Providing a full range of Heritage, Conservation, Restoration & Construction services since 1857

Founded in 1857, Hipperson is a leading specialist heritage, conservation and restoration contractor in Kent. The buildings we work on may change, but our ethos never does: take pride in our work and deliver it to the complete satisfaction of our customers.


Hipperson is a restoration, conservation and general contractor. Our client base is diverse and includes; Central government departments, Local authorities, English Heritage, Public bodies, Registered charities, Architectural practices, Various television and film studios, Housing associations, Interior designers, Estate agents and Private homeowners.

Heritage Works

We specialise in conservation and restoration, working across a vast range of listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments — including some of England’s most iconic and historically significant properties.

We partner closely with Historic England, Local Conservation Officers and Architects to protect and conserve Britain’s heritage.

Contemporary Works 

We use our highly skilled craftsmen, to deliver work of the highest standard. Undertaking a wide range of construction work, from bespoke design‑and‑build projects to small, high‑quality refurbishments.

We undertake a full spectrum of work across both the commercial and domestic sectors — always with the same commitment to excellence.

For more than 150 years, Hipperson has remained committed to delivering a truly professional service, built on the skill and dedication of our highly trained craftsmen. Our long-standing reputation is founded on quality, reliability and a genuine pride in the work we produce.

We are a fully registered and accredited contractor with ACCLAIM, CITB, the British Safety Council and Constructionline, among others — giving our clients complete confidence in our capability, compliance and standards. We provide every element of construction, including building, mechanical and electrical. This integrated approach allows us to offer a seamless service that is efficient, cost‑effective and designed to save clients time, money and unnecessary stress.

We take great pride in maintaining exceptional standards of workmanship and customer service. By combining both, we ensure every client receives the most positive experience possible. Our commitment to “getting things just right” has enabled us to achieve ISO 9001 Quality management certification, reflecting the consistency and excellence embedded throughout the company.

Our dedication to responsible working practices is further demonstrated through our ISO 14001 Environmental management certification, highlighting our ongoing commitment to sustainability and the protection of the environment.

Our extensive client base showcases the depth of our expertise. We work with government departments, local authorities, English Heritage, public bodies, registered charities, architectural practices, various television and film studios, interior designers, housing associations, estate agents and private homeowners

Hipperson's take a very active role in supporting our local community, whether that's gifting money to local charities or donating our company's time and resources. See our Charity & Community page for more details,