MDJ Conservation brings over 30 years of specialist expertise to historic and listed properties across Henley on Thames, the Chilterns and South Oxfordshire. From flint wall restoration to chimney repair and lime mortar repointing, we work authentically using only traditional materials and methods.
Get a free consultationSouth Oxfordshire and the Henley area has an extraordinary concentration of listed buildings, historic country houses, churches and traditional flint-built properties. These buildings require specialist care — the wrong materials or methods can cause irreversible damage.
MDJ Conservation has worked on properties across the Henley on Thames area, from estate boundary walls and historic bridges to listed farmhouses and church repairs. We understand the materials, the planning requirements and the craft required to do the work properly.
We are fully experienced with South Oxfordshire District Council listed building consent requirements and work closely with conservation officers to ensure every project meets the highest standards.
Traditional skills for historic buildings across the area
Specialist flint wall construction and repair using traditional lime mortar. We work with cobble flint, knapped flint and flint with brick banding — the characteristic local style found throughout the Chilterns and South Oxfordshire.
Sensitive repair and maintenance of listed buildings using approved traditional materials. We work within planning requirements and liaise with South Oxfordshire's conservation officers to ensure full compliance throughout.
Full chimney stack repair, repointing and rebuilding using lime mortar. Particularly important for listed and period properties where the wrong mortar can cause significant long-term damage to the surrounding brickwork.
Specialist lime mortar repointing for brick, flint and stone buildings. We mix mortars to match the original material to maintain the authentic character of historic properties across the Henley area.
Restoration and repair of historic estate boundary walls, bridges and garden structures. We have extensive experience working on country house estates and National Trust properties across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
New flint and brick construction built to match the local vernacular. We work with architects and developers to deliver traditional-style new builds that sit authentically within the South Oxfordshire landscape.
A selection of flint, brick and stone projects from across Henley and South Oxfordshire