Historic Building Restoration
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The founding skills of the company over 100 years ago are still much in evidence
in our reputation for specialist restoration projects. We work with architects,
archaeologists and historians for clients such as English Heritage and The National
Trust as well as individual owners of historic houses such as Harewood House and
Duncombe Park.
Owners and trustees have full confidence in our capabilities and experience in
working on properties and with materials of all types in this specialist field.
CASE STUDIES:
Sheffield Town Hall – Re-roofing Scheme
Re-roofing of a Grade 1 listed building with council staff remaining in occupation.
The works included new westmoreland slates, leadwork and replacement of timber
and copper cupolas and finials.
Selaby Hall, Gainford, Co. Durham
Alteration, refurbishment and extension to a Grade II listed country house. The work was to the highest possible quality reflecting the grand character of the house. A bio-mass boiler was installed as part of the improvements.
Abbey House, Whitby
Complete refurbishment and conversion of this Grade I listed hotel to form new 100 bed youth hostel for Y.H.A. Works included asbestos removal, structural improvements, re-roofing, new lift, finishes and ornamental landscaping.
