Listed building restoration in West Somerset & Devon
A family-run firm with over 30 years' experience restoring listed buildings, farmhouses and period homes, using traditional methods and lime.
30 years of experience
Family-run business
Listed building specialists
Traditional lime work
Honest quotes
What we do
Listed building restoration
Sympathetic repairs to Grade II listed and period properties, working within listed building consent.
Lime pointing and rendering
Traditional lime mortars and renders that let old walls breathe and stop damp being trapped.
Stonework
Stone repairs, rebuilds and new stone features, from walls to porch columns.
Structural repairs and underpinning
Underpinning, floor excavation and structural work to stabilise older buildings.
Damp and drainage
Finding the cause of damp and fixing it properly, including drainage and damp proofing.
Renovations and refurbishments
Whole-house, cottage and annexe renovations, managed from start to finish.
Conversions
Turning commercial and outbuildings into family homes, such as a former bakery in Wiveliscombe.
Roofing, carpentry and fireplaces
New roofs, hand-made joinery and restored fireplaces.
About Us
Bolton Construction and Restoration
Bolton Construction and Restoration is a family-run construction company with 30 years of experience, specialising in the restoration and construction of listed buildings. Our dedication to preserving historical and architectural heritage is reflected in our meticulous approach to every project. We take pride in offering honest quotes, reliable timelines, and exceptional workmanship, ensuring the complete satisfaction of our clients.
✓ Over 30 years' experience ✓ Family-run
✓ Listed building specialists ✓ Lime and traditional methods
✓ 5-star reviews on Trustpilot
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Former Bakery Redevelopment, Wiveliscombe
LOCATION
PROPERTY
COMPLETED
Golden Hill, Wiveliscombe
Period house and former bakery
First phase: a four-bedroom family home
Bolton Construction and Restoration recently completed the first phase of a full property redevelopment on Golden Hill, Wiveliscombe.
The property was originally a period residential house with a former shop and bakery, offering strong character but requiring substantial refurbishment. Our work focused on restoring and modernising the main house while retaining its original features, including exposed beams, timber floors and period internal doors.
The completed first phase is now a four-bedroom family home with modern bathrooms, a shaker-style kitchen, utility area, garage and improved garden. The wider plot is being developed in phases, with the second part of the project progressing separately following planning approval.
This project reflects the type of work we specialise in: older buildings, sensitive refurbishments, conversions and practical problem solving on complex residential projects.
Front elevation after the first phase
Grade II Listed Building Restoration at Gaulden Manor
LOCATION
LISTING
WORKS
Tolland, Somerset
Grade II listed historic manor house
Stonework repairs, fireplace restoration, damp management, lime pointing and lime rendering
Bolton Construction and Restoration carried out a full restoration and refurbishment project at Gaulden Manor, a Grade II listed historic manor house in Tolland, Somerset.
The works involved the careful repair, restoration and improvement of the building’s historic fabric, with a focus on preserving the character of the manor while addressing areas of deterioration, damp and previous wear. The project included internal and external refurbishment, traditional stonework repairs, fireplace restoration, damp management solutions, lime pointing, lime rendering and lime-based repair work.
As a Grade II listed building, Gaulden Manor required a sensitive and considered approach. The aim was not to over-modernise the property, but to restore and improve it using methods and materials appropriate to its age, construction and architectural significance.
The great hall and its plaster ceiling
Listed Farmhouse and Cottage Refurbishment
LOCATION
PROPERTY
WORKS
Wiveliscombe
Listed farmhouse and cottage
Floor excavation, underpinning, underfloor heating, drainage improvements, damp remediation and full internal refurbishment
Bolton Construction and Restoration completed a two-part refurbishment project involving a listed farmhouse and adjoining listed cottage.
The works included floor excavation, underpinning, underfloor heating, drainage improvements, damp remediation and full internal refurbishment. The farmhouse element focused on a full kitchen refurbishment with structural support works, a new floor build up and underfloor heating. The cottage required more extensive works, including major damp investigation, drainage improvements, underpinning, floor excavation and internal restoration.
The project required careful sequencing and a sensitive approach to historic fabric, balancing modern comfort, structural stability and moisture management with the character and behaviour of traditional buildings.
Farmhouse kitchen after refurbishment
What our clients say
5-star reviews on Trustpilot
Jacob Forgham
“These guys are top notch and were great to work with from start to finish.”
Underpinning and repairs to a stone building
Simon Welch
“They are extremely reliable, exceptionally good at what they do.”
Porch rebuild with stone columns and a new roof
Gillian Adams
“I cannot recommend this company more highly.”
Cottage, kitchen and fireplace restoration