Stonework, Restoration & Cleaning
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Boltons Court, 216 – 222 Old Brompton Road, London SW5
D. R. Limerick Construction Ltd, 250 High Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex HA3 7BB November 2006 |
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(t) 020 8304 3997
(f) 020 8304 3996
enquiries@cdrestoration.co.uk
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In the 1760's there was a property boom in London and building in the Brompton Road area began in earnest.
Joseph Clarke and William Meymott were the leading builders and architects for this area in the period. |
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| They built terraces of houses along Brompton Road and as new buildings were erected they tried to match the architectural style and fine stonework. 216 – 222 Old Brompton Road is a fine example of one of these buildings and has now been developed into a row of residential flats which is based in the Chelsea area just 2 minutes from Earls Court station. |
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In 2006, much of the building façade was in need of repair. Following assessment, C&D Restoration carried out stone repairs to the painted cornices and columns running up and along the front of the building.
Using skills honed over many years, C&D undertook to repair and re-cast damaged floral capitals at the top of each of these columns.
Extensive restoration works were carried out to the four painted, natural stone porticos. Paint was stripped from each using chemicals and a low pressure, super heated DOFF system.
All moulds and profiles were cut back and re-stored by our team of craftsmen including all Corinthian capitals using bath stone mix.
Some of the stone mould designs on this building did not fit in with the architectural style of the surrounding properties. At the clients request, C&D Restoration carried out a full inspection of the stonework and put their experience to work in developing a template which offered alternative portico design adjustments which could be incorporated to suit the aesthetic requirements. Our experienced craftsmen then worked to the template and re-worked the portico stonework accordingly.
