Conservation & Full Restoration for Listed Properties

Thatch • Lime • Stone — Professionally Restored

Traditional Craftsmanship for Historic Homes

Ellidel provides comprehensive restoration and conservation services for listed and period homes across Dorset and Hampshire. Our work is rooted in minimal intervention, traditional materials and deep respect for historic fabric.

Our Conservation Services

Full Building Restoration

Coordination and delivery of all traditional trades required for sensitive heritage works.

Lime Plasters & Washes

Condition Reports & Conservation Advice

Detailed assessments to guide repair strategies, damp management, structural stability and sympathetic alterations.

Masonry & Stone Repairs

Liaison With Professionals

We work closely with:

  • Architects

  • Surveyors

  • Conservation officers

  • Planning authorities

Sympathetic Repairs & Alterations

Designed to preserve character while improving usability and long-term stability.

Lime Plasters & Washes

Listed Building Applications

We support planning applications and provide technical information for approvals.

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Why Choose Ellidel for Conservation Work?

    • Deep experience with listed and historically significant buildings

    • Minimal-intervention approach that preserves original character

    • Full coordination of traditional trades for seamless restoration

    • Close collaboration with architects, surveyors and conservation officers

    • Transparent documentation, reporting and ongoing support

We offer full conservation solutions for homes throughout Dorset and Hampshire.

Key questions for homeowners:

  • When is a full restoration needed? If the building has suffered significant decay, inappropriate prior works, structural movement or is in a conservation area.

  • Who should I involve? Engage a heritage-experienced conservation builder early. Coordination with architect or surveyor may be required.

  • How much will it cost? Restoration is more expensive than standard refurbishment because of specialist materials and trades; however value is retained in the building’s character and longevity.

  • How long will it take? Depending on scale, full restoration may take months to years; we provide a realistic timescale at survey stage.

  • What about sustainability? We always integrate breathable insulation, moisture control and low-impact materials — making your building more efficient without damaging its heritage.

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What Clients Say

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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.