Traditional Building & Restoration Specialists in Dorset & Hampshire
Thatch • Lime • Stone — Professionally Restored
Ellidel specialises in the repair, restoration and conservation of listed and historic properties across Dorset and Hampshire. Using authentic materials and time-honoured techniques, we help homeowners protect and enhance the character of their buildings with workmanship built to last for generations.
Traditional Craftsmanship for Historic Homes
We provide a complete range of specialist building services rooted in traditional methods. Whether you own a listed cottage, heritage farmhouse, period property, or rural estate, our work focuses on authenticity, breathability, and long-term structural health. Working throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and the South, our small team takes pride in delivering careful, sympathetic restoration.
How We Can Help
Our craftsmen restore and maintain traditional thatch roofs using locally sourced, natural materials.
Services Include:
• Full re-thatching
• Ridge replacement
• Thatch repairs & maintenance
• Fireproofing and inspections
A well-maintained thatch roof improves energy efficiency, protects your home from weather damage, and preserves the building’s historical value. Every project is completed with care,
precision and respect for the original architecture.
We carry out all lime-based masonry works, essential for preserving the breathability and
structural health of older buildings.
Services Include:
• Lime plastering (interior & exterior)
• Lime washing & mineral paints
• Lime pointing
• Full sympathetic lime restoration
Lime allows historic walls to breathe, helping control moisture, prevent trapped damp, and protect the building fabric. All work is completed by skilled lime masons who understand period
construction in detail.
We repair, rebuild and restore stonework using techniques appropriate to the age and construction of the building.
Services Include:
• Rebuilding walls & structural elements
• Stone replacement, shaping & carving
• Repointing with suitable lime mixes
• Conservation of period features
From cottages to farmhouses and estate buildings, we help retain the integrity and original
character of your stonework.
Why Homeowners Choose Ellidel
• Skilled craftsmen with years of heritage experience
• Specialising in listed and conservation-area buildings
• Traditional tools, materials and methods
• Respect for the building’s breathability and structure
• Clear communication and transparent project advice
• Reliable, friendly and professional service
What Clients Say
Amanda Richardson
I wholeheartedly recommend Nathan of Ellidel. I've worked with him before and wanted to secure him for this new build job. He works skillfully with attention to detail. He's worth waiting for!
Book a Site Survey
If you are planning repairs or restoration work to a period or listed property in Dorset or Hampshire, we’d be happy to help.
Call us today for a friendly, no obligation chat about your project.