About
The Challenge of Historic Buildings
Based at Longnor Hall, we specialise in repairing and conserving listed buildings and historic estates across Staffordshire and the West Midlands. We bridge the gap between heritage compliance and practical construction to resolve the unique challenges of historic property ownership.
Our Solutions to Common Challenges:
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Expert Guidance: We provide clarity on what to repair versus replace.
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Compliance: We ensure all work meets strict listed building conditions.
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Traditional Craftsmanship: Our team is fluent in heritage materials and methods.
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Clear Accountability: We manage the intersection of design, planning, and site delivery to keep projects on track.
Why Clients Come to Us
Owners often turn to Longnor Heritage when a project feels uncertain. Whether you are unsure what work is safe to carry out, how to manage complex listed building consents, or if your contractors truly understand traditional materials, we provide a safe pair of hands. We integrate conservation expertise with practical construction to ensure every project is delivered properly and with total technical confidence.
Our Aproach
Our work is guided by three core principles that ensure historic buildings are repaired with integrity and care. We conserve by protecting original fabric through traditional techniques, comply by aligning every detail with planning and heritage requirements, and construct by delivering high-quality site work with clear accountability. This integrated approach ensures your project is both sympathetic to its past and built for a durable future.
Where We Work
Based at Longnor 1726, we specialize in repairing the historic fabric of Staffordshire and the Black Country, from Georgian farmhouses to Victorian industrial heritage. Our focus remains within a 30-mile radius—including Lichfield, Cannock Chase, and Wolverhampton—ensuring we stay closely involved with every project from survey to completion. This local expertise gives us a deep understanding of regional materials, conservation policies, and the specific requirements of the area’s planning authorities.
Leadership
Matt Gumbley, Managing Director
Matt leads the day-to-day work of Longnor Heritage, overseeing projects and ensuring that conservation principles, compliance requirements and practical construction all come together successfully on site.
David Hill, Chairman
David provides strategic direction to the company and brings more than four decades of experience in construction and property development, including the restoration and conversion of numerous historic buildings.
Looking Forward
Longnor Heritage is building a modern heritage construction company that combines traditional skills with clear systems and responsible project delivery.
As more owners look for reliable ways to repair and improve historic buildings, our aim is simple:
to raise the standard of how historic buildings are repaired.
