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Sanderson Brown was established in 2021 by Paul Brown. The core of our business is based on rural property repair, maintenance and development, however our interests and abilities range beyond this into a large scope of architectural projects. Sanderson Brown has a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked with rural properties for over a decade. All projects are given the commitment and service they deserve with an honest and transparent approach whether a repair, new build or conservation work. The majority of our work is currently scattered across North Yorkshire but not restricted to these areas.
We are always interested in new exciting projects therefore please get in touch for a free initial consultation to discuss your ideas.
Paul Brown is a Registered CIAT Principal Designer for Non-HRBs (PD(BR))following the changes to the Building Safety Act 2022 and an Incorporated Member of the Association of Project Safety to confidently carry out the role of Principal Designer (CDM) (PD(CDM)).
Examples of work undertaken:
Site surveys
Feasibility Studies
Condition Surveys
Defect inspections
Design
Planning / Listed Building Consent Applications
Schedules of work
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Building Regulations Compliance - PD(BR)
Construction Safety Compliance - PD(CDM)
Tender analysis
Contract Administration
Photography
Drone surveys / photography
Thermal Imaging
Example of project types
Example of project types
Barn Conversions
Residential New Build (private / rural)
Refurbishment (domestic / commercial)
Farm Diversification
Planned Preventative Maintenance Works Management
Thermal Upgrading of Traditional Buildings
Condition Surveys of Residential/Commercial/Agricultural buildings
Paul Brown
Director / Chartered Architectural Technologist
Paul Brown
Director / Chartered Architectural Technologist
BSc(Hons), MCIAT, AssocRICS, IMaPS, Principal Designer (non-HRBs)
Paul is a chartered architectural technologist and founded Sanderson Brown Ltd in 2021.
Paul has expertise in working with historic buildings as well as experience designing and contract managing new build houses in rural environments. Paul's passion for historic buildings is a driving factor for the approach and dedication to deliver sympathetic and sustainable solutions based on traditional methods to provide healthy living spaces.
Paul graduated from Northumbria University in 2006 with a honours degree in Architectural Technology during which he carried out a placement year working with the Technische Universität Berlin and German/Swedish collaboration construction / architecture firms Fiedler Construction GmbH and Krüger Architekten which took Paul to Ystad, Sweden for on site contract administration work experience in 2005.
Prior to setting up Sanderson Brown, Paul worked for Gibb Architects in Glasgow before moving to York in 2013 where he worked at Smiths Gore/Savills and Native Architects. This diverse work experience laid the foundations to create a wide ranging knowledge base upon which this company was built.
Paul is a family man, passion for photography, enjoys mountain biking and trying to play golf. He also loves coffee...seriously, he likes his coffee...preferably hand ground, single origin Colombian, medium roast, brewed pour over with a V60.
Paul achieved CIAT registration on the PD(BR) register for non-HRBs in 2024 demostrating full understanding of the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022
Emma Wallis
Emma Wallis
Office Manager
Emma is the company office manager with a wealth of experience, not only in overseeing administrative operations but also adept at seamlessly integrating rural estate management skills to optimise workflow. Emma's background working in rural surveying and architecture teams is an essential addition to the ever growing Sanderson Brown team.
Emma joined Sanderson Brown in 2024 and is providing amazing organisational upgrades and enhancing the client experience across the board.
Luckily, Emma enjoys a freshly ground, well prepared cup of coffee which is beneficial to our quest to find the optimal yet most efficient method for the perfect office brew.
Interested in working with us?
Interested in working with us?
If would like to enquire about working at Sanderson Brown, please send an email with your CV.
We are currently on the look out for new talent for the following positions on a full time or part time basis:
Chartered Building Surveyor
Chartered Ecologist
(direct applications only - please do not contact us if you are a recruitment agency)
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