Technical Guidance

How to maintain and repair historic buildings, including advice on the types of materials and treatment methods to use.

Guidance on complying with building regulations and where to look in the approved documents to find advice specific to historic buildings.

How to retrofit to improve the energy efficiency of older buildings in ways that are sympathetic to their historic character.

How to look after building services such as electrics, heating, plumbing and ventilation in historic buildings.

Look for advice about fire safety and emergency planning in the heritage sector.

How to inspect, conserve and repair historic buildings after flooding, as well as ways to prevent flood damage in the first place.

How to care for historic designed landscapes including public parks, trees, and lakes, and advice on wildlife, pests and diseases.

Advice on managing earthwork and ruin sites including soft capping, ivy on walls, bracken and problem plants

How to adapt historic buildings and landscapes to make them more accessible to people with disabilities.

Aimed at anyone who manages or cares for a war memorial or memorial garden, this page provides practical advice to help you.

Advice on the historical, archaeological and natural significance of peatlands.

See our advice and guidance on archaeological science.

How to survey historic places to the best standard possible, using our wide-ranging technical survey guidance.

This section is aimed at those responsible for recording, curating and maintaining information about the historic environment.

Our general approach to project management, with specialist advice, guidance and training.