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Heritage

Blending traditional craftsmanship with modern performance standards

Bringing Buildings Back to Life

Specialist joinery for historic building restoration

At Swift Crafted Ltd, we take pride in our ability to restore, replicate, and protect historic buildings through specialist carpentry and joinery services. Working on Grade I, II*, and II listed properties and buildings of historic significance, our team delivers intricate restoration works that respect the original character while integrating modern compliance requirements.

What we cover

Comprehensive heritage service offering

Bespoke Joinery & Moulding Replication

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  • Precision reproduction of historic skirtings, cornices, architraves, and panel mouldings
  • Matching timber species, profiles, and finishes using traditional methods
  • Specialist workshop manufacturing for bespoke pieces
  • Hand-carved and turned timber detailing where appropriate

Traditional Window & Door Restoration

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  • Restoration of panelled timber doors, including original ironmongery and locks
  • Restoration including paint stripping and refinishing /polishing
  • Integration of modern performance where required including fire upgrades to heritage doors
  • Overhauling or replacing sash and casement windows to historic detail

Structural & Architectural Timber Repairs

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  • Spliced repairs and resin consolidations of decayed or damaged structural timbers
  • Repair and conservation of timber beams, joists, rafters, and trusses including defrassing
  • Installation of new structural timber in sympathetic detail and proportion
  • Traditional carpentry jointing including mortice and tenon, scarf joints, and pegged frames

Discreet Fire & Acoustic Upgrades

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  • Integration of fire-rated linings, intumescent seals, and concealed barriers
  • Upgrading internal doors to meet FD30/FD60 ratings while preserving visual authenticity
  • Acoustic enhancement of walls and floors without compromising historic detailing
  • Collaboration with fire consultants and heritage officers to approve sensitive interventions

Documentation & Conservation Support

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  • Heritage joinery method statements and repair schedules
  • Collaboration with conservation architects, surveyors, and planning officers
  • Supply of sample panels, mock-ups, and material swatches
  • Archival documentation and photographic records for listed building consent

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We approach every heritage project with respect, care, and technical precision – understanding that what we restore today will be part of history tomorrow.