What this work involves
Establish the building's status and significant features. Coordinate proposals and required consents early with appropriate specialists.
- Existing significance and materials
- Repair versus replacement
- Investigation and coordination
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Separate repair of existing material and complete replacement into distinct options.
Decide this before construction
Photograph retained details before dismantling. Check the dimensions of new components against the actual facade before production begins.
Allow for later maintenance
Record which elements are new, repaired or retained. This distinction helps identify the appropriate finish and maintenance method for each material later.
How to review the result
Review the result close up and from the garden. Check junctions and continuous lines; a neat individual joint says little about the coherence of the entire elevation.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on investigation, specialist repairs, bespoke work and access. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for historic & character-building renovation. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging historic & character-building renovation?
A modern solution may not suit an old building. Material compatibility and conservation must form part of the decision.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.