We’ve recently completed work to The Pleasaunce on the north Norfolk coast. The Pleasaunce is a Grade II* listed historically significant estate, built in 1897. It is a fine example of late Victorian architecture with the main house offering a mix of classical and Arts and Crafts influences, including red brick and stone masonry, intricate woodwork and expansive windows. We were employed following a vehicular impact with one of the estate’s historic walls which had caused substantial damage to the masonry.
Our first task was to assess the damage and determine how much of the original brick and stone could be salvaged, restored and reinstated and what needed replacing. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the impact, the spherical stone caps needed to be replaced. We sourced suitable stone from our extensive library and this was carved and installed by our talented masons to ensure the replacement caps were a perfect match to the original. Replacement bricks were specially made by The Bulmer Brick and Tile Company, an organisation dedicated to preserving the traditions of brickmaking. They also matched the existing bricks, ensuring a seamless blend of old and new.
