Barn Conversions, Farmhouses and Stone Repair or Replacement
Buildworks has the skills and experience to successfully deliver all kinds of specialist stonework building projects.
If your project requires a design service or you need specialist advice about planning permission for listed buildings, we can also put you in touch with a reputable architect. with our Design and Build service.
Contact us today to discuss your stonework project and request a free quote.
What services are you looking for in 2025?
- Renovating and extending farmhouses
- Barn conversions
- Restoring other rural buildings or converting them to residences
- Stone repair and replacement.
Our high quality workmanship means the finished building will always blend sympathetically with its surrounding landscape as well as being fit for purpose.
Sourcing materials and services
We can source matching stone for any age and type of rural building, or you can obtain the materials yourself if you prefer. We love transforming your property daydreams into 2025 reality. With over 35 years of experience, our expertise lies in barn conversions and property extensions. We turn old, abandoned and neglected barns into stunning modern homes, retaining their unique character while adding modern and sustainable comforts.
Investing In Your New Home – A Bespoke Barn Conversion
Retiring offers an opportunity to build a living home to your personal taste and integrate the features you’ve always wanted. Maybe a bifold door to lead out onto a landscaped garden, or to create a living feature such as a pond, or re-route a small stream around your grounds for aesthetic aural pleasure.
Buildworks Mansfield property extensions and redesign services include merging rooms for a spacious feel, installing brand new kitchens, and creating seamless transitions to the outdoors with elegant sliding patio doors. Committed to quality and customer satisfaction, we ensure every project is completed on time and within budget. For larger projects, we try to source the materials from trusted UK National construction and builder’s merchants. Providing an accurate cost quotation depends on a large set of variables depending on the architect plans.
Using our extensive experience, here’s the different types of materials that we calculate to volume of each to provide an accurate cost projection. The sooner we have an agreement in place, the quicker we can find the best deals for your requirements. Here’s a run-down of the most used building materials used for construction and renovation:
Groundworks and Foundation Materials – Brickwork and Blockwork
Type 1 MOT hardcore
Ready-mix concrete (for strip/trench foundation)
Damp proof course (DPC) roll
Damp proof membrane (DPM) sheet
Reinforcement steel mesh (if required for concrete slab)
Cavity wall insulation (e.g. Celotex or Rockwool batts)Orange facing bricks (to match existing external brickwork)
Concrete breeze blocks (100mm or 140mm for internal skin)
Cavity wall ties
Brick reinforcement mesh (e.g. Expamet)
Cavity closers around doors/windows
Lintels (steel or concrete) for doors and window openings
Wall starter kits (for joining new wall to old structure)
Cement-Based and Bonding Products
Portland cement
Sharp sand (for concrete)
Building sand (for mortar)
Hydrated lime (optional, for improved workability)
Plasticiser
Ready-mix mortar (for small batch repairs)
SBR bonding agent (for concrete adhesion)
Self-levelling compound (for internal screeds)
Timber and Structural Wood
C16 or C24 graded timber (for roof, joists, lintels, or studwork)
Plywood or OSB board (roof deck, floor base, internal sheathing)
Roof battens (25x50mm treated)
CLS timber (for stud partitioning)
Structural hangers or joist brackets
Roofing and Water Management including roof tiles or slates (to match existing)
Roof underlay membrane (breathable felt)
Lead flashing (Code 4 or Code 5)
Fascia and soffit boards (uPVC or timber)
Guttering and downpipes
Dry verge or ridge systems
Roof insulation rolls (e.g. 100mm–150mm fibreglass)
Internal Boarding and Finishing
Plasterboard (standard, moisture-resistant or fire-rated where needed)
Plaster (multi-finish or bonding coat)
Foil-backed insulated plasterboard (for thermal upgrade)
Drywall screws
Skim beads (corner and stop beads)
Acoustic sealant
Disposable PPE and Consumables: Nitrile gloves, FFP2 or FFP3 dust masks, Disposable coveralls, Safety goggles and Builders’ grip socks or overshoe covers
Barn Conversions: Unlocking Rental Property Potential
In today’s competitive short-term rental market, savvy investors are turning their attention to an often-overlooked goldmine: the humble British barn. With the right vision and execution, these agricultural relics can be transformed into lucrative holiday lets, offering a unique blend of rustic charm and modern luxury.
The Investment Opportunity – Overcoming Renovation Costs
The numbers speak for themselves. Well-executed barn conversions in prime rural locations can yield returns of 8-12% annually, outperforming many traditional property investments. With the staycation trend showing no signs of slowing, there’s never been a better time to enter this niche market. Yet the fluctuating market and recent import and export tariffs have presented a challenge in 2025.
While the initial outlay for quality restoration products may seem steep, it’s a fraction of the overall investment and once built, the returns will provide income for years to come. A well-maintained property not only commands higher nightly rates but also garners better reviews, leading to increased short term holiday bookings and repeat customers.