Business Details
Expert Building Conservation & Restoration Services in London
Established in 1872, Fullers Builders is a family-run business with five generations of expertise in building conservation and restoration. Our team preserves historic structures using traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques, maintaining an unrivalled reputation for quality. We operate from Walthamstow, London, and have completed over 400m worth of projects, specialising in Listed Buildings and historic fabric preservation.Our in-house joinery workshop creates bespoke timber elements, and we prioritise sustainable materials like hydraulic lime. With 45 skilled employees, we continue to deliver high-value restoration projects across Greater London.
Services
Building Conservation
Restoration Projects
Refurbishment Works
Joinery Services
Historic Building Repair
Highlights and features
- We have five generations of experience in historic building restoration
- Our in-house joinery workshop creates bespoke timber components
- We use traditional materials like hydraulic lime for authentic repairs
- Family-managed since 1872 with a 145-year trading history
- Completed 400m+ of restoration projects across Greater London
Services
Building Conservation
Specialist conservation of historic buildings using traditional methods and materials. Our team preserves architectural integrity while meeting modern standards. Services include lime plaster work, timber restoration, and masonry repairs for Listed Buildings and structures of historic interest.
Restoration Projects
Comprehensive restoration of period buildings, from initial assessment to final execution. We recreate lost architectural features using traditional craftsmanship. Projects typically involve Listed Buildings, with a focus on maintaining original materials and construction techniques.
Joinery Services
In-house joinery workshop producing bespoke timber components. We create matching profiles for historic structures using sustainably sourced wood. Services include window and door restoration, ornate woodwork replication, and custom joinery for conservation projects.
Refurbishment Works
High-quality refurbishment combining traditional skills with modern requirements. We upgrade historic buildings for contemporary use while preserving character. Services include structural reinforcement, systems integration, and sympathetic interior/exterior improvements for period properties.
Historic Building Repair
Targeted repairs for buildings of historic interest using authentic materials and techniques. Our specialists address structural issues, weather damage, and material degradation. We maintain original fabric integrity while ensuring long-term stability and compliance with conservation standards.
People
William Fuller
Managing Director
Fifth-generation builder with 30+ years' experience in historic construction. Joined family business in 1994 after carpentry training. Overseen 70m+ of restoration projects, specialising in Listed Buildings. Advocate for traditional methods and SPAB technical contributor.
Hugh Fuller
Retired Director
Apprenticed with Symes and Sons, joined Fullers Builders in 1957. Developed expertise in historic buildings during 40-year career. Retired mid-1990s but established company's focus on conservation projects across Greater London through meticulous attention to detail.
Peter Fuller
Retired Director
Trained with Dove Brothers, joined Fullers Builders in 1957. Complemented Hugh's skills with technical precision. Together they expanded the company's reputation for historic building work. Retired mid-1990s after establishing strong industry relationships with SPAB and conservation bodies.
Questions
What types of buildings do you specialise in?
We specialise in historic buildings and Listed Structures across London, focusing on conservation and restoration projects that require traditional craftsmanship and materials.
How long has Fullers Builders Builders been in operation?
We've been continuously trading since 1872, making us one of London's longest-established specialist building contractors with five generations of family management.
Do you have in-house specialist skills?
Yes, we maintain our own joinery workshop and employ craftspeople trained in traditional techniques like lime plastering and historic timber restoration.
What materials do you use for restoration projects?
We prioritise traditional materials like naturally hydraulic lime and sustainably sourced timber to match original building fabric while meeting modern standards.
Can you handle large-scale historic projects?
We've completed £5m+ of restoration work annually, with cumulative project values exceeding £400m, specialising in complex historic building conservation.
How do you combine traditional and modern methods?
We integrate traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to ensure structural integrity while maintaining historic authenticity in all our conservation projects.
