Architectural metalwork restoration and engineering services
Dorothea Restorations is the architectural, high calibre metalwork replication and restoration specialist of choice for architects, engineers, main contractors and other building professionals.
Whether restoring and repairing heritage ironwork or bronze metalwork for existing structures or new-build projects, Dorothea provides the complete range of architectural metalwork and engineering services required to ensure a successful project.
Dorothea Restoration’s architectural metalwork will be found where the very highest standards of craftsmanship are expected from architectural features to complete structures.
Areas of expertise
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Gates and railings
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Architectural Metal Works
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Windows
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Verandas
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Canopies
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Roof lights and domes
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Balustrades
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Parapets
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Staircases
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Balconies
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Cast iron airbricks
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Iron bridges
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Conservatories and glasshouses
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Memorials and plaques
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Bandstands
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Sculptures and fountains
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Historic metal objects and miscellany
Please see our case studies for further examples of our architectural metalwork restoration projects and areas of expertise.
Bespoke metalwork specialists with engineering services that extend across the entire range of traditional metalworking materials including:
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Wrought iron (puddled iron)
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Cast iron
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Grey cast iron
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Steel
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Copper
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Bronze and brass (copper alloys)
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Tin, zinc and lead work
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Gilded/Decorative finishes
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Associated carpentry, joinery and glazing.
Consultancy and project management
Our consultancy work is designed to help the client and professional team ensure their project runs smoothly from start to finish. Consultancy services include Condition Surveys, Feasibility Studies, Conservation Reports, Repair Specifications, Project Costing and Project Management.
Contractor works
As contractors for engineering services, we work on an unrivalled range, scale and type of project. Whether as subcontractors or main contractors, we routinely deliver comprehensive architectural metalwork services, from the repair of individual historic metal objects to the restoration or building of entirely new structures.
Navigate above to find out more about the range of architectural metalwork Dorothea Restorations undertakes.
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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