The refurbishment of any property, commercial or domestic, calls for an expert approach from the very beginning and structural analysis is particularly important for larger projects.
At Parker & Son we’ll undertake each and every aspect of the refurbishment process, from the initial structural surveys and architectural planning, to the finishing touches.
Whether you need minor work such as painting and decorating, or substantial alterations such as moving a load-bearing wall, our craftsmen will undertake each and every job, completing it to the high standards that we’ve been setting since the 1930s.
Conservation work on listed buildings
At Parker & Son, conservation work on listed and non-listed buildings is one of our strengths.
Conservation work can be tricky, so experience and expertise in the field is a necessity.
The conservation building team at Parker & Son have restored everything from churches and chapels, to houses and halls, all with the care and attention required of such technical, time-consuming work.
If you’ve got a building conservation project in London, Brighton or the South East, we’d be more than happy to hear about it.
St Mark’s Church, Mark Cross
We were appointed by John D Clarke Architects to carry out a complete refurbishment and modernisation of St Mark's Church and turn the building into more of a community space.
St Mark's is now part of the Mark Cross Community Centre.
The main hall is now light and airy with a floor space of 60 square metres.
Services are held at the church on Sundays while during the week the building can now be used for other village activities and is available to hire.
We installed new toilet facilities, openings and doors to lobby as well as providing central heating and extensive refurbishment throughout. There are now two toilets, one with disables access and baby changing facilities.
Cottage improvements and landscaping, Sedlescombe, Battle, East Sussex
We undertook a number of alterations and improvements to this beautiful Grade II listed cottage.
We made some alterations to the kitchen area, reconfiguring the space and the creation of a new back door. The bespoke installation of the new Benchmark Kitchen and granite work tops complement the style of the cottage.
The team fully landscaped the outside area consisting of a new brick garden wall, grass area and the installation of brick pavers to create a patio area in keeping with the cottage. This work was all created, designed and installed by our experienced team.
Normanhurst Estate, Catsfield, East Sussex
Working alongside our clients, we managed the complete refurbishment of this country estate house. It was the original farmhouse for the estate.
We carried out a complete overhaul of the existing windows, rewired, new plumbing, installing a new kitchen, bathrooms and new carpets throughout. We also carried out extensive repairs of the roof and repainted the property from top to bottom.
The main house is a listed property situated in the village of Catsfield, just outside Bexhill.
The work included a refurbishment of the basement. As a final modern touch, we added a new car port to bring this 17th Century property up to date for modern living.
The work included a refurbishment of the basement. As a final modern touch, we added a new car port to bring this 17th Century property up to date for modern living.
One of the beautiful new bathrooms we installed.
Restoration of St Mary’s Church ceiling
Parker & Son has completed the challenging task of repainting the seven-metre high ceiling of a Grade II* listed church in Northiam, East Sussex.
St. Mary's Church in Northiam is an Anglican church in the Diocese of Chichester and is set in the heart of Northiam village in East Sussex. The church dates back to the 12th century.
The restoration work was made possible thanks to a legacy and a generous donation by a member of the congregation. Special, breathable paint was sourced to match the original blue paint as closely as possible. All work and materials had to be approved by the Diocese and Advisory Committee.
Scaffolding was required so the Parker & Son team could get as close as possible to the very high ceiling to carry out the work.
The tight deadline of just a month was met so the church could be ready for the Harvest Festival.
Parker & Son has a wealth of experience with churches and listed buildings which was one of the reasons why we were chosen to do the work.
St. Mary's Church in Northiam is an Anglican church in the Diocese of Chichester and is set in the heart of Northiam village in East Sussex. The church dates back to the 12th century.
The restoration work was made possible thanks to a legacy and a generous donation by a member of the congregation. Special, breathable paint was sourced to match the original blue paint as closely as possible. All work and materials had to be approved by the Diocese and Advisory Committee.
Scaffolding was required so the Parker & Son team could get as close as possible to the very high ceiling to carry out the work.
The tight deadline of just a month was met so the church could be ready for the Harvest Festival.
Parker & Son has a wealth of experience with churches and listed buildings which was one of the reasons why we were chosen to do the work.
Church Warden Geoff Brown explains: “The paint on the ceiling was beginning to peel off and had been in need of repair for several years as the last time the ceiling was painted was in the 1970s. The work has uplifted the whole church and we’ve had lots of positive comments from the congregation and visitors.
“We chose Parker & Son because of their experience with renovating churches. We were very impressed by the care the team took over the work. They did a brilliant job and there was no mess, in fact everything was left spotless.
“It was important to do the work properly and make sure the church is here for future generations. It has given our beautiful church a real uplifting feeling.”
“We chose Parker & Son because of their experience with renovating churches. We were very impressed by the care the team took over the work. They did a brilliant job and there was no mess, in fact everything was left spotless.
“It was important to do the work properly and make sure the church is here for future generations. It has given our beautiful church a real uplifting feeling.”
James Parker added: “We were delighted to work on this stunning church and help to bring it back to its former glory. We liaised with the architect JD Clarke and sourced a special breathable paint as well as carrying out some repairs to the lime plaster. The team worked really hard to finish the work on time while being careful and diligent so as little disruption as possible was caused.”
The ceiling has large intersecting squares which are punctuated where they cross with beautiful clusters of gold leaves. The ceiling is just one of the eye-catching features of the church along with stunning stained-glass windows. The most famous feature of St Mary’s, however, is the octagonal stone spire, one of only four mediaeval ones in the county and the tallest.
The ceiling has large intersecting squares which are punctuated where they cross with beautiful clusters of gold leaves. The ceiling is just one of the eye-catching features of the church along with stunning stained-glass windows. The most famous feature of St Mary’s, however, is the octagonal stone spire, one of only four mediaeval ones in the county and the tallest.
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