Heritage buildings, stone and masonry
Effective building conservation aims to extend the life of a structure without compromising its special character. We have considerable expertise in the repair, refurbishment and maintenance of historic buildings and structures. We have helped to conserve, protect and enhance some of the best known heritage buildings in the UK including:
- St Pauls Cathedral
- Lincoln Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Palace of Westminster
- Wells Cathedral
- Bolsover Castle
- Tintern Abbey
- Big Pi
- Holyrood Palace
- Stirling Castle
With experts specialising in engineering, architecture, surveying, geology, material science and archaeology, we provide a multi-disciplinary conservation service that appreciates the historical value of a building and its environment. Our stone laboratory is a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory. This work is supported by the other construction specialists at BRE and by a range of analytical and test facilities.
Our heritage buildings services include:
- Repair and preservation
- Failure investigation and remediation
- Selection and specification of replacement materials
- Non-destructive assessments of structures
- Structural monitoring
- Refurbishment
- Sustainability, energy efficiency and waste minimisation
- Whole life costing
- Fire protection and security
- Maintenance, cleaning and graffiti removal
- Stone testing
The British stone glossary
Our glossary of British stone contains details of almost 100 types of stone and how to maintain and care for listed buildings containing these materials. Unearth the secrets of Britain's diverse geological heritage and delve into the terminology and history of this native stone that have shaped the nation's landscape.
View the British stone glossary