Here at Phoenix Design & Construction Ltd, we specialise in the craft of period and listed building home conversions. We recognise the complexities involved in transforming protected structures. Our team is extensively trained in the materials, techniques and regulatory compliance needed to deliver outstanding results that respect a building’s architectural heritage.
Contact us today for your estimate for period and listed building home conversions!
Converting a period or listed home requires more than standard construction know-how — it demands deep respect for heritage, an eye for design and an understanding of both local and national regulations. Our team brings all three to every project.
Our period and listed building home conversions include:
All projects that we undertake include:
With our certified expertise in Repair Care resin systems and extensive knowledge of breathable materials, we restore, upgrade, and adapt listed properties with exceptional care. For more information about our period and listed building home conversions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for a consultation and estimate!
We begin with an on-site consultation (once architectural drawings are in place), discussing your vision, the building’s condition, and regulatory needs. We conduct site investigations, material testing, and offer guidance on how to proceed compliantly.
Once drawings are approved and permissions secured, we begin planning your period and listed building home conversions, including sourcing period-appropriate materials, developing a timeline, and preparing for construction in alignment with heritage regs.
We carry out the construction with sensitivity to the existing building, ensuring structural soundness, visual continuity, and full compliance. We manage every aspect of the build, including liaising with building control and heritage officers throughout.
Yes. Listed building consent is always required for alterations, including period and listed building home conversions. Planning permission may also be required.
We selectively use modern materials where appropriate, but prioritise traditional, breathable materials to ensure compatibility with the existing structure.
The timeline for period and listed building home conversions will vary depending on the complexity of permissions and construction, but most conversions take several months from start to finish.
We assist in preparing and submitting documentation alongside your architect and can liaise with officers to support your application.
We provide period and listed building home conversions in Kent and East Sussex, including Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst, Rye and Hastings.
The cost of period and listed building home conversions will vary depending on scale, complexity, and materials. We provide a detailed estimate after your consultation and design review.
Absolutely. We work with building control and structural engineers to ensure full compliance, even in challenging historic settings.
Yes. We are fully insured and certified, including Repair Care resin systems, asbestos awareness, and lime plaster application.
Certainly. We frequently collaborate with architects and heritage consultants and can also recommend trusted professionals if needed.
With decades of exclusive focus on listed and period buildings, we bring unrivalled knowledge and a deep respect for heritage architecture.
We manage every detail – including planning, sourcing, and regulatory liaison – with transparency and professionalism.
We blend traditional building methods with modern standards, ensuring every project meets both aesthetic and legal benchmarks.
Contact us today to schedule your site visit for your period and listed building home conversions!
At Phoenix Design & Construction Ltd, we specialise in the restoration, renovation and transformation of period and listed buildings in Kent and East Sussex.
