About us
Since 1937
Family owned & operated
Restoring hop kilns takes great skill and precision, and our team are all highly-trained craftsmen. Dude and Arnette has, and always will be a family business, we place great stock in values such as trust and integrity.
Despite our keen sense of tradition, we’re a very modern business. And while new technologies don’t always deliver what they promise (see our FAQ page for our thoughts on fibreglass oast cowls), we are nevertheless always looking for effective modern methods to increase quality and minimise cost for our clients.
They really are the absolute experts in this
We’ve used Dude and Arnette to repair and maintain our Oast House cowl for many years now. They really are the absolute experts in this, do excellent work, and are a very friendly and highly professional team.
Bryan Miller
Since 1937
We’ve been refurbishing oast cowls since 1937, which has given us plenty of time to hone our skills in many areas of repair. From cleaning and painting to specialist wood repair, we’re a handy bunch to have on hand when jobs need to get done quickly and efficiently.
Heritage Conservation
As fourth-generation oast cowl specialists, we hand-made and repair oast cowls to support the conservation of these iconic architectural features of British heritage. We’ve also been featured in the media many times, including Channel 4, ITV, Conservation News and more…
Our history
1937
A family affair
2022
Live on BBC One
Join our team
We’re always looking for new team members – please contact us today for more information.