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Heritage Consultants

Heritage and Conservation

A three storey grade 2 listed school building overlooking grass with trees and flowers

Barker is one of the country’s leading heritage consultancies. We have specialist teams dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and development of historic buildings.

Our experts are passionate about preserving and enhancing buildings for the next generation. Specialising in the conservation, restoration and development of heritage buildings, our approach is bespoke.

From landmark buildings to modest dwellings, with our decades of experience we are perfectly placed to advise you on all heritage and conservation projects.

Our Heritage Consultancy Includes

Listed Buildings Advice

Listed Buildings Advice

As one of the country’s leading conservation consultancies, our dedicated team can advise on all matters relating to historic and listed building projects.

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“I wanted to thank you personally for all you have done. The final result is terrific, and I am very grateful to you for your input.”

Spaynes Hall

“It is clear that the support and recommendations that you make are recognised as extremely valuable not only by the Church but also the community and perhaps especially those who understand the complexities and difficulties of caring for ancient buildings.”

St Mary The Virgin Church, Baldock

“We cannot say a big enough thank you for your foresight in this project and ensuring it was finished to such a high standard. This experience has been a traumatic life event for us - not one we hope to repeat! We are now looking forward to getting back to normal and living life again.”

Bury Cottage, Private Client

“Your report was a model of clarity and advice.”

Brentwood Cathedral

“As ever you have provided sensitive and wise counsel and steered us through the stormy waters. I think I can say that the whole congregation and indeed those of the town who have been into the church are delighted with the results.”

Restoration Work at St Mary's Church, Baldock

Conservation & Heritage Key Contacts

Robert Gould, FRICS

Robert Gould, FRICS

Partner

Robert joined Barker in 2002 and is a Partner based in our Braintree office. A Fellow of th(...)

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Juan Martinez, RIBA

Juan Martinez, RIBA

Associate Conservation Architect

Juan is a registered RIBA Conservation Architect who, through the years, has developed a pa(...)

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Philippa Gould, MRICS

Philippa Gould, MRICS

Associate Partner

Philippa joined Barker in 2009 and is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Certified Historic Buil(...)

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Related Projects

Caring for a historic building? Let’s take the next step.

We’ll bring the right expertise together to set a clear path forward.

Tell us what matters most, and we’ll help shape solutions that respect the past while supporting future use.

Two members of Barker's stand on scaffolding beneath the destroyed roof of St John The Baptist's Church
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