About Heritage
Window Consultants
Heritage Window Consultants is a specialist advisory service for heritage properties across the UK. Backed by over 40 years of craftsmanship through The Barnsbury Joinery Group, we provide heritage window surveys, restoration reports, and conservation guidance for listed buildings and conservation areas.
Our Heritage Expertise
For four decades, our family-run business has designed, restored, and manufactured traditional timber windows and doors for historic properties. This foundation of craftsmanship ensures every assessment balances planning requirements with the character of the building.
Trusted by Property Professionals
We work with a range of residential and commercial clients:
- Homeowners restoring listed properties
- Architects and interior designers preparing planning applications
- Estate agents and developers managing historic sites
- Property maintenance firms responsible for heritage assets
Our Approach
Our consultancy combines traditional knowledge of period joinery with modern digital surveying techniques. Whether through remote digital assessments or detailed on-site inspections, our reports deliver:
- Clear repair vs. replacement recommendations
- Planning-ready documentation
- Actionable, conservation-aligned advice
Why Choose Us
- 40+ years’ specialist heritage expertise
- Accredited craftsmanship and conservation knowledge
- UK-wide digital surveys and on-site surveys in London and the South-East
- Reports tailored for conservation officers and planning success
What Sets Us Apart
We provide honest, detailed assessments of traditional windows focusing on what can be restored, what should be replaced, and what matters for planning. Our goal is to help clients make informed decisions that respect both the building’s condition and its heritage value.
40+ years of heritage joinery expertise
We’ve worked on over 3,000 period properties, from Georgian terraces to Grade I-listed estates.
Family-run business rooted in traditional craft
Founded in 1980, The Barnsbury Joinery Group is now in its second generation of family leadership.
Trusted by architects, planners, and conservation officers
Our reports and joinery have supported successful applications in boroughs including Islington, Camden, Westminster, and beyond.
In-depth knowledge of listed building and conservation area regulations
We regularly liaise with local authorities and have advised on properties in over 40 conservation areas across the UK.
Tailored reporting for planning submissions and restoration projects
Every report is bespoke, referencing specific building context, materials, and regulatory standards, no templates, no guesswork.
On-site and remote services available UK-wide
We carry out in-person surveys across Greater London and the South, and digital consultations for properties nationwide.