Hand knapped flintwork
Lime mortar brickwork
Listed building conservation
Historic Building Specialists · Berkshire & Oxfordshire
MDJ Conservation specialises in the careful repair and conservation of historic brick and flint buildings, with particular expertise in traditional lime mortar. With over 30 years' experience in heritage masonry, we undertake lime mortar repointing, repairs and conservation works using breathable, authentic materials and time-honoured techniques.
Our portfolio includes ongoing church maintenance programmes, listed building conservation, and major heritage estate projects across the south east of England.
MDJ Conservation was founded by Mike David Jones, whose passion for historic buildings has shaped every aspect of how we work. Over three decades, Mike has assembled a team that shares his philosophy: that old buildings deserve to be repaired honestly, with the right materials, the right methods, and genuine care for what they represent.
Whether it's a palace or a garden wall, every project receives exactly the same dedication. We work across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the south east, and we are also involved in teaching — running courses on lime brickwork and flintwork for other practitioners in the trade.
Two of the most specialist and sought-after skills in traditional building — and two areas where MDJ Conservation has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Flint is one of the most demanding materials in traditional building — and one of the most beautiful. Whether you need a new garden wall, a flint panel on a new build, repairs to an existing wall or flintwork on a listed building, MDJ Conservation has the skill and experience to deliver exceptional results.
We work with all types of flint — random unknapped, knapped chalk flint, coursed and galleted — always laid in traditional lime mortar and matched carefully to the surrounding fabric.
A failing chimney is one of the most common problems on historic and listed properties — and one that needs to be dealt with by someone who understands traditional brick and lime mortar construction. MDJ Conservation carries out chimney repairs, repointing and full rebuilds on all types of property across the region.
From a simple repoint to a full chimney rebuild in matched handmade brick and lime mortar, we have the access equipment and the expertise to do the job properly.
Whether you're a homeowner unsure where to start with a listed property, or managing a major heritage project — we're always happy to have an initial conversation.
