We offer restoration, conservation and design & build services to clients seeking an experienced contractor with know-how in traditional techniques & materials. We primarily undertake contracts as main contractor to deliver an entire package of works, we will occasionally work with private clients and other principal contractors seeking our specialist services.
We provide a wide range of restoration & conservation services and solutions from craft & artisan skills to professional consultancy.
Recently, we have been working closely on a project with structural engineers and manufacturers of structural adhesives to develop methodologies of repairing structural glulam beams. As a relatively modern structural material the repair & restoration of these timber beams is new territory, we plan to be at the forefront of this niche service. Read our case study here: News
Artisan crafts & trades we offer and frequently use on our projects:
Lime plaster & render
Terracotta & faience
Stonework; banker masonry, installation, repairs
Glulam timber beam repair
Brickwork repairs
lime pointing
Timber window restoration & renewal
Carpentry & joinery
Painting & redecoration
Gilding & French polishing
Architectural metal works
Bespoke metal fabrication
Stained glass window restoration & design
Facade cleaning, paint & graffiti removal
Roofing works
Invisible surface repairs to Marble, Granite, Stone, Terracotta, Faience, Tiles etc
Professional services
We have contributed our expertise to clients’ planning applications when work to a listed building or property within a conservation area demands supporting documentation from a specialist.
Pre-planning consultation on traditional materials & methodology
Condition reports
Conservation consultancy
Schedule of works
Project & Contract Management
In-house Design & Build of Architectural Alterations
Project Consultation
Planning Applications & Building Control
Budgets & Estimates
Procurement of Specialist Materials
As principal contractor we can also offer clients a complete turn-key service by integrating the following:
Project & Contract Management
Design & Build of Architectural Alterations
Project Consultation
Planning Applications & Building Control
Condition Surveys & Reports
Budgets & Estimates
Procurement of Specialist Materials
All trades, Crafts & Artisan skills
We can provide many services of a restorative nature; this list is not exhaustive so if you require a specialist service not listed below then please contact us with your enquiry and we will be happy to discuss your project.
Please email enquiries or call our office to discuss your requirements
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Guild AR Ltd | London E11