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A sweeping panoramic view of the River Wye winding through the lush green Wye Valley, representing the historic hop-growing regions of Herefordshire and Worcestershire which are serviced by G&S using there expert hop kiln repair skills.

Hop Kiln & Oast House Repairs in Hereford

30 Years of Heritage Craftmanship
Built From The Ground Up.

We are G&S...

While our roots are firmly planted in Kent, our renowned expertise in traditional timber framing takes us much further afield. We proudly travel to Hereford, Leominster, and Bromyard to restore the historic hop kilns of the West Midlands. If you need specialist oast house repairs or kiln restoration, we offer a level of bespoke craftsmanship that the generic companies simply cannot match.

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G&S is your trusted no nonsense choice, run by people for people. We offer a host of services like Hop Kiln Repairs, Oast House Cowl Refurbishment & More...

Two bespoke wooden hop kiln frames under construction by expert heritage carpenters in Hereford.

Bespoke Heritage Maintance & Services in Herfordshire

SPECIALIST OAST COWL

EXPERT REPAIR, PAINTING & PEG ROOFING IN RYE AND BATTLE

We provide a complete and premium service to protect your historic property from the worst of the British weather.

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  • Hop Kiln Repair and Maintenance: We stop minor issues before they escalate into an expensive roofing disaster. Our thorough maintenance covers everything from careful timber cleaning to professional painting and structural fixes.​

  • Oast Cowl Construction and Rebuilding: When historic structures become unsafe, we carry out full oast cowl construction and major structural rebuilds. We hand build incredibly strong bespoke wooden replacement structures using traditional carpentry.​

  • Authentic Heritage Roofing: We source the absolute finest traditional materials to keep your historic property completely watertight for generations to come.​

  • Listed Building Care: We carry out precise and historically accurate roof repairs. All our work easily satisfies strict conservation standards.​

A traditional unpainted timber hop kiln cowl with a pointed slatted top sitting outdoors in Hereford.

Mastering West Midlands Hop Kilns

The historic hop kilns across Hereford require an entirely different approach to traditional southern roundels. Instead of standard rotating caps, these incredible structures feature a highly specific pointed top.

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We have the exact specialist knowledge required for authentic hop kiln refurbishment. If your timber frame is rotting or structurally unsafe, our bespoke carpentry skills will completely restore your building to its former glory so it lasts for decades.

30 Years of Local Craftsmanship

When you reach out to G&S, you deal directly with Glynn and Scott every single time. You will never have to deal with corporate nonsense or pushy sales tactics. We bring over 30 years of highly specialised heritage roofing experience directly to your property. We genuinely respect the original craftsmanship of your home and work tirelessly to preserve its unique architectural features.

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