The Building Conservation Directory 2020

BUILDING CONTRACTORS continued 62 T H E B U I L D I N G C O N S E R VAT I O N D I R E C T O R Y 2 0 2 0 C AT H E D R A L C O MM U N I C AT I O N S Tel: 01780 239800 Web: www.messengerbcr.co.uk • Main Contracting • Fine Conservation • Historic Paint Research • Lead and Zinc Metalwork • Passive Fire Protection • Insurance Related Repair Specialists in the conservation and restoration of historic buildings and monuments Photograph shows Karen, our ICON accredited conservator, taking historic paint samples ready for analysis. ◾ OWLSWORTH LTD Unit 2, Paddock Road Industrial Estate, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 5BY Tel 0118 946 9169 Email info@owlsworth.co.uk www.owlsworth.co.uk BUILDING CONTRACTORS : Owlsworth has, for the past 25 years, worked extensively on some of the country’s most recognised and cherished buildings. The management team and directly employed workforce have delivered successful projects for the likes of Historic Royal Palaces, English Heritage and the National Trust allowing the beauty of their buildings to be enjoyed for generations to come. Looking to the future, the company’s award-winning apprenticeship scheme ensures the very highest skill levels across all of the traditional trades. The focus for all this is its offices in the south which incorporates forges, workshops, training and lime mortar production facilities. See also: display entry on page 63. ◾ PAYE CONSERVATION Stationmaster’s House, Mottingham Station Approach, London SE9 4EL Tel 020 8857 9111 Fax 020 8857 9222 Email spencerhall@payeconservation.net www.payeconservation.net CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION : See also: display entry in Building Contractors on this page and profile entry in Stone, page 102. ◾ PERIOD PROPERTY SOLUTIONS BUILDING CONSERVATION LTD Graig Wen Farm, Brymbo Road, Bwlchgwyn LL11 5UB Tel 07514 229 211 / 07706 423 257 Email info@periodpropertysolutions.com www.period-property-solutions.com PRINCIPAL AND SPECIALIST SUB-CONTRACTOR : Operating in Wales, the north west of England and the Borders, Period Property Solutions offers a wide range of conservation and restoration services based on sound conservation philosophy and good organisational and problem-solving skills. The company specialises in the repair of vernacular buildings. ◾ PRELUDE STONE LTD Unit 2, Westerham Trade Centre, Flyers Way, Westerham, Kent TN16 1DE Tel 01959 580360 Email office@preludestone.co.uk www.preludestone.co.uk CHARTERED BUILDING COMPANY : Prelude Stone is an independent, family business with 35 years experience, operating across London and the South-East. Its specialist, expert craftsmen work with stone, brick, stucco and all other related materials on the conservation, restoration and cleaning of all building types, be they under the guardianship of heritage organisations, the state or private owners. The company has considerable experience and expertise working on listed and historic buildings and is renowned for courtesy and professionalism and recognised for skill, knowledge and craftsmanship. ◾ R J ROWLEY 104 Barnards Way, Kibworth, Harcourt, Leicester LE8 0RS Tel 01162 791517 Mobile 07889 014078 Email mail@rjrowley.co.uk www.rjrowley.co.uk RESTORER OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS : R J Rowley is a family run business with over 25 years experience providing its customers with high quality restoration services. The company works on both commercial and residential properties, including for English Heritage and numerous local councils. It takes pride in only using traditional materials and methods to preserve the unique character of each building. Services include lime pointing, exterior lime rendering, interior lime plastering, timber framing and traditional windows and doors. For more information please visit the website. conservation