Cranfords of Durham

We had an unstable Georgian staircase with mismatched spindles and a tired look. Cranfords restored it as new with strong symmetrical fixings and a quality authentic finish. We were very pleased with the outcome.

Lee and Kate Purkiss

Thank you for completing a first class job of renovating and repointing our stonework. We are delighted with the outcome and would be happy to employ you and your team again and recommend to you to others.

Robert Elliott

Since moving twenty-five years ago into this listed Georgian house in Durham City we have needed a lot of decorative improvements to a rather run-down interior, as well as period restorative work to ceilings, etc., and double glazing throughout in accordance with the requirements of a historical property.

The work done here by Barry Henderson and his associates of Cranford over the years has always been impressive in the quality of materials used, a sensitive attention to detail, and a cheerful consideration of household needs while the job was being done.

N.E. Osselton

Dear Barry

Just a short note to thank you very much for restoring our main door. The standard of craftsmanship is excellent. I was very impressed by your knowledge of period fixtures and fittings, the care you took in preparing the door and your skill in finishing and hanging it.

I will not hesitate to recommend you without reservation to other people.

Regards

Michael

We have used Cranfords twice to restore our Georgian windows in Alingon House Community Centre which is a grade 2*listed building.

Barry and his team are true professionals and excellent tradespeople who specialise in the restoration of old buildings, their service is second to none and you can guarantee an excellent job will be carried out without any fuss.

Cranfords are what I call traditional workers who take pride in their work which in my opinion is very rare these days.

I can certainly recommend Cranfords to carry out a first class job and restore your building to a high standard.

Alan Barnett

Centre Co-ordinator

Alington House Community Centre

We were so fortunate to have Barry Henderson recommended to us.  His work has been meticulous and to the highest possible standard.  He is committed to restoration wherever possible and has the ability to visualise what the original would have looked like.  Nothing has been too much trouble and his attention to detail is superb.

On top of this, he has an excellent customer relationship and is a thoroughly nice man to have around.  We are very grateful to him.
Pat Bryant

Barry Henderson (Cranfords) has carried out several restoration projects on our Grade II listed house in Durham City – repointing; sash window renewal and painting; slate roofing; and rebuilding the chimney stack. In everything he has done here it is his passion for authentic treatment and heritage accuracy that has been outstanding, coupled with exceptional craftmanship. He is simply the best.

John Ashby