Previous Projects
Easton Neston House
History Originally designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and subsequently added to by Sir Christopher Wren or possibly Talman. Grade I listed.
Client Private
Architect Ptolemy Dean
Project Management Peter Grabham Associates
Contract Value £8.9 million
Scope of Works Easton Neston House in Northamptonshire is a major work by Nicholas Hawksmoor, flanked by a service range by Sir Christopher Wren or possibly Talman. The house was sold by the Hesketh family in 2005 and a substantially phased project to repair and restore the house and outbuildings has followed for the new owners. On the main house the Hawksmoor basements have been cleared of all services and the original vaulted kitchen restored as a magnificent interior. On all the other floors mechanical and electrical fit outs were completed along with extensive oak panelling, new oaks floors, lime plastering and redecorations throughout.
The Wren Wing is a substantial structure which lost its roof in a fire in 2002. After this time it lay only partly protected by a temporary roof as a gutted shell. Grade I listed, this building retained enough evidence to allow a new oak structure to be made that was faithful to the original. The roofing was then completed using Westmoreland slate. Internally the Wren Wing had a total refurbishment to include mechanical and electrical work throughout, new stone and oak floors, lime plastering and redecorations.
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St Mary’s Church, Bloxham
History The church is one of the grandest churches in the country. The elegant tower and spire are a focal point for miles around. The present building is mainly 14th and 15th century but two doorways and other fragments of an earlier church dating from the 12th century remain.
Client The Incumbent and Church Wardens of St Mary’s Church
Architect Acanthus Clews
Contract Value £70,000
Scope of Works The works included extensive stonework conservation and replacement, re-leading on the windows using historic glass and lead repairs to the roofs.
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Kedleston Hall
History Kedleston Hall is a Grade I list building and is a spectacular Neo-classical mansion. Kedleston is a stunning example of the work of architect Robert Adam. The Curzon family have lived at the Hall since the 12th century and continue to live here.
Client The National Trust
Architect Nick Fox
Contract Value £198,000
Scope of Works The works comprised firstly of constructing a temporary roof over the marble hall. Work could then begin on the dismantling, repair and reinstatement of the rooflights, stripping and re-slating of of roofs including all leadwork and extensive structural repairs. The rooflights were painstakingly dismantled with every piece of glass and bronze being carefully marked up. Templates of every section of glass were made to ensure a perfect fit. UV film was then applied to the underside of the glass. Once the repairs had been completed the rooflights were reinstated to their original position.
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St Margaret of Antioch, Knotting
History A Norman church the earliest visible parts of which date back to the 12th Century.
Client Church Conservation Trust
Architect Ptolemy Dean
Contract Value £210,000
Scope of Works Conservation started in 2009. The project involved extensive but sensitive work to the roof, drainage goods and external stonework. Phase II of the works dealt with the internal plasterwork and floors as well as ensuring the tower floors were safe and compliant with health and safety standards and building regulations.
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