Norwich’s go-to team for knapped flint

Flint knapping is a cornerstone of traditional Norwich building design. Trust the team at Tyrrell Builders & Son Ltd to restore and replace the flint elements of your property.

Local experts in an ancient craft

The use of knapped flint for construction goes back to the times of Saxons, Vikings and even Romans. It was especially prominent in Norwich, and was used in many local structures which are still with us today. Flint knapping involves shaping flint into round stones or squared blocks of specific sizes, ideal for use in construction. Flint knapping was also used to create ‘flushwork’, where flattened flint blocks were framed in limestone to create intricate decorated features.

At Tyrrell Builders & Son we have mastered this traditional building technique, and can be counted on to restore worn or damaged flint structures throughout the area. We bring over 50 years’ industry experience, and can help with a wide range of additional restoration services.

We use locally sourced flint

Our team cares about supporting local businesses and preserving local buildings. We use locally sourced flint in the construction of new flint walls, as well as in our repair work.

Trust us to create a seamless finish

Our team is committed to carrying out repairs that blend in seamlessly with the original wall. Our skills in flint knapping allow us to create the shape, size and texture of the original flint, resulting in work that looks just like the original structure.

Our dedicated team can also help you with:

Listed building renovations - Lime plastering - Tiling - Drainage - General repairs - Stone repairs

Contact our friendly team today to discuss our flint brick knapping services

Contact our team using this form, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your project.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant contractor Experience, reliability, quality and attention to detail. Would highly recommend – DD

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend Had a cracked coping stone that needed fixing/replacing and got a few quotes to have it replaced. The suggestions we received from other builders varied wildly (as did their prices), but Will from Tyrell Builders put us at ease with his explanation and knowledge of working

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Skilled builders and great attention to detail using the correct materials. We have decided on this company to complete a number of projects. Our house is a listed building in Norwich and had a few complex issues. All of the work was carried out professionally and extremely well.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Skilled builder with specific traditional craft skills. Excellent traditional craft builder. Specializing in repair of historic buildings. Reliable and good communicator. Helped out recently in demonstrating hot lime process to a wide audience of interested builders and professionals. – MK

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High standards of workmanship and reliability Will Tyrell Builders have just completed another outstanding job for us. The lime rendering of two elevations had added a new dimension to our house as well as improving its insulation. Will and his team worked quickly and efficiently to complete the

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Garden wall, kitchen, bathrooms, sky lights Will Tyrell has done all the work on my house. It has all been first class. The latest project, a garden wall and patio, is attracting huge praise from my visitors. In addition, Will is friendly and delightful to work with. –

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Walls, cracks & plastering We have had numerous pieces of work completed by Tyrell Builders all of which we have been extremely pleased with. Will has an in depth understanding of old buildings and masonry which he has used to help restore and protect many of our internal

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pleased Had a small front wall collapse after being hit by a car in my front drive. It’s part of a listed building and Will did a great job in reclaiming many of the bricks and coping stones and rebuilding it with lime mortar. Very pleased with