The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

24 - 25 March 2012

Time: 09.30 – 17.00
Venue: SPAB, 37 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY
Fee: £160

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 
Please note: the course fee does not include accommodation.


This long established weekend course is led by experts in the field of historic building conservation.  It is aimed at anyone who lives in a pre-1914 house and will be extremely helpful for those considering buying a period property for the first time, or who have recently done so and now need guidance on the best ways to repair it. 

Course delegates will have the opportunity to meet like-minded enthusiasts and owners of historic buildings.  It is also the opportunity to obtain advice and guidance from building professionals and craftspeople. Attending this course will equip homeowners to start asking the right questions when they or their builders tackle a building project.        


Examples of topics covered on this course include:

• the SPAB approach to the care of old buildings;
• how to deal sensitively with damp, timber decay and repair;
• roofing materials and their repair;
• paints and other surface finishes;
• when to use lime plasters and renders;
• energy efficiency for your home;
• the role of architects and building surveyors;
• how to work successfully with your builder.

Book a place online, or download a booking form and return with payment to the SPAB.
If booking online: please let us know the names of all delegates (if different from the person making the booking) and detail any special dietary or access requirements.

“An excellent course – especially good at emphasising the fundamentals.”  2011 delegate

“I liked the fact it was for homeowners, so I didn’t feel like I had to be an expert.”  2011 delegate

“Good value for money; has paid for itself in avoiding the wrong sort of repairs or unnecessary work.”  2010 delegate

Listen to our Homeowners Course podcast for more feedback from past delegates.