Barford Contractors

Barford Contractors are a company comprising of highly skilled craftsmen with a solid background in restoration. We advise and provide specialist services to restore and enhance the interiors of historic and iconic buildings, as well as bespoke finishes for wooden floors and furnishings. Barford Contractors utilise the very best tried and tested methods, combined with the highest quality materials to give the finish you require. Barford's always use materials that are British Standard and FSC approved whenever possible.

We offer you a wide variety of wood restoration services from sanding and lacquering to fitting parquet, the king of flooring. After discussing your project can arrange a meeting and we offer expert advice following with a written estimate. With over 25 years' experience and full NVQ qualifications we have carefully worked in listed buildings, commercial and domestic properties throughout the South East of England and beyond. Domestic floors restored around your busy schedule. If your floors are damaged, we can source and replace wooden parquet and floorboards to match existing.

When an item is gilded, it is receiving a fine application of gold leaf, and said to be 'Gilt'. Gilding is a precise process, but it can provide a delicate and appreciative finish to highlight edges and details on furniture and panelling. We are able to provide a water gilded finish to a wide range of material, from furniture and panelling to plaques and decorative furnishings. Many thanks to Graham Hillman for the gilding photos of Brentwood Cathedral and to the main contractor, Bakers of Danbury Ltd.

Historically, the method of French polishing was first documented in the 18th century as the best possible finish for fine furniture and stringed instruments. This process has over the years evolved into a term that is now commonly used to relate to the highest quality wood finishing. Today with increasing demands on ecological issues and budgets, why not restore what you have? At Barfords we can alter the look of any wooden item, if damaged we can remove 'white ring' cup marks, gouges and dents.