- Grade II Listed Cross RelocationAs part of a redesign of the memorial garden, the Chapeltown Cross was to be moved due to base rotation caused by a nearby tree
- Boundary Retaining Wall StabilisationStabilisation works to a brickwork retaining wall within the extended grounds of a Grade II Listed Building
- The Guild of Master CraftsmenWe are proud to announce that we have been accepted into the Guild of Master Craftsmen
- Listed Building OwnershipWhen purchasing a Listed Property, you become the Custodian of the Heritage Asset. Here we present some basic requirements and responsibilities to consider.
- Laurel Wreath Repair and DecorationDecoration is an important consideration within Heritage works. This room had internal damage caused by a leaking external downpipe which affected a laurel wreath cast.
- Grade II Listed Former Restaurant RenderThe rendered gable end to the property required at least minor repairs. Once safe access was in place, the render could be assessed. This resulted with the need to replace the render upon the elevation
- Meet our Team: Pets at ChristmasGet to know our Craftspeople a little more… through their pets!
- Church Repairs Following Break-inInsurance repairs to save 3 historic timber doors after damage was caused by a burglary at the Church
- Damp in Heritage BuildingsUsing the example of a Grade II Listed Hall, this month we blog about damp issues and concerns to our heritage buildings
- Grade II Listed Oak PorchRecreation of a collapsed Oak Porch in the North-West for a private client
- Grade I Listed Bothy Ruin ConsolidationA ruin of a former gardeners Bothy at Turton Tower required stabilisation to make the area safe and usable
- Grade II* Listed Hall Stone Slate ReroofingA wing of this Lancashire Hall required reroofing, Oak repairs and leadwork
- Dry Stone Wall RebuildA vehicle accident demolished a section of dry-stone wall at a dog kennel business. We were contracted to rebuild this as part of the insurance repairs
- Grade II Listed Church Tower Roof RepairsRestoration works often exposes unexpected elements, this project proved to be no different
- University of Central Lancashire VisitThis month we hosted another small group of students to one of our active restoration sites and shared some of our lime experience.
- Grade II Listed Church LeadworkOur team braced difficult wintery conditions to complete leadwork on this church gable
- Annual External Maintenance Checks: Grade I Listed ChurchRegular external maintenance checks can keep your property watertight and avoid expensive repair costs
- Grade II Listed Cottage Exterior RestorationWe were awarded the lime repointing and re-roofing of a Grade II Listed Cottage in Whalley, Lancashire. It required many different skills to complete…
- Postgraduate Student Visit at Grade II Listed Former RestaurantOur live project site in the North-West hosted the day to teach about lime & heritage challenges
- Recreating Decorative Church PatternStencilling works to recreate a late Victorian art pattern
- Grade II Listed Farmhouse Porch & GlazingA Lancashire former farmhouse needed attention to preserve its historic elements
- Converted Barn Lime RepointingResolving water ingress issues partially caused by modern materials
- Church Transept RestorationExternal restoration and internal lime plastering finish, decorated with breathable clay paint
- Red Brick Victorian HouseRestoration of this Manchester property’s chimney, gutters and sections of roofing
- Lime Repointing of Grade II Listed CottageThis Listed Bolton based Cottage required front repointing in Lime due to suffering from cement mortar issues.
- Crack StitchingLateral restraint ties installed to repair a long standing home masonry structural crack
- Welsh Slate Reroof & Lead GutterGiving peace of mind for many years to come
- Lime vs Cement (Grade II Listed Hall)A detailed look into two materials – one traditional, one modern
- Cottage Lintel and DampLintel replacement plus French drain and Yorkstone paving
- Grade I Listed ChurchExternal lime repointing and internal patch plastering to a Grade I Listed Church.
- Lead Lined Stone GutterReplacing lead on a 12 metre stone gutter and outlets.
- Grade II Former Mill RepairsSolving water ingress issues as a start of larger maintenance works.
- The Old Chapel RestorationRemoved copings to renew lead, and timber window restoration.
- Ivy Damage to Stone Built TerraceDe-frazzle of crumbling stone faces, and Welsh Slate re-roof.
- Grade II Listed BallroomRepair to a ceiling and vented rose in a former hotel.
- Corrective Works to ChimneySolving water-ingress issues to Quarrymaster’s gable end.
- St Lawrence’s ChurchRestoration of 1841 Ecclesiastical Tower, involving new lead roofing and lime repointing.
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