About Us

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. 

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 

Tender analysis 

Contract Administration 

Photography 

Drone surveys / photography 

Thermal Imaging 

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

BSc(Hons), MCIAT, AssocRICS, AaPS

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. 


James Nolan
Architectural Technologist 


ACIAT BA (Hons) Dip Arch

James is an architectural technologist with a wealth of experience in architecture and construction.  He studied at The Centre for Alternative Technology and has extensive knowledge in renewable material construction methods and building pathology. 


James joined Sanderson Brown in 2023 and is working on a variety of projects including developing hands-on workshops relating to lime mortars and hempcrete.   


James has exceeded in quickly adapting to, and creating, a great cup of coffee using a v60 since starting at Sanderson Brown.



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?

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:

(direct applications only - please do not contact us if you are a recruitment agency)