Case Studies

Recently we came across this very striking example of erosion, where the stonework had been completely worn away.  As you can see in the photograph above, the hard cement pointing has remained, whilst the stonework has worn away. This erosion has been accelerated by...

We recently completed these masonry works in York, where we were carrying out stone replacement at The Queen's Hotel. Masonry had become eroded/ damaged over time and was in need of replacement. Our skilled mason's carefully cut out the defective stone cill course and...

Here's a recent project carried out in the Headingley area of Leeds. This semi detatched property was chemically cleaned and neatly repointed with a lime mortar mix, really enhancing its facade.  As  you can see the  chemical clean has really lifted the stonework,...

We work across Yorkshire, on many period properties. Here's a recent project in Appleton Roebuck, near York.   We were on site to repoint, with a lime mortar mix, all four elevations of this brick period home. Really transforming the facade. The chimneys were...

A multi-million-pound redevelopment scheme has breathed new life into the Grade II listed Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds. Our team at BRC worked alongside the architects Page\Park and the main contractor Triton Construction to conserve and restore the exterior...

 Over the years we have worked on many projects at The University of Leeds. On this occasion, we were asked to supply a stone plinth for a sculpture to be sited on the University campus The sculpture, by Eduardo Paolozzi, entitled 'Master of the Universe, is now...

If you own a period property, knowing whether your building needs repairs, or just a facade cleaning service, can save you money, time, and energy. Assess your property Owning a period property can often be tricky to navigate in terms of building restorationand...

When it comes to period properties, it’s vital to keep them in good condition. However, planning repairs on an older building can be daunting. You might be worried that building restoration work might damage its existing charm and aesthetic. But don’t worry, with BRC...

  Above you can see these beautiful stone steps leading up to a period home in the Spa town of Harrogate. The wall to the right, as you can see, was discoloured due to atmospheric staining and aging over time. We chemically cleaned the wall to remove the...

Commercial building renovation can breathe new life into a historic building. However, it also comes with a unique set of challenges around preserving the fabric of the building and its heritage. But whether your building restoration includes facade cleaning or...

  This stone property in East Keswick, Leeds, was undergoing some re-modelling. We were on site to change openings from a garage to a window and to form new stone windows. Our skilled mason sourced the stone, to match the existing, then cut, shaped and fixed it. ...

This period farmhouse is the countryside just outside of Ripon, in North Yorkshire.  We repointed this property's facade with lime mortar pointing, something we specialise in here at Building Restoration and Cleaning (Leeds) Ltd.  This property forms part of a local...