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16 October 2026

Renovating a period cottage: how we approach it

Complete cottage renovation by JPJ Creative Spaces

Placeholder article — the full story is coming soon.

Old stone, uneven walls and listed-building rules: a look at how we plan a period renovation so the character stays and the comfort arrives.

Starting with the building

This section will cover how we survey a period property before any work begins, and what we look for in the walls, roof and original features.

Stone-slate dormer with new cream timber casement windows

Keeping the character

This section will cover the materials and methods we use to repair rather than replace, and how we work with listed-building requirements.

Making it comfortable to live in

This section will cover heating, insulation and modern kitchens and bathrooms, fitted so they sit naturally in an older home.

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