Case Studies

Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

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...

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Sculpture Plinth, The University of Leeds

Sculpture Plinth, The University of Leeds

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...

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Cleaning or repairing: what does my property need?

Cleaning or repairing: what does my property need?

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...

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Building Restoration Without Losing Your Property’s Charm

Building Restoration Without Losing Your Property’s Charm

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...

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Stonemasonry, East Keswick, West Yorkshire

Stonemasonry, East Keswick, West Yorkshire

  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. ...

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Period Farmhouse, North Yorkshire

Period Farmhouse, North Yorkshire

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...

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Jubilee Hotel, Leeds

Jubilee Hotel, Leeds

The Jubilee Hotel, in Leeds, opposite the Town Hall, has been undergoing a full redevelopment. BRC have been on site carrying out a variety of restoration works, including reflaunching of the chimneys as seen above. As you can see from the photograph on the right the...

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Fairfield Mills, Lower Queen Street, Huddersfield

Fairfield Mills, Lower Queen Street, Huddersfield

This is Fairfield Mill, in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, a former textile mill. We were on site carrying out a variety of masonry works. There was significant erosion of the cornice, and corbels, due to a shallow stone gutter above. We replaced the damaged or eroded...

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Terraced Period Property, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Terraced Period Property, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Here is a period home, near Ripon, in North Yorkshire, where we carried out a variety of works. The full facade was chemically cleaned. Chemical cleaning gently cleans the surface of the brick without damaging the surface. Sandblasting, an abrasive action,  was used...

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