Big Sky Construction
Listed Building Specialists in North Norfolk
Big Sky Construction are builders based in Holt who specialise in listed and period buildings across North Norfolk, from flint cottages and barns to Georgian town houses. We repair, restore and extend historic homes using materials and methods that respect their character.
North Norfolk has one of the richest collections of historic buildings in the country. Flint and brick cottages, clay-pantile roofs, thatched barns and Georgian town houses line the streets of Holt, Cley, Blakeney, Wells and Walsingham, and many of them are listed or sit within conservation areas. Working on these buildings needs a different approach from modern construction, and it is the work we enjoy most.
Before any work starts, we look carefully at how the building was put together and how it has changed over the years. Where listed building consent or planning permission is needed, we work alongside your architect or heritage consultant and the conservation officer, so that the work that is approved is the work that gets built.
Our heritage work covers flint and brick wall repairs, repointing in lime mortar, lime plastering, re-roofing in reclaimed clay pantiles, rebuilding chimneys, repairing and exposing original timber frames and beams, new openings with steel-framed or traditional timber glazing, and sympathetic extensions. We source reclaimed and matching materials wherever possible, so new work sits naturally alongside the old.
You can see this approach in our flint cottage and barn restoration in Walsingham, where we re-thatched the barn, rebuilt the chimney breasts, restored the original roof timbers and formed new openings for steel-framed glazing.
Whether you own a listed cottage that needs careful repair, a period house that needs more space, or a barn ready for conversion, call Karl for a free, no-obligation visit anywhere in North Norfolk.
Our Work
Recent listed buildings projects
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you work on listed buildings?
- Yes. Listed and period buildings are our specialism. We repair, restore and extend historic homes across North Norfolk, using materials and methods that suit the age and construction of the building.
- Do I need listed building consent for my project?
- Most alterations to a listed building, inside or out, need listed building consent from the local planning authority, which in most of our area is North Norfolk District Council. Repairs on a like-for-like basis may not. We can talk this through at the first visit and work with your architect or heritage consultant on the application.
- Which areas do you cover for listed building work?
- We are based in Holt and work right across North Norfolk, including Cley next the Sea, Blakeney, Wells-next-the-Sea, Walsingham, Sheringham, Cromer and Fakenham, as well as the rest of Norfolk.
- Do you offer free quotes for listed building work?
- Yes. Every quote is free, detailed and in writing, with no obligation to go ahead.
Other Services
Renovations
Big Sky Construction delivers complete home renovation services across Holt and Norfolk. Whether you're updating a single room or transforming your entire property, Karl and the team bring the same high standard of workmanship to every project.
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Extensions
A well-designed extension can transform how you live and significantly increase your property's value. Big Sky Construction builds single and double-storey extensions throughout Holt, Norwich and the wider Norfolk area.
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Loft Conversions
A loft conversion is one of the smartest investments you can make in your home. Big Sky Construction converts unused attic space into beautiful, functional rooms - bedrooms, home offices, playrooms, and more - across Norfolk.
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Based in Holt - covering all of Norfolk. No call-out charge, no obligation.