Period properties built of Bath Stone require regular maintenance and frequent restoration to keep them looking at their best. If neglected old Bath stone can become corroded, discoloured, water-stained, blackened by pollution, and eroded by the weather.
When commissioning us to restore and renovate a beautiful Bath Stone listed building or structure which has seen better days, we will take on the task enthusiastically and we take great pride in restoring and conserving Bath Stone buildings, making them structurally sound and ensuring their beauty can be enjoyed by many future generations.
We are recognised, reputable Bath Stone masonry restoration contractors working in Bath and the surrounding area, qualified to carry out all types of stone restoration work on historic buildings and monuments, safely and in compliance with planning and listed building regulations.
Company owner, Jim Wheel, is a Level 3 qualified Heritage Skills Conservator and Banker Mason, so he and his talented team of stone masons can be relied on to restore Bath stonework sympathetically and knowledgeably.
We employ time-honoured techniques and traditional craftsmanship to preserve the historical integrity of any structure made of Bath Stone, repairing architectural features, replacing damaged stone, cleaning stonework, or undertaking alterations or additions to the existing Bath stonework on a property.
When reconstructing original stone features, we take great care to ensure that any repairs to blend perfectly with the surrounding stones. Our aim is to create seamless, yet honest repairs which accurately interpret the character and appearance of the building’s origins and continue its narrative.
Our experienced stone masons always relish the challenge of repairing, restoring, and cleaning the many stone-built heritage properties in our area, whether in the city of Bath itself, Bristol or the towns and villages in the surrounding Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire countryside.
If you have Bath Stone building or structure that needs attention, we are happy to make a site visit to advise on what needs doing, formulate a plan and give you a quotation for the work.
Additionally, we excel in crafting bespoke stonework for modern projects, such as alterations and extensions, collaborating closely with clients and architects to realise distinctive visions.
Bath Stone, like any porous natural stone, is vulnerable to becoming soiled by a build-up of pollutants, especially traffic emissions, acid rain, and biological growth like algae and moss. It can gradually turn a dirty grey, and develop steaks, stains and patches of black crust masking the beauty of the original stone beneath.
It’s not just the physical appearance of Bath stone that suffers from becoming dirty, however. Grime and contamination can cause chemical damage like blistering and spalling to the stone surface over time. The pores of the stone might become blocked so moisture and salts can’t escape from inside the stone. Dirt deposits could also be hiding dangerous defects like failed pointing, cracks or structural faults.
Bath Stone needs to be kept clean, not only to look good but also to be conserved for the future and maintain its structural integrity.
The tried and tested equipment we favour for cleaning is the ThermaTech superheated water system. This system is approved for cleaning heritage masonry, without the use of any chemicals. The compact machinery uses extremely hot water to remove everything from paint and chewing gum to oil stains and organic matter.
We can also use nebular mist spraying and chemical poultices to remove the more stubborn discolouration, such as carbon sulphation and copper staining.
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