Apex Restoration Limited brings over ten years' experience to the UK's listed and architecturally significant buildings. We combine traditional craft skills and authentic, breathable materials with rigorous modern project management, delivering conservation-led restoration for ecclesiastical buildings, civic landmarks and historic private houses across the country.
Our services
- Conservation & Restoration – repair and restoration of sandstone, limestone and brickwork, including replacement of carved masonry
- Lime Pointing – repointing with natural hydraulic and hydrated limes, hot/quick lime and hybrid mortars
- Surface Repairs – seamless lime-mortar repairs to stone, brick, terracotta and concrete
- Specialist Masonry Cleaning & Treatments – dry and wet abrasive cleaning, chemical cleaning, high-pressure superheated steam cleaning and poulticing
- Stone Masonry & Stone Fixing – from ashlar blockwork to intricate carved details, tracery and lettering
- Investigations, Surveys & Reports – masonry condition surveys, elevated access inspections and intrusive investigations
- Specialist Paint Removal – paint and graffiti removal using high-pressure steam systems, low-pressure dry steam and various poultices
- General Building Works – structural repairs such as pinning and stitching, masonry rebuilding, chimney works and associated construction
Project history — including, but not limited to:
Salford Cathedral, Greater Manchester – Conservation-led masonry repair to this Victorian Gothic Revival cathedral (1844–48), including hand-tool lime repointing, superheated steam cleaning, internal paint removal from sand and limestone using dry steam and poultices, replacement of carved French limestone figurines and sandstone finials, and structural pinning and bed stitching.
The Old Town Hall, Whitby (Grade II* listed) – Full building survey and 12-month restoration of Jonathan Pickernell's 1788 Neoclassical civic landmark, comprising lime repointing, matching ashlar stone replacement, lintel restoration, superheated steam cleaning with poulticing and new sandstone entrance steps.
Ampleforth Abbey, North Yorkshire – Lime repointing, stone paving installation, chimney rebuilding and repair, stone and carving replacement, bird deterrent installation and masonry steam cleaning to this historic Benedictine monastery.
Hartford Manor, Cheshire (Grade II listed, c.1700s) – Parapet wall removal and reinstatement, repointing, surface repairs and condition surveys to this former salt merchant's residence.
Cathedral, manor house or civic monument — wherever it stands, we bring the same conservation-led approach and meticulous attention to detail.
CHAS accredited · Constructionline Gold · Fully insured
To discuss a project or arrange a condition survey, get in touch.
