Roman Villa ConstructionSt Mellangell’s CellOak Frame Replacement to Grade II Listed, 'Gelligason'Hand Built Sauna CabinGrade I Listed Greek Orthodox Church, ShrewsburyGrade II Listed Building Restoration, ShropsGrade II Listed Green Oak Extension, Bishops CastleThe Hysington CottagesCorndon Miners CottageWheathall Farm BarnsGrade II Listed House, ShropsGrade I Listed Manor House, GloucOld Miners Cottage, SnailbeachTown House Remodelling, Shrewsbury
At Dylan Hartley Ltd we have a reputation for exceptional workmanship and attention to detail, which is why our clients recommend us.
Our portfolio of projects covers the full range of dwellings including Historic Listed Buildings, Private Manor Houses, Castles, Churches, Private Homes, Small Garden Retreats and even a replica Roman Villa. This page lists many of them and as an indication of how confident we are in the quality of our work we are happy to arrange for prospective clients to meet up with and inspect any of our previous projects.
Christine Hartley, Managing Director of Dylan Hartley Ltd recently completed the refurbishment of the proposed rectory for the Latimer Minster Project. The London project, in excess of £200K, was completed on time despite many technical difficulties. The ‘Applebarn’ site was project managed by Dylan’s son Thomas Hartley and the site management was expertly led by More…
Commissioned for the Channel Four series “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. Dylan – working in partnership with Bob Ockenden (Oakwright) – completed 30 tons of french oak frame to the highest standard for the production company Darlow Smithson with the pressures of a tight TV schedule. All Dylan Hartley’s timber framing is completed with More…
This tranquil monastic retreat is known as St Mellangell’s cell at the Monastery of St Antony & St Cuthbert, Gatten, Shropshire. Over the last 15 years, Dylan has worked on a number of projects at the monastery. Recently we have completed refurbishment of the chapter house as a guest kitchen, refectory and bathroom facility. The More…
After years of timber decay this black and white listed cottage required a complete lower section replacement in order to survive our recent harsh winter. Each replacement section was hand cut to provide a perfect fit with the existing timbers. Our team worked hard to retain as much of the original building as possible, including More…
Nestling on its own private island, in between the trees this delightful log cabin was hand built by Dylan. Housing a finnish style sauna to provide a unique feature with an ornamental bridge providing access, and of course, the lake acting as a plunge pool for the brave! To discuss your project and for a More…
Dylan’s work has included the construction of a bell tower, lead-works, installation of cast iron rain water systems (latter using specialist sub-contractors) the hand cutting & planishing of brass oil lamp and installation of stair case and gallery for the Holy Fathers of the First Oecumenical Council Greek Orthodox Church , Shrewsbury. Click on the images More…
Skilled conservation techniques were required in the restoration of this listed timber framed building in the heart of rural Shropshire. The clients – Dave and Cath Corbett – were keen to maintain the character of the property with a sympathetic restoration. Dylan was consulted throughout the project to ensure the most appropriate methods were employed. More…
This traditional stone cottage received a complete renovation including re-pointing and internal plasterwork alongside a significant extension with a hand cut oak roof with traditional detail to suit. The size and position of the beams required heavy plant and machinery to erect the structure to the rear of the existing building. To discuss your project More…
The Hysington project set the challenge to build three very large new detached houses on the Welsh Borders, but make them appear as if they were a generation-old Welsh house. An eco build designed by Andrew Balshaw and with a build cost of 1.2 million pounds, we sourced a large range of materials and used More…
High on the Corndon hillside is a miners cottage. Dylan Hartley Ltd happily took on the reforming of window openings with local stone and lime mortar for our new joinery to be fitted. It was a pleasure to work so far off the roadway looking over Mid Wales. To discuss your project and for a More…
Dylan Hartley Ltd assisted Tim Lean on his self managed conversion of Wheathall Farm Barns over a 2 year period. It was an interesting project using many natural building materials, including: 100mm of cork to provide external insulation to the 400mm solid brick walls, and Lime mixed with Hemp as an insulated plaster coat. The large More…
In 2010 Dylan Hartley Ltd led the restoration of a Grade II listed house, Aston Rogers, Shropshire. This included the technically complicated removal of the external face of a solid timber wall and custom-fusing an external restoration-oak frame with the existing inner timbers. To discuss your project and for a no-strings estimate please use our contact form, or More…
In 2010 Dylan Hartley Ltd led the renovation of the Estate houses, replacement of structural timber in the stable block and “Motor- carriage Courtyard”, and supported the overhaul of the Main Hall heating system at Pypers, a Grade I listed manor house, Gloucestershire . To discuss your project and for a no-strings estimate please use More…
In 2009 we started the renovation of this old miners cottage in Snailbeach, Shropshire. The job was challenging, the access was dificult and materials had to be carried long distances, the ground levels fell away from the cottage front to back over 3 metres and the very very large stone chimney had to be removed More…
Remodelling of the front facade of this Shrewsbury town house, design work by architects ’2 Scale’ To discuss your project and for a no-strings estimate please use our contact form, or phone the office number at the foot of this page.
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