BW May & Son Ltd
St Peter &
St Paul’s Church
Headcorn, Kent
B. W. May & Son Ltd carried out refurbishment and improvement works within Headcorn Church to enhance functionality and community use while preserving the historic character of the building.
A major element of the project was the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke solid oak joinery, produced by our in-house workshop and fitted by specialist craftsmen.
The joinery works included:
The final phase of the project focused on detailed finishing works and quality assurance to ensure all elements met the highest standards.
Careful attention was given to the integration of new installations with the existing historic fabric, ensuring consistency in appearance, durability, and usability.
All works were inspected, tested, and completed in line with project specifications, delivering a cohesive and functional environment for continued community use.
All works were undertaken with sensitivity to the historic fabric. New elements were designed to sit comfortably alongside the existing architecture, using natural materials and traditional detailing.
Modern interventions were deliberately discreet, allowing the original features and character of the church to remain dominant.
The completed works significantly improve the functionality of the church while preserving its historic character. The bespoke oak joinery introduces warmth, craftsmanship, and durability, providing practical facilities for community use without compromising the building’s heritage significance.
This project demonstrates B. W. May & Son Ltd’s expertise in delivering high quality heritage refurbishment and specialist joinery within sensitive ecclesiastical environments.