Historic Building Repair & Alteration South West

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Experts in the conservation, adaption, and repair of our built heritage.

At Corbel, we are passionate about preserving the legacy of historic and listed buildings, alongside transforming their future.

With a deep appreciation for the past, we combine our expertise in design and construction to breathe new life into period properties. Our team of skilled craftsmen and craftswomen work meticulously to respect the original character and significance of our heritage assets – and where appropriate seamlessly weave in modern functionality and aesthetics.

From careful restoration to sensitive adaption, we take pride in our commitment to respect and honour the history of our built heritage, whilst also acknowledging that buildings also need to evolve to meet the specific needs of current owners. With our attention to detail, respect for historical integrity, and dedication to superior craftsmanship, we are leading experts in conserving and transforming heritage buildings into remarkable spaces that inspire for generations to come.

Featured Projects

Horton Court

Repair and conversion of Grade I listed medieval house to a holiday let for the National Trust.

Castle House

A complex repair scheme to convert Castle House, Bridgwater into dwellings. Built as a prototype in 1851 it was designed to showcase what could be achieved with the new wonder material - Ordinary Portland Cement.

Halswell House

Halswell House stands proudly within the Quantock Hills. The house and surrounding buildings date from the Tudor period through to Georgian and Victorian.

Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Repair and conversion of the former Tithe Barn for community use.

Barn Extension – North Somerset

Watercress Barn is a complex of early 1800's agricultural buildings that were converted into a house in 2006. The original barn conversion living spaces did not fully maximise the link between the house and garden.

Toneworks

Toneworks in Wellington is one of the best-preserved cloth finishing works in the country, its sheer scale, and the fact that it still contains most of the original machinery have a rare significance and corresponding Grade II* listed status.

Chard Museum

Corbel Architects are very pleased to have been appointed by the Trustees of Chard Museum to lead the Design Team for their 50 Years and Beyond – Stories and Spaces Project.

Tickenham Court, North Somerset

Tickenham Court represents a fine survival, a medieval manor house close to the church with relatively little recent surrounding development. The project repaired the hall and solar wings, built circa 1470, with a new Oriel link located on the footprint of an earlier iteration.

Iford Manor

The Grade II* listed Cloister sits within the Peto Gardens on the Iford Manor Estate, Freshford just outside the City of Bath. The Peto Gardens take their name from their designer Harold Peto the famous landscape Architect whom bought and resided at the estate until 1933.

Torre Abbey

Conservation Works to Mohun Gatehouse, South Ranges & Chapel 14-month programme | Scheduled Monument | Grade I Listed Principal Contractor

Trefoil House

Conversion of a former mid 19th century chapel to a modern private dwelling, just outside the town of Beaminster.

Cannwood House

Ultra high specification addition of a brick, stone, steel and glass conservatory to a grade 2 listed building within a private Estate.

Our Specialisms

Construction

As main contractors we are experts in the conservation, repair and adaptation of historic buildings throughout the South West region and beyond. With several decades of experience on a diverse range of projects our team are highly skilled at executing complex projects of any nature.

Joinery

Corbel Joinery specializes in restoring and producing bespoke, handcrafted joinery for historic or contemporary buildings. With a blend of traditional techniques and our modern workshop we have the skills and knowledge to produce craftsmanship of the highest quality in every commission.

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Bespoke New Builds

We are specialists in luxury new builds and Grand Design-style residences, partnering with discerning private clients, leading architects, and expert consultants to deliver extraordinary homes of exceptional quality.

Building Craftsmanship

Experts in the conservation, adaption, and repair of our built heritage.

At Corbel, we are passionate about preserving the legacy of historic and listed buildings, alongside transforming their future.

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