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Emmerson Critchley Ltd is a UK‑based, award‑winning specialist building firm headquartered near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Founded in 2014, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with heritage‑sensitive construction methods to serve listed buildings, period homes, timber‑framed structures and heritage properties across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and wider East Anglia. Mission & Ethos Heritage & Traditional Building Works Extensions, Conversions & New Builds Specialist Planning & Consultancy Services Award‑Winning Craftsmanship & Recognition Notable Projects & Conservation Impact
Emmerson Critchley operates with a clear mission: to preserve the past and build the future. Their ethos centres on delivering client‑centred, first‑class results using traditional techniques and materials—such as lime mortar, timber framing, and period brickwork. Despite not always being the most cost‑competitive, the firm prioritises longevity, authenticity, and quality workmanship.
The company excels in working on listed buildings, period properties and timber‑framed heritage structures, with deep expertise in restoration, conservation, renovation, and refurbishment. Their teams are well‑versed in repairing historic facades, structural timbers, lime plaster, and traditional roofing materials, adhering closely to conservation best practice.
Beyond restoration, Emmerson Critchley undertakes extensions, conversions, and sensitive new‑build projects using traditional methods. These services allow for thoughtful adaptation of period properties—such as creating new annexes or converting historic buildings into multiple living units—while retaining original character and material integrity.
In addition to construction work, the firm provides specialist building consultancy and planning support, assisting clients in engaging with conservation officers and navigating planning constraints on heritage sites. Their input helps minimise risk and ensures compliance while maintaining design authenticity.
Emmerson Critchley has earned multiple accolades, including Constructing Excellence awards (Regional Winner 2024, National finalist 2018), Bury Free Press Innovation award 2024, and more. These honours reflect their commitment to quality, conservation‑focussed craftsmanship and regional heritage stewardship.
A standout project includes the delicate restoration of a Grade II listed 17th‑century timber‑framed building at Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds (famously housing Greggs). Emmerson Critchley managed sensitive structural repairs, timber splice replacements, façade restoration, and drainage correction—painstakingly preserving original features while improving durability for centuries ahead.
Info
| Email: | sales@emmersoncritchley.co.uk |
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| Principal Areas of Work: | Specialist Building Consultancy, Traditional Building Works, Restoration And Conservation, Renovations And Refurbishment, Extensions And Conversions, New Builds, Timber Frame Repair, Listed Building Projects |
| Capabilities and Specialisms: | Lime Mortar Works, Timber Frame Restoration, Period Façade Repair, Listed Building Conservation, Heritage Roofing And Slate, Traditional Carpentry, Structural Timber Splicing, Conservation‑Grade Planning Support |
| Company Number: | 08931376 |
| Public Liability Insurance: | Yes |
| Professional Indemnity Insurance: | Yes |
