Hirst Conservation Ltd · Company 09797372 · Trading heritage since 1986
Active, accounts up to date·consultant & other·Head office Sleaford
Founded in 1986 by Elizabeth Hirst, Hirst Conservation is a multi-disciplined organisation with extensive expertise in the conservation of historic buildings and structures. The company offers a holistic approach, combining architectural services with specialist conservation skills to address the unique challenges presented by heritage assets. Their services encompass detailed condition assessments, environmental monitoring, materials analysis, and the development of appropriate stabilisation strategies.
They have a particular specialism in architectural paint research, helping to uncover and interpret the decorative history of buildings. The team comprises experienced conservators, including specialists in stone, plaster, wall paintings, easel paintings, and decorative surfaces, alongside a conservation architect. Hirst Conservation works on a wide range of prestigious projects, from cathedrals and castles to historic houses and public buildings.
They are committed to preserving the integrity and significance of historic fabric while ensuring its long-term survival. Their approach is informed by a deep understanding of traditional materials and techniques, combined with modern scientific analysis and conservation methodologies.
Manchester
Comprehensive assessment of condition in conjunction with salt and moisture profiling, testing and sampling of the stone and plasterwork, painted decoration and marouflaged canvas paintings to the interiors.
Mortlake
Condition survey and conservation assessment of the St Leonard's Court Air-raid shelter and contents.
Ripon
Condition survey and recommendations of 12th century transept portal.
London
Condition surveys of the Fizrovia, Cable Street and Hackney Peace Carnival murals, including recommendations for stabilisation and repair.
Bridgend
Condition assessment of the painted images associated with the Prisoner of War Camp at Island Farm, Bridgend.
Wales
Salt and moisture profiling of masonry to advise on environmental considerations for enclosure of gatehouse.
Windsor Castle
Environmental monitoring and moisture and salt profiling to inform conservation proposals.
Studley Royal
Environmental monitoring, moisture and salt profiling to inform conservation proposals.
Cambridge
Environmental monitoring to assess the impact of re-decoration works on the William Morris painted ceiling.
London
Consultants for plaster restoration and surveys of historic plasterwork in 600 rooms.
English Heritage, Cathedral and Church Buildings Commission, Cadw, National Trust, English Heritage.
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Hirst Conservation is a specialist conservation company offering a wide range of services for historic buildings, including surveys, architectural paint research, stone conservation, traditional plasterwork, and more. Their listed services include Restoration & heritage, Refurbishment, Stonemasonry, Plastering and Carpentry & joinery.
Hirst Conservation Ltd is registered at Laughton Hall Farmhouse, Laughton, Sleaford, NG34 0HE, in East Midlands.
Hirst Conservation Ltd states that it works across Lincolnshire.
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 22 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.
Hirst Conservation Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £1.9m and £5.1m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Companies House lists Hirst Conservation Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-02-28.
Hirst Conservation Ltd works in Residential, Commercial, Public, Education and Leisure.
Hirst Conservation Ltd was incorporated on 2015-09-28, though the company says it has traded since 1986.
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