PPM and Minor Works

Minor works have a significant impact on heritage buildings, ensuring they function as intended, maintain their aesthetic and historical significance, and avoid falling into disrepair. We regularly undertake a variety of minor works and maintenance projects, including surveys, restoration works, cleaning, and structural repairs. By successfully completing these projects, we keep heritage buildings in excellent condition and occupied, safeguarding them for future generations. Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is a proactive approach to maintenance, ensuring the condition of a building is preserved. It helps prevent problems from occurring and existing issues getting any worse, thereby not only preserving the value of the building but its aesthetic and historic significance.

Carrying out routine maintenance and addressing any issues in heritage buildings while they are still small really are they key for ensuring the longevity of these structures. We have a dedicated team of experienced and knowledgeable restoration professionals who have worked on a wide range of buildings across the UK and who have come across every unusual or unique form of construction you can imagine! No job is too small for our team. We’re acutely aware that minor works and maintenance carried out using the appropriate methods and materials can be the difference between a heritage building being used and enjoyed for generations to come or a building that falls into costly disrepair.

If you have a restoration project we can be of assistance on or need some advice please get in touch, we’d be happy to help! You can email Lindsay Law on lindsay@quadrigaltd.com or give us a call on 01606 330 888.

See some of our recently completed minor works case studies below, showcasing the craftsmanship and skills that go in to making these projects a success

Key Benefits of Minor Works and PPM

Early detection of issues
Preservation of historical integrity
Preservation of original fabric
Preservation and improvement of aesthetic appeal
Reduced requirement for unplanned or extensive restoration works
Reduced costs through early intervention
Allows budgets to be set for future repairs and maintenance
Allows resource to be allocated more efficiently
Improved energy efficiency and sustainability
Improved safety and accessibility
Detailed documentation can help with future restoration works
Opportunities for stakeholder engagement

The Pleasaunce – Norfolk – Survey & Repair Following Vehicle Impact to Historic Walls

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.

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 to include the spherical stone caps.

Matching stone can be challenging. We conducted thorough research to identify potential stone sources appropriate for a building from that region and period, while also considering the preferences of the original architect. Detailed analysis was performed on grain size, shell composition, sorting, and bedding.

Once the stone was selected, our skilled masons meticulously carved and installed it. Additionally, bricks were matched to the original to ensure a seamless blend of old and new.

Lych Gate – Chorlton – Masonry – Cleaning

The Lych Gate in Chorlton, constructed in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, is a Grade II listed structure that marks the entrance to an old parish graveyard. The former St Clement’s Church, which once stood there, was demolished in 1949.

Currently, the Lych Gate is undergoing a series of restoration works to ensure it remains a focal point for the local community for many years to come. The scaffolding is now up, and the restoration will include rebuilding the brick wall, removing and reinstating coping stones, repointing, performing a super-heated steam clean on the wall and arch, timber repairs, lime rendering the turret, and finally, roof repairs.

The Lych Gate is a small but iconic symbol of Chorlton, and we are delighted to be restoring this historic structure for the community..

St James Building – Manchester – Plaster Tap Test – Survey – Report

St James Building on the busy Oxford Street in Manchester is a Grade II listed building dating back to 1912 and is one of the earliest steel-framed buildings in England.

A tap test is an effective method of identifying and locating areas of de-bonded plaster work. This survey was carried out via an access platform and any areas of loose plaster deemed to be at risk were removed to ensure occupier safety. Once the survey was completed, a report was drawn up indicating any areas of defective plaster work along with our proposals to repair them. De-bonding of plaster refers to the separation of the plaster and the surface to which it was originally applied. If this isn’t addressed, further deterioration and structural issues can occur over time. Regular inspections are instrumental in identifying any issues with heritage plaster and carrying out these small repairs in a timely manner can mitigate the need for more extensive and potentially intrusive restoration work later.

King Edward House – Birmingham – Stone Repair/Replacement – Cleaning

Constructed in 1936, King Edward House is an imposing seven storey, Portland stone clad building designed in the Art Deco style located in the heart of Birmingham retail and leisure district. .

A super-heated steam clean was undertaken to remove dirt, contamination, and biological growth gently but effectively from the stone façade. Super-heated steam is an excellent way to clean historic masonry. Whilst the temperature is high, the pressure is very gentle, and the volume of water is low. The temperature and pressure are carefully controlled to ensure there is no damage or detrimental impact to the masonry.

Once cleaned, and following approval of the replacement stone by conservation officers, the new Portland stone was installed. This was carried out by our experienced team who have worked on various Portland stone clad buildings previously. The result is an invigorated building which looks as it would have done upon opening in 1936!

Minor Works and PPM

Key Benefits of Minor Works and PPM

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