We are professional craftsmen.
We are professional craftsmen who work on heritage and traditional buildings across Yorkshire. We follow the S.P.A.B approach to all repair work, meaning we only carry out repairs where necessary using like-for-like materials with the relevant skill set to complete work to the highest standard. We are passionate about what we do and feel this shows across all our services.
Nigel Copsey
Nigel has worked extensively as a consultant and practitioner in the field of building conservation and repair in North Yorkshire upon a wide range of vernacular and high-status buildings. He has also contributed towards several volumes of the practical conservation series published by Historic England.
A research associate of the archaeology department at York University, Nigel Regularly delivers hot mixed earth and lime Mortars and traditional skills training. He leads the practical skills module for MA conservation studies. Nigel has a BA(Hons) in political science from the University of York and a PGDip in building conservation from Bournemouth university.
Years Of Experience
We are experts in our field with years of experience, Nigel began his career as a craftsman in 1982.
Lee Gillard
Lee started as a qualified Bricklayer and started his own company, Gillard’s building services. After his reputation led him to gain work on older Buildings, he found his passion for conservation. This led him to train at the Scottish Lime Centre to use historic mortars and traditional masonry repairs, working towards a Master’s in masonry conservation. Nigel has mentored him on using hot Lime mortars. From this, he is working towards a fellowship with the society for the protection of ancient buildings. Both committed S.P.A.B supporters and members; we believe it is essential to maintain the original fabric of your building.
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Our Customers Reviews
We come highly recommended across North and West Yorkshire and provide a range of services including traditional skills training, masonry repair services, render removal, brickwork, stonework, lintel replacement, stone face repairs and all aspects of lime pointing.
I used Yorkshire Lime Company to repair water damaged sandstone at the front of my period property. I had tried several trades prior and all I can say is that this company was a breath of fresh air. If you want professional expert services this is the company and I would highly recommend. I had a personal service where every step of what was needed was explained. The full front of the house was originally pointed with the wrong motar and this was not enabling the moisture to escape. Lee instantly knew the cause and recommended hot lime pointing. This is traditional appropriate pointing for hertigate type properties. They cover Yorkshire wide. My property is located in Barnsley central and there is no other company I could find to offer this bespoke service. Professional expert service. I am very happy customer. Thank you

Lee has done work for us at Sandal Grange. He advised us on some repointing which without his advice we could easily have repointed with cement mortar rather than lime pointing which was required because the building is sandstone. He also recently removed 4 stone finials which were cracked and could have fallen. Both jobs were done in a very professional manner to our complete satisfaction. Lee is very knowledgeable within his field and we highly recommend him.

We have had our 1930s house repointed in lime mortar by the Yorkshire Lime Company using Yorkshire Lime. After weeks of work it looks spectacular. The finish is superb due to the workmanship and materials involved. Recommended.

We have had our 1930s house repointed in lime mortar by Gillard’s using Yorkshire Lime. After weeks of work it looks spectacular. The finish is superb due to the workmanship and materials involved. Recommended.

Fantastic work. Lee has a really passion for what he does and make's sure the job is done properly. Would highly recommend.

Lee and the lads have done a fantastic job of repointing our property with hot lime mortar and resurrecting two crumbling garden arches with traditional masonry repairs.

Brilliant job, highly recommended. Hardworking, friendly, really know their stuff. Made sure the work was finished to a high standard.

Lee is a star. Super knowledgeable and very helpful. He's done a great job for us so far. Highly recommended.

Lee and his team did a great job re-pointing our Victorian brickwork with hot lime mortar. Always turned up when they said they would and worked to schedule and to budget. Excellent attention to details and hard working. Delighted with the results and highly recommended!

Lee did a fantastic job repointing our Victorian brickwork with lime mortar. Looks perfect with the original pointing and bricks.

I had a problem with spalling brickwork on my house and asked Lee to take a look. He diagnosed the problem - that, at some point in the past, a previous owner had had repointing done using cement based mortar. Lee arranged for the cement mortar to be removed and replaced with lime mortar. Very neat job and I'm very pleased with the result.
We're very happy with a small but important job repairing our lintel at the front of our house. Lee did a great job matching the lime mortar using materials correct for the age and style of our house. And now every time I go outside I don't wince when I look up! The work has made a big difference.

We have a large garden wall which was in desperate need of repair. Lee from The Yorkshire Lime Co stepped in after another contractor started the project and let us down. Lee offered advice and guidance about our project, we needed hand made bricks and he helped us source the right bricks for the job. Lee also replaced an aged and dangerous lintel over a garden gate. Lee explained the importance of using lime to rebuild our wall and the longer impact of using other products. He helped us create what is now a beautiful walled garden. Thank you to Lee and his team for their hard work. I would definitely recommend The Yorkshire Lime Co and will use them again for future projects.

Lee and his colleagues have done a great job repointing our 200 year old property, to solve a damp issue. They've worked weekends to get the job done, in some very unpleasant weather. Happy to recommend them.

The Yorkshire Lime Company have been absolutely brilliant as they have just spent 9 weeks working on our Grade II* listed Westgate Unitarian Chapel using hot lime pointing, and lime torching, as well as working with our architects and Historic England who, after inspecting their work said they had never seen such good heritage pointing. I would thoroughly recommend Lee Gillard and his team as absolute experts in their field. The Yorkshire Lime Company went the extra mile to save our chapel wall when we realised the Victorian mortar was destroying the Georgian Bricks!

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