Architectural/Decorative Stone Restoration
Stone aspects of these old properties are prone to erosion by water ingress and cracks as well as failure due to age and natural movement between seasons. Cementitious renders often crack away and are not appropriate on top of the original stone composition. We use sympathetic, less aggressive, breathable compounds to repair or even re-cast and replace stone elements such as:
Failing/severely eroded lintels, drip profiles, pillars and capitals around bay windows
Failing/severely eroded sills (often require steel reinforcement)
Failing/severely eroded window surrounds
Broken key stones, floral & pyramid banding and all period detail variations
Front step repair or re-cast and replacement
Sash Windows
Small repairs like cracks, small areas of rot and re-puttying undertaken up to full restoration involving stripping old lead paints, replacement cord, pulleys, weights, brushed beads etc to improve insulation . Repair to hardwood wooden sills and full replacement if required.
Exterior Decoration
High quality durable and breathable paints used on a variety of external surfaces including wood, stone and metal.
Period Tiling Installation
Loose tiles cleaned and re-installed . Missing or broken tiles can be sourced from reclaimed or new replacements found. Full deep clean and sealing services offered.
Full front path installation service. New base layed and new patterned or geometric tiles fitted and sealed.
Repointing
Repointing using lime based mortar.
Ironwork
Restoration or installation of period features such as rails and gates.