Case Studies

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...

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...

  We worked as Sub Contractors for the construction group Galliford Try on this project, as part of the extensive redevelopment taking place at Wellington Place, Leeds. The coping stones to the Monk Bridge Viaduct were dismantled and rebuilt.    When...

  This period home, tucked away in Nidderdale AONB, has been fully repointed with a lime mortar mix. After being carefully cut out, the joints were washed out before being repointed back with a lime mortar.  After the initial set the lime mortar was brushed to...

Here is a period home, near Elland, in West Yorkshire, where we carried out a variety of works. The full facade was chemically cleaned. Chemical cleaning gently cleans the surface of the stone. Sandblasting is abrasive and can remove the surface of the stone, whereas...

Natural stone is an outstandingly beautiful building material. And in the UK, we’re lucky enough to have a variety of buildings made from granite, sandstone, limestone, flint and more. Natural stone is an incredibly versatile material combining unrivalled durability...

BRC Leeds Ltd carried out chemical cleaning on this period property, near Huddersfield. The beauty of chemical cleaning is that some colour variation still remains on the surface of the stone,  maintaining its character. The client gave us this very kind testimonial...

Even the most beautiful buildings can suffer the effects of time. Bringing the facade of a period property back to life can be challenging when atmospheric staining, algae, moss and grime build-up. It may be tempting to try tackling the job yourself. However, there...

BRC Leeds Ltd carried out chemical cleaning on this period property, near Huddersfield. The transformation of this facade is clear when you compare the left-hand side with the right-hand gable elevation, which hasn't been cleaned. The beauty of chemical cleaning is...

Building restoration can be a significant investment in both time and money. But if your bricks, stonework and mortar require work, the benefits are truly worth it. But how do you know if you need to call in the specialists? Deferring maintenance can be costly, ao...

Knowing how to make lime mortar for pointing is handy if you live in an older property. In fact, it’s essential for the sympathetic restoration of masonry in most properties dated before 1910. Mixing and applying traditional forms of mortar is something of an art...

BRC recently worked at Wat Buddharam, a Buddhist temple, in Headingley, Leeds.  Over the period of a few months we carried out various restoration works. Quite a little haven to work in . It was really tranquil tucked away from the hustle and bustle. A beautiful...