Architectural Detail

With years of experience in restoring historic buildings, we at London Building Renovation have the expertise needed to handle even the most intricate architectural restorations. Our craftsmen are specialists in their fields, ensuring that every detail, from stone carvings to plaster mouldings, is treated with care and precision. We understand that each historic building has its own unique character and challenges that come with that. That’s why we offer customised restoration solutions, ensuring that our approach is tailored to the specific needs of each property, structure or monument that we have the fortune to work on. We work closely with architects, structural engineers, conservation officers, and property owners to create restoration plans that respect both the history and future of the building.

Interior Cornicing and Fibrous Plaster Work

Over time, cornicing and fibrous plaster works can become damaged or disguised through many layers of paint, or in some instances has been removed.  We have experience in returning these features to their original beautiful state via the removal of the many paint layers including the removal of lead paint or taking moulds of existing plasterwork to enable replicas to be made to fill any gaps or damaged areas.  In addition, we can work with you to create a new design which will match the period of your property.  This can include ceiling roses, panelling, dado and picture rails, corbels, cornicing and coving. 

Exterior Cornicing and Eaves

Restoring ornate cornices, roofline details, and eaves to their original grandeur. Cracked or damaged cornices can lead to water infiltration, which can cause significant damage to the building’s structure. Restoration helps to prevent further decay, ensuring your building remains both beautiful and structurally sound. 

Gilding

Gilded architectural details—whether on ceilings, mouldings, domes, or facades—bring a touch of luxury and historical grandeur to any space. Over time, however, these golden accents can tarnish, fade, or flake, losing their brilliance. Gilding has been used for centuries to highlight the importance and grandeur of buildings, from palaces to churches and grand estates. Restoring gilded details is essential to preserving the historical authenticity of these structures, ensuring that their original elegance remains intact for future generations. Neglecting worn or damaged gilding can lead to more serious issues. Flaking gold leaf or damaged gilded surfaces can expose the underlying material to moisture and environmental damage. By restoring the gilded details, both the decorative and structural elements of the building can be protected.

Metal & Ironwork

A vast range of metalwork that is found on historic buildings, can succumb to corrosion, rust and general physical damage/ageing. At London Building Renovation, we take pride in the careful and detailed restoration of these traditional features. Some of the metalwork features that we have worked on include:

• Wrought & Cast-Iron Features: 
•  Gates & Railings
• Balconies & Staircases
•  Grilles & Window Guards
•  Architectural:
•  Facades & Columns
•  Cornices & Roof Details
•  Finials & Weathervanes
• ·Public & Decorative:
• Statues & Sculptures
• Lamps & Lighting Fixtures

Panelling & Wainscoting

Traditional panelling and wainscoting are hallmarks of historic interiors, adding warmth, sophistication, and architectural character to a room. Whether it's grand oak panels from a Tudor manor or delicate Georgian wainscoting, these features represent centuries of craftsmanship. Over time, however, wear and tear, moisture, and neglect can take a toll on these architectural details. We take immense pride in restoring these elegant elements back to their original glory while preserving their historical significance. Some of the panelling and wainscoting we restore include:

• Timber panelling
•  Tudor & Jacobean Oak
•  Georgian & Regency 
•  Wainscoting
•  Raised Panel
•  Beadboard
•  Shiplap
•  Decorative & Carved Woodwork
•  Wall panels with carvings or inlays
•  Chair rails & dado rails

Fireplaces & Mantels

Historic fireplaces and mantels are often defining elements of period interiors, making restoration essential for maintaining historical authenticity. Some of the fireplaces that we restore:

·  Marble fireplaces and mantels

·  Stone and brick fireplaces

·  Cast iron and metal fireplaces 

·  Wooden mantels and surrounds