Ringehay Heritage Building Co.

Home
United Kingdom
Leek
Ringehay Heritage Building Co.

R.H.B.C is a family owned and run business based in the Peak District. We specialise in the renovati

Our Story...Ringehay Heritage Building Company (RHBC) is a family owned and run business based in the Peak District, they operate throughout Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Cousins Steven and Darren stand at the helm of a team of highly skilled craftsmen who specialise in the renovation and development of both new build and period properties. Each team member is committed to providing the

highest level of service, encompassing a wealth of extensive skills and knowledge to collectively help clients achieve their desired outcome. Projects range from traditional timber framed buildings and period renovation projects to unique contemporary structures. RHBC offer a friendly and professional service, and take pride that much of their work evolves from recommendations from existing and previous clients. Steven Clowes: Steven’s interest in all wood related crafts became apparent from an early age. He has an inherent respect for the raw material and the beauty that can be created from it. Prior to merging with Darren as a co-director of Ringehay Heritage Building Company, Steven accumulated 12 years of experience as a carpenter and joiner. He has always been keen to develop his skills and further his knowledge, which resulted in him enrolling on a Heritage Skills course run by the Prince’s Foundation for 12 months. Steven’s appreciation of traditional materials and techniques thrived whilst studying, he particularly enjoyed learning about oak framing, lime mortars, renders and fine joinery. Projects undertaken during the course included a pre-16th century farmhouse renovation with large-scale oak frame repairs for over 6 months and erecting a new timber-framed Bird Hyde designed by himself and his peers on Llangorse Lake. He graduated from the course and achieved an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Heritage Skills. Steven takes pride in all of his bespoke creations from work produced for clients to decorative and unique pieces for friends and family, he is flexible in all aspects of building work and is keen to develop his knowledge of all trades. His most recent project is building a 9 foot clinker dinghy from oak and larch as a gift. Steven’s main strengths lie in his depth of knowledge of natural building materials and traditional techniques, his friendly nature, genuine interest in all aspects of building work and his keen eye for design and intricate detail. Darren Pearson: Darren was born in Staffordshire on the outskirts of the Peak Park where he developed a keen interest in joinery and building from an early age and enjoyed experimenting with his first joinery toolbox. His first major project was renovating and selling a terraced house which he bought with his brother when he was 21. This inspired Darren to carry out a multitude of projects including extensions, period barn conversions, ménage and equine facilities, and extensive restorations and renovations. One of his favourite projects was creating a 3 room cellar for a pre 16th century farmhouse, and an innovative stone mullion conservatory. Darren was nominated for the prestigious ‘LABC Building Excellence Award’ in 2010. He reached the finals where he achieved the runner up position with a “Highly Recommended” status. Some of Darren’s passions include exercising his formal training as a blacksmith, the environment and sustainability, and the challenge of combining modern building techniques with traditional skills. Darren’s strengths lie in his attention to detail, his extensive experience in successful project management, and a strong foresight with regard to a project which enable him to make the most efficient use of time and resources throughout a project.

05/06/2018

First day of our latest project, a 2 bay oak carport with garage and log store, time to start digging....

11/08/2017

Just finished today, the metalwork all done in house finished off with oak seat bases, backs and a solid 2 inch thick table top....

11/08/2017

Another little project finished a few weeks ago: a solid oak front door with glazed side panels...

18/06/2017

From a pile of oak into a beautiful, bespoke porch accompanied with a stone dwarf wall and dressed (Locally quarried) stone cappings.

Thank you to Peak Oak for supplying the oak.

28/03/2017

From an old, leaky outbuilding to a stunning wet room, fitted with underfloor heating, rainfall shower and a hand crafted oak washbasin stand.

28/03/2017

Today's office ☀️

26/04/2016

Another beautiful building, last years live build project in which students from the The Prince's Foundation helped to create.. Really well done guys and girls.

If you'd like the chance to create beautiful buildings like this, why not get involved with our apprenticeships? http://www.princes-foundation.org/content/young-heritage-apprenticeship

06/03/2016

27/01/2016

We spy our very own Mr Clowes mentoring at last years summer school there. Imparting his knowledge and skills to the next generation of craftspeople.
A fabulous opportunity to take part and learn a traditional building craft with The Prince's Foundation.

Are you thinking about exploring a career in traditional building crafts? Why not take a look at our Young Heritage Apprenticeship? We're now taking applications for this year! Find out more: http://www.princes-foundation.org/content/young-heritage-apprenticeship

18/12/2015

The fleet has been cleaned ready for 2016!
We would like to thank all our customers for the amazing projects undertaken during 2015, and wish everyone a very merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!

28/09/2015

Two of our chaps, Steven and Sean, are up in Scotland at Dumfries House once again, doing their bit for The Prince's Foundation live build 2015. This year we're mentoring the heritage craft students, teaching them the arts of timber framing, joinery and stonemasonry.
Steve completed the course many moons ago and is back for his second successive year mentoring, imparting his knowledge and expertise to future craftspeople!

28/09/2015

Now THAT'S what we call a log store! It's certainly not going to blow over or shift about no matter how feisty the Peak District winds are!
A recent commission, featuring a neat basket weave effect around the lower half.

19/09/2015

It started as a simple flagstone floor with under floor heating installation.... and grew into a whole room, stairs and landing refurb! But what a wise choice, it's going to look stunning when it's all complete.

19/09/2015

Our latest project a bathroom renovation, you'll have to wait for the after picture!

19/09/2015

Oak window seats for one of our clients

12/09/2015

We spy our very own Mr O'Sullivan in the middle there.... good work Sean :)

06/09/2015

From humble (and rather muddy!) beginnings, to blissful 5* luxury.

Scandinavian style wood burning hot tub installation and spa area with bespoke oak framed summer house.

24/03/2015

A big "Happy Birthday" today to the boss.... (well one of them anyway!) :)

22/03/2015

Internal oak framing on a Sunday afternoon!

16/02/2015

Steffan's finished that wall, didn't he do a good job! He's been having a go at some stone shaping work... I think he's almost smiling under that dust mask... almost! ;)

28/01/2015

We're very pleased to have Steffan Lomax with us on placement for the next month from The Prince's Foundation whilst he works towards gaining his NVQ. Lending his hand to pointing up an internal stone wall on pre 16C stone barn conversion. Nice work!
(He's a tad camera shy... Smile Steffan! :D )

20/12/2014

The RHBC joint Christmas meal and fond farewell, as Andy has completed his work placement with us as part of his Princes Foundation course.
It's been a pleasure Mr Bolton, we hope we see you again soon!

24/10/2014

Sneak peek at the inside of this year's Live Build...

23/10/2014

Don't recognise any of the legs in this photo, but the quality of workmanship is familiar.... Students being mentored by Darren and Steve on the Live Build stage of the Building Skills programme by The Princes Foundation at Dumfries House. Looking great, fabulous work all!

Students hard at work on the Live Build Dumfries House : The Great Steward of Scotlands Dumfries House Trust

15/10/2014

The Princes Foundation 'live build' at Dumfries Estate, which forms part of the Heritage Skills NVQ course....
Imparting knowledge and keeping traditional skills alive in future craftsmen.

03/09/2014

We're busy working hard mentoring the students on this years live build...will keep you up to date on progress!

Students hard at work on the Dumfries House : The Great Steward of Scotlands Dumfries House Trust in the wonderful stonemasons shed.

12/08/2014

21/07/2014

Steven Clowes is a passionate carpenter who graduated from our Building Skill in Craft programme in 2012. Since then he has started his own company, Ringehay Heritage Building, specialising in the use of heritage skills for both conservation and new build.

08/07/2014

Just came across some of our handy work in the July/August 2014 'Leek Life' supplement! Ringehay Heritage Building Co. provided the oak beams and trusses for this fab spa extension :)

27/06/2014

This years Building Craft Apprentices will be mentored by our very own craftsmen Steve and Darren during the summer school at Dumfries House Estate, in Scotland! During the summer school in July they will be helping the Princes Foundation students design a structure which will be built on the estate using traditional crafts...Steve and Darren are both very excited to meet the 2014 apprentices :) Check out this link featuring the 2012 group to get an idea of what it's all about!

We caught up with some of the students as the first week of the Summer School drew to an end, to find out what they learnt and what they thought of the course.

Address

Ringehay Farm, Basford Green
Leek
ST137ET

Website

http://www.ringehaybuilding.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ringehay Heritage Building Co. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.