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Window Replacement Scheme
SUKR have been involved in a number of window replacement schemes for various companies. This particular example comes from a project we have been working on in Nottingham. Various properties in the area have been getting new windows and doors installed, as a result, lintels and cills have required repair and support. This is an […]
Remembrance Day Clean Up!
Granville Park Memorial in Aughton was in need of a clean up before the Remembrance Day services this Novemeber. Specialist UK Restorations arranged to undertake these works free of charge for Aughton Parish Council. Aughton is local to both of the company directors at Specialist UK, so they felt this was a good opportunity to […]
Stockport Concrete Repairs to Cills and Heads
Specialist UK Restorations are currently on site in Stockport, working for Stockport Homes. Concrete repairs to cills and heads on various properties in the area are being carried out. @SikaLimited 610 and 615 are the chosen repair materials. The defective concrete is cut back and then replaced to match the existing line and level
Sacrificial Anodes and Concrete Repair
SUKR have recently completed works in Sunderland for St Andrews Church. An interior concrete ceiling was in need of repair. @FosrocUk were chosen as the preferred supplier of materials and the Renderoc HB system was applied. Before commencing concrete repairs, C-Probe, C-Puck sacrificial anodes were installed to protect embedded reinforcement from any further corrosion.
Case Studies
Britannia Mill, University of Derby
Britannia Mill is a Grade II listed building at the University of Derby. SUKR worked on the restoration of the large facades. The mill has now been transformed into one of the universities most prominent buildings. SUKR were instructed by J Tomlinson to carry out the 1300 /m2 facade restoration works which included, brick cleaning, […]
Grade I Listed Building – Manchester College
Manchester College had on its campus a Grade I Listed building which consisted of a disused Victorian swimming pool. The college wanted to develop the building while retaining the listed structure and many of its features.
Balcony Repairs & Refurbishment, Stockport
Specialist UK Restorations were appointed Principal Contractor on a balcony repair and refurbishment scheme on behalf of Stockport Homes ltd. Stockport Homes is a limited company that exists to manage the housing stock owned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Stockport Homes undertook structural investigations at seven low-medium rise flats which highlighted numerous defects in respect […]
Chester Railway Station
Chester Railway Station is a busy Grade II* listed building at the centre of historic Chester. The station is under going a £10m restoration & refurbishment programme. SUKR was instructed to carry out the stone restoration of the window and door heads situated on the main platforms. This involved careful restoration and cleaning of the […]
