Case Studies

BRC Leeds Ltd were commissioned to create this stunning carved Yorkshire Rose, in stone, for a private client near Leeds. This was then fixed and fitted, providing a really unique addition to the client's property's facade.  We carried out various other works at the...

Globe Mills, in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, was established in 1887. It is a former worsted spinning mill. The mill itself is a five storey building, next to Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The redevelopment includes both residential and commercial spaces.  Our works were...

BRC Leeds Ltd carried out extensive stone masonry works here. We worked  at the grade 2 listed former Cookridge Hospital over the period of a year or so. The former hospital has been converted into 14 shared ownership and 16 rental homes by Stonewater Homes. We worked...

BRC Leeds Ltd chemically cleaned and repointed the facade of this former church in Rodley, Leeds. The church has been converted into luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.  

In the UK and across Europe, our early mortar technologies were based on lime. This was often found in the exact areas it was used as most railways and canals were yet to be built. But, what is its significance today? Today, we’ll be discussing the importance of lime...

Your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make and keeping it in good condition is key. One essential element to think about is the pointing work between the bricks in your walls. Brick pointing is the art of using mortar between individual bricks in...

BRC Leeds Ltd fully re-pointed this brick detatched property in the Gledhow area of Leeds. We carried out structural repairs to the property and also carried out brick replacement. All replacement bricks were carefully sourced to match the original as closely as...

It’s easy to dismiss regular external cleaning projects as ‘cosmetic’. Particularly façade cleaning for work premises and public buildings, where all of the important work is done inside! With so many priorities to juggle, you may feel that keeping your exterior walls...

Facade cleaning is the process of making sure the exterior of a building has no grime, stains or dirt. If the building is the home of a business, the front of a building is the first thing people tend to see. But what are the benefits of use ‘using’a professional...

BRC Leeds Ltd cleaned, pointed and repaired the arches at The Michael Sadler Building at Leeds University. This is one of the largest facilities on campus at Leeds University.  The TORC system was used to clean the surface of the stone, this system cleans using a fine...