathable insulations, wood fibre board etc.
Our passion is for the conservation of traditional buildings and we will work with you to sympathetically restore your property to preserve its character and integrity with either full or partial restorations, and also extensions and new home builds.
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We specialize in the structural repair and conservation of historic timber frames. Using traditional methods like mortise and tenon joints, we replace decayed oak with hand-selected timber to ensure the building’s longevity while retaining its character.
Structural oak repairs & frame leveling 
Preserving a historic property requires the right materials. We are experts in breathable construction techniques, including lime plastering, wattle and daub, and brickwork pointing, ensuring your building functions exactly as it was designed to.
Lime plastering & traditional masonry 
Navigating listed building consent can be difficult. We offer full design services, from initial concept sketches to architectural drawings and planning applications, ensuring your project respects heritage regulations.
Listed building consent & heritage statements 
We design and build stunning oak frame extensions that blend seamlessly with your existing home. Whether you want a traditional style or a contemporary glass-and-oak structure, we bring traditional craftsmanship to new spaces.
Green oak framing & garden rooms 
We design and construct bespoke oak-framed outbuildings that blend seamlessly with your landscape. From traditional car barns to secluded garden offices, our structures are built using authentic timber framing techniques to provide both beauty and longevity.
Custom oak-framed offices, barns & studios 
Testimonials
“We’ve been working with Morris & Hughes on the ongoing renovation of our listed property in Presteigne and couldn’t speak more highly of them. From the outset, it was apparent that they understand heritage buildings — sympathetic to the original character of the house, well-versed in the appropriate materials and traditional techniques, and mindful of the constraints that come with listed status. What sets them apart, though, is the warmth they bring to the working relationship. They’re genuinely easy to talk to, and rather than imposing a standard builder’s approach, they took the time to understand my vision and have worked with me to bring it to life. The workmanship is to a very high standard throughout, and we’re delighted to be continuing to work with them as the project evolves. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Morris & Hughes to anyone embarking on work to a period or listed property.“
"Morris and Hughes created a bespoke timber framed extension for our house in the Cotswolds. They are a pleasure to work with, have vast experience and great style. I look forward to working with them on other projects in the future."
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