Specialist Restoration Contractor

Experts in the conservation, restoration, structural repair and refurbishment of historic buildings and landmarks.

Key Projects

December 2024

Grade I Listed Newark Castle – Stonework Restoration

December 2023

Grade II Listed Scartho Cemetery Chapel – Phase 2

November 2022

: Grade I Listed Barton St Mary’s Church – Fabric Repairs

May 2022

Halifax Minster – Door Restoration – Grade 1 Listed Church

June 2021

HSBC Bank – Terracotta Repairs – Full Restoration, Cromer, Norfolk

April 2021

Roof Restoration at Grade I Listed Browsholme Hall, Clitheroe

March 2021

Holy Trinity Church, Littleborough

March 2021

New Oak Capola – Grade 2 Listed Building, Manchester

Services

Heritage Leadwork
Traditional Lime Harling
Lead Roofing
Heritage Joinery
Traditional Roofing
Blasting & Building Cleaning
Stone Masonry
Lime Plastering And Rendering

Recent Projects

December 2024

Grade I Listed Newark Castle – Stonework Restoration

December 2023

Grade II Listed Scartho Cemetery Chapel – Phase 2

November 2022

: Grade I Listed Barton St Mary’s Church – Fabric Repairs

May 2022

Halifax Minster – Door Restoration – Grade 1 Listed Church

June 2021

HSBC Bank – Terracotta Repairs – Full Restoration, Cromer, Norfolk
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Latest Videos

In this video I demonstrate how to apply a traditional lime plaster float coat over a scratched base coat. We cover how to tell when the base coat is ready, pushing the plaster into deep scratch marks, floating the surface, identifying hollows and high spots, and creating the perfect key for a lime finish coat.This method is ideal for traditional buildings, listed properties, cottages, heritage restoration projects, and anyone learning traditional lime plastering techniques.Topics covered:When a lime base coat is ready for a float coat Why deep scratches are important Applying hot lime plaster float coats Floating and leveling techniques Finding and filling hollows Creating a key for the finish coat Common beginner mistakes Lime plaster drying and curing advice Traditional plastering methods for period propertiesWhether you're restoring a historic building, working on a conservation project, or learning traditional plastering skills, this tutorial shows the process step by step.WATCH NEXT:Lime Plaster Base Coat; https://youtu.be/Clkr8kM_7xI Lime Plaster Base Coat Mixing Tutorial; https://youtu.be/BC7zZra1Duk?si=GcWj81ywzUvVfgLP How To Make a Lime Plaster Scratcher; https://youtu.be/2rpR8AEywBE?si=vyrI8i6vzjKtj5NlSubscribe for more traditional plastering, heritage restoration, and lime plaster tutorials.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/SxKamW2qB0c Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices videos with Lime Work https://youtu.be/f6rFfrDZhBw?si=SO1ehwDseAGdGzFp https://youtu.be/jP__Kgpj8JY?si=nCb12mqQJe_GHLet https://youtu.be/4KZ7imJgAKg?si=GpaD4phNvdo_UoPW https://youtu.be/VoyiXafSCY8?si=NEVwAvyWa7Br3Ai6 https://youtu.be/NhiFPxaUz1s?si=NRiDPQ426Mg0r0WFWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com #LimePlaster #diy #TraditionalPlastering #HotLimePlaster #HeritageRestoration #BuildingConservation #PeriodProperty #LimeRendering #HistoricBuildings #PlasteringTutorial #NaturalBuilding 15:45
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How to Apply a Lime Plaster Float Coat | Traditional Hot Lime Plaster Tutorial

The team worked over a nightshift to repair this Bridge Parapet on a A road in Preston Lancashire. We used our purpose made hydraulic lifting grab to removed the heavy parapet masonry from the bridge. 1:19
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Bank Bridge Parapet Wall Repair #bridge #restoration #engineering #council #highways #construction

Installing and Fabricating new Lead cap to pillars at Blackburn Town Hall. We used a Code 7 lead sheet replacing the old Code 4 sheet. 1:07
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Lead Work Short BHT 2 #leadwork #restoration #roofing #roofer #heritage #builder '

How we made a new Code 7 lead capping for a pillar 0:53
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Leadwork Making a new Pillar cap #restoration #leadwork #builder #construction #roofing

How to install a good lead flashing to masonry 0:30
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Secrets of Effective Flashing Techniques! #restoration #construction #lead #builder

Lead caps on the pillars to prevent water ingress. The old lead caps need replacing. 0:33
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Expert Tips on Lead Caps Installation! #leadwork #restoration #historical #construction #builder

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Experts In Restoration

We are a specialist restoration contractor providing conservation and restoration services for listed and historic buildings, monuments and landmarks. Our team of highly skilled specialists work on some of the most cherished structures across the UK, ensuring they can be enjoyed by future generations.

Experienced Management

Our time-served management staff have a wealth of on-site experience having worked their way through the ranks of the construction industry. This allows us to understand all aspects and intricacies of the projects we undertake.

Professional Team

We provide our own in-house team to see through projects from start to finish, sub-contracting out minimal elements. All our craftsmen are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable, ensuring we deliver effective solutions with a proactive “adapt and overcome” attitude.

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