Historic structures consultancy and advisory services
Dorothea Restorations provides a comprehensive range of services for any client working with conservation restoration, heritage engineering or architectural metalwork.
Historic Structures Conservation, Restoration and Repair
Dorothea Restorations has been at the forefront of architectural metalwork conservation, restoration and repair for more than 30 years. With extensive experience and a highly dedicated team, Dorothea Restorations works to the highest of standards using traditional materials and conservation-restoration techniques. To find out more about our ethical repair and restoration procedures see our conservation policy.
Our reputation for engineering services and a broad spectrum of expertise has seen Dorothea Restorations work for prestigious clients across the UK including The National Trust and English Heritage. Examples of these and other projects can be found in our Case Studies.
New Build and Replication
We also specialise in new-build projects with high demands, whether to create complex new metalwork structures or to reinstate missing features in sensitive locations.
Consultancy and Project Management
We provide clients across the UK and overseas with consultancy and project management expertise based on decades of working in architectural metalwork and engineering heritage.
Help and Advice
From cast-iron rainwater goods to casement window maintenance, we’ve put together a series of guides, for both homeowners and professionals, to help broaden your understanding of metalwork care and aid in formulating best-practice maintenance plans.
Metal Restoration Resources
Dorothea Restorations are passionate about the preservation of historic architectural metalwork. As recognised specialists in this field, we’ve put together some helpful resources explaining the background of a variety of metals used in architecture, since antiquity.
The Boat House, Cliveden, National Trust
Dorothea carried out the conservation of the 160 year old iron roller shutter.
Restoration of 17th century strong box
It not very often you get the opportunity to restore an object with so much history and stories to tell. The strong box forms part of the C. Hoare & Co history and the transfer of gold and coins across oceans and dirt roads.
Bishop Montague's Tomb, Bath Abbey
Dorothea Restorations had the privilege of working with Peter Meehan ACR on the restoration of the historic railings around the Montague Tomb. The conservation of these railings form a part of the significance the Abbey has played in Bath's long heritage and the history of the Abbey.
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