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.
Restoration of the historic wrought iron canopy at the Palace Theatre in London
Dorothea had the privilege of carrying out the repair of the wrought iron spandrel brackets at the Palace Theatre in London. The canopy of Shaftesbury Avenue was damage by a bus that crashed into it in the summer of 2024.
The jewel of Scotland is Preston Mill
Preston mill is one of the few original watermill remaining and part f the National trust for Scotland portfolio.
Preparing your water mill for the winter
Autumn is always a time to reset, and our team replaced two traditional sluice gates in the Cotswold ready for the rainy seaon.
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