# Heritage & Period Specialists in Old Amersham

Listed buildings, conservation-area properties and period townhouses delivered with proper craft. Delivered for Old Amersham (HP7), Home Counties, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Buckinghamshire Council.

## Overview
HXL delivers heritage & period specialists in Old Amersham and across the wider Home Counties. A growing proportion of HXL's work is in heritage settings, Hampstead conservation areas, Grade II listed Kensington townhouses, Marlow conservation-area Georgian homes. We coordinate the heritage consent process, direct specialist trades, and deliver modern performance standards while preserving original fabric.

## Capability
- Listed building consent coordination
- Conservation area consent
- Façade retention (temporary works + rebuild)
- Lime plaster, limecrete, lime render
- Traditional joinery and sash window repair
- Period stone and brick matching
- Modern M&E / Part L retrofit within heritage constraints

## Old Amersham: local context
**Property stock.** Old Amersham High Street medieval and Georgian listed properties, Misbourne Valley stock, Metroland detached on the Rectory Road side, Chilterns AONB country homes further out.

**Planning and conservation.** Old Amersham Conservation Area covers the entire historic core. Chilterns AONB. Very high proportion of Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings. Local planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council.

**Typical scope in Old Amersham:**
- Grade II listed refurbishment in the High Street core
- Lime plaster, limecrete and breathable retrofit
- Heritage joinery and sash window restoration
- Country home extensions respecting AONB constraints
- Conservation-sensitive M&E upgrades in listed fabric

## Process
01. **Heritage statement coordination** — Working with your architect and heritage consultant on LBC application.
02. **Discovery and survey** — Intrusive survey to establish fabric condition; risk-weighted allowance for discoveries.
03. **Fabric-first works** — Retain, repair, replace. In that order, with matching materials.
04. **Modern performance** — Insulation, M&E and smart controls delivered without compromising fabric.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out heritage & period specialists in Old Amersham?** Yes. HXL delivers heritage & period specialists across Old Amersham (HP7) and the wider Home Counties, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Old Amersham?** Buckinghamshire Council. Old Amersham Conservation Area covers the entire historic core. Chilterns AONB. Very high proportion of Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings.

**What properties does HXL work on in Old Amersham?** Old Amersham High Street medieval and Georgian listed properties, Misbourne Valley stock, Metroland detached on the Rectory Road side, Chilterns AONB country homes further out.

## Related
- Heritage & Period Specialists (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/heritage-period
- Construction in Old Amersham: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/old-amersham

Contact: info@hxlconstruction.com · +44 7845 585147 · HXL Construction Ltd, 102 Vine Lane, Uxbridge, London UB10 0BE