G F TOMLINSON ARE EXPERTS IN THE CONSERVATION,RESTORATION,STRUCTURAL REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND LANDMARKS.

We have the experience and expertise acquired over 130 years in the construction industry to be able to sympathetically and sustainably restore heritage buildings of both local and national historical interest.

Trusted to deliver
We act as principal contractor offering comprehensive trades and collaborate with an established selection of heritage specialists where additional specialist skills are required to deliver large and complex projects to an agreed quality standard, budget and deadline.

All of our heritage supply chain partners are English heritage approved and include conservation skills such as: stone masonry, bespoke joinery, lime plastering, hand made glazing, slate and lead roofing and ironmongery restoration.

We have a wide range of strategies and solutions for the sympathetic repair and restoration of historic buildings. Our contract and site managers and supportive trade teams work together with architects, clients and PCC leaders, English Heritage to agree materials, solutions, and schedule and deliver heritage projects.

We use traditional techniques and alongside modern methods to support and compliment the building’s original structure and materials.

Specialist skill sets
G F Tomlinson provide specialist restoration services which can be seen in the examples of our case studies, including the restoration of a range of buildings and spaces including, world heritage sites, ancient monuments, sites of archaeological importance, sites of historical importance, Grade 1, 2* and 2 Listed, many of which have won national and regional awards in recognition of the outstanding level of quality craftsmanship delivered and the sensitive approach to giving a new lease of life to cherished buildings for future generations to enjoy for years to come.

View a selection of our restoration projects

Devonshire Royal Campus, Derbyshire

Sensitive restoration of Grade II Listed former Devonshire Royal Hospital to form the University of Derby’s International School of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Works to this historic site, originally built...
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Westfield Folkhouse, Nottingham

Comprehensive restoration of an existing Grade II Listed Building and a new build annex to provide a purpose built Young People’s Centre. The project comprised the renovation and refurbishment of...
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Bestwood Winding House

Restoration of the Bestwood Winding Engine House, a Grade II Listed building and a scheduled ancient monument within Bestwood Country Park. This project involved the renovation and refurbishment of buildings....
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Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton

Transformation of Buxton’s Grade II Listed Pavilion building to create a high profile 462 seat arts centre, with 369 seats in the Main Auditorium complemented by a further 93 seats...
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Loughborough Town Hall

This project comprised of refurbishment and alterations to the Grade II Listed Loughborough Town Hall. The scheme was undertaken whilst the building remained fully operational throughout. The work involved the...
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Rufford Mill, Rufford Abbey Country Park

The scheme involved the extensive refurbishment of this neglected Grade II listed Mill located in Rufford Abbey Country Park, overlooking Rufford Lake. The project involved the conversion of the top...
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Cathedral Visitor Centre, Derby

This project involved the conservation of two Grade II Listed buildings, originally constructed in the 1700’s, into a visitors centre for Derby Cathedral opposite the scheme. The scheme involved the...
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Cromford Mill, Building 17, Cromford

Cromford Mill is a Grade 1 listed building on a World Heritage Site, and G.F.Tomlinson was entrusted to restore Building 17 to provide managed workspace offices, studios, workshops and a...
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Sudbury Hall, Museum of Childhood

Working with the Heritage National Trust this project involved the refurbishment of the 19th centry Grade I Listed Museum of Childhood in Sudbury, Derbyshire. The work included the removal, relocation...
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Nottingham Castle Transformation

The transformation of Nottingham Castle to become a world-class visitor destination, with improvements funded by the National Lottery through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Nottingham City Council and D2N2. As...
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