About
Paul Travis Conservation is a distinguished heritage building consultancy based in the UK, specialising in the conservation, repair, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. With an ethos rooted in sensitivity, sustainability, and architectural authenticity, the company brings together decades of experience to support property owners, custodians, and professionals in the heritage sector. The firm provides expert advice, planning, and oversight for projects involving listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and sites of historic significance, ensuring their preservation for future generations while enabling continued use and relevance today. Whether assisting homeowners with a single dwelling or contributing to larger estate or institutional projects, Paul Travis Conservation champions responsible stewardship of historic assets. The practice is led by Paul Travis, a conservation-accredited architect with a profound commitment to the historic built environment and a meticulous understanding of traditional building materials and methods. He brings to each project a highly personal, hands-on approach, offering clients strategic clarity and practical insight from project inception through to delivery. The company’s mission is underpinned by a respect for architectural heritage, a deep knowledge of historic construction, and a belief in working collaboratively with craftspeople, consultants, and communities. This approach ensures that conservation solutions are not only technically robust but also contextually and aesthetically appropriate. Paul Travis Conservation offers a wide array of professional services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of building conservation professionals, public and private owners, and heritage organisations. These services include historic building assessments, conservation management plans, significance appraisals, repair specifications, design for sensitive alterations, and heritage-led planning advice. The firm is equally adept at navigating planning and listed building consent processes, and at leading multi-disciplinary teams where conservation expertise is critical to success. With a portfolio spanning ecclesiastical buildings, country houses, townhouses, and vernacular architecture, the company applies its expertise with care and precision to both grand and modest structures alike. Crucially, the firm acts as both a technical authority and a creative partner, engaging clients through a process that is educational, transparent, and empowering. For homeowners and non-specialists, Paul Travis Conservation provides invaluable guidance in understanding the condition and significance of their properties and in prioritising appropriate interventions. For fellow professionals, the firm serves as a trusted consultant, capable of delivering specialist heritage input in wider architectural or planning teams. This balance of accessibility and technical excellence has earned the practice a respected place in the UK’s building conservation field, where authenticity and craft are prized above all. Through its work, Paul Travis Conservation advocates for an informed and thoughtful approach to historic building care, grounded in conservation philosophy and executed with precision and artistry. The company’s values — integrity, craftsmanship, sustainability, and respect — shape every commission it undertakes.
Info
| Contact(s): | Paul Travis |
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| Email: | pault@ptconservation.co.uk |
| Principal Areas of Work: | Conservation Architecture, Historic Building Consultancy, Heritage Planning, Repair Design, Listed Building Advice, Adaptive Reuse, Ecclesiastical Conservation, Historic Fabric Assessment, Building Appraisal, Architectural Heritage Advice |
| Capabilities and Specialisms: | Conservation Management Plans, Significance Assessment, Listed Building Consent, Traditional Materials Knowledge, Condition Surveys, Repair Specification, Architectural Design, Heritage Impact Statements, Project Oversight, Historic Environment Policy |
| Company Number: | 10571686 |
| Public Liability Insurance: | Yes |
| Professional Indemnity Insurance: | Yes |
