Sectors
Heritage
We’re proud to have supported many multi-faceted heritage projects which have supported local communities, preserved cultural identity, and revitalised historic areas for future generations to enjoy.
Our extensive experience encompasses everything from the sensitive repairs of iconic landmarks to the imaginative repurposing of historic buildings for contemporary use.
All historic buildings present their own unique challenges. Our team is adept at balancing these complexities with practical, innovative solutions that respect the building’s history.
As the drive towards net-zero intensifies, retrofitting historic buildings has become a critical step in meeting sustainability targets. Our approach ensures that these spaces retain their cultural importance whilst remaining functional, comfortable and economically viable.
We have an intrinsic understanding of the appropriate strategies required to sensitively adapt historic fabric – integrating modern systems and efficiencies without compromising character and authenticity.
In addition, in April 2022, Sawyer & Fisher (Epsom) became part of Synergy Construction and Property Consultants LLP which further enhanced our heritage knowledge as well as the diversity of our clients and project portfolio.
Local Authorities
Synergy’s heritage team brings extensive experience supporting public-sector clients and working with complex historic assets. We understand the principles and philosophy of repair and the practical challenges of maintaining heritage buildings within constrained budgets.
We regularly undertake option appraisals, feasibility studies and support with business planning to help unlock new productive uses for historic buildings. Our approach aims to reduce financial burden and ensure these valued assets are preserved and enjoyed by the local community.
Trusts
We have long-standing relationships with the National Trust, Historic England as well as a number of local preservation trusts throughout the UK.
Projects within the trusts sector can be extremely varied and we advise on projects both large and small. From roof and external stonework repairs, to the incorporation of new visitor facilities within the curtilage of existing buildings, to the landscaping, we offer trusts a broad base of skills and experience.
Our team is passionate about supporting our clients with their repair and conservation works, and have a keen eye for detail, always looking to understand the requirements of the building and the philosophy of repair to be used.
Landscaping
Our clients within the historic landscape sector are diverse and include English Heritage, Trusts, local authorities and private clients.
Our commissions range from the restoration of historic landscapes to the creation of new formal gardens. More often, our work forms part of a wider brief, encompassing fountains, boundary walls, ironwork, and the repair of landscape structures and follies — from intimate grottos to major national monuments, including the temples and buildings at Stowe Gardens.
Residential
We work closely with the private owners of historic houses offering a personal and proactive service that ensures our clients get the best value in the repair, restoration and alteration of their properties.
We enjoy being part of the conservation process for these wonderful buildings and help to renovate, adapt and sympathetically bring in the 21st Century comforts of modern life, including the construction of new traditional and/or contemporary extensions.
Our portfolio of projects is extremely varied, from the most humble of cottages to manor houses and castles. We can advise on a variety of materials and finishes and offer our clients support for not just the buildings, but also the external landscaping.
Related Services
Project Management
Cost Consultancy
Funding
Building Surveying
Contract Administration
Skinners' Hall
The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College
Stowe House Restoration
Glastonbury Abbey Yard
The Creamery
The Story of Emily Museum
The Courts
St Andrew's Church
Brewhouse
Some Of Our Clients
- English Heritage
- National Trust
- Worshipful Company of Skinners
- The Newt in Somerset
- Glastonbury Abbey
- Wells Cathedral
- RHS Wisley
- Historic England
- Islington Council
- St Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Stowe Preservation Trust
- The Stationers’ Company
- Leeds Castle
Testimonials
“Synergy have worked with the Trust over a number of years and are at present engaged to provide full QS services for a £10.5m project at Dyrham Park near Bath. The practice were appointed for the project through a competitive tender process during which the team demonstrated their extensive experience and specific knowledge of the building conservation sector, a particular and important skill-set. I have found the practice professional and efficient and easy to deal with. They have a collaborative style and provide sound advice while always being conscious of the clients aims and budget.”
National Trust
“The Stowe House Preservation Trust has worked with Bare Leaning and Bare for over ten years and their professional advice has served us well through one of the most extensive and costly restorations of any English country house. In the course of our work, we have delivered over £20m worth of restoration projects to the highest standards of quality, within budget and to timescales that enable us to continue running a major independent boarding school within a Grade I listed building. Synergy Bare Leaning and Bare’s advice is always considered, timely and accurate and they are an excellent company with whom to work.”
Stowe House Preservation Trust