Historic building restoration.
You would think that after the building booms of the 80s and 90s, that in a little country like the UK, that nearly all the historic buildings would have been restored by now? It seems though that is never the case: The fact is, that property restoration is like property maintenance: It’s never finished! As one historic building is being restored, then another is falling into disrepair, and this cycle seems to just go on forever.
Of course we do hope that’s true, as it means there will always be a requirement for our special stone masonry skills! Hopefully there will always be another project that needs a replacement stone fireplace, or a new stone staircase where one has been removed or damaged by some rough or careless past building works. Sadly we’re also often called in when an original stone fireplace has been stolen. A lovely old building does not stay ignored for long these days, particularly if it contains desirable architectural features.
I would say fireplaces are probably the first thing to ‘go’ There is always some unscrupulous person waiting to deal in such things and it is a sad reflection of peoples’ lack of respect for property and the buildings them selves.
Fear not though even if that has happened to you. We will be able to make you stone fireplaces that you need, no matter what circumstances have led to the originals no longer being there. If you want stone fireplaces or stone stairs or in fact anything in stone….. then call Manorhouse Stone