Architectural metalwork restoration and bespoke ironwork specialists. The restoration of wrought and cast iron structures
Dorothea Restorations offers the breadth and depth of architectural metalwork for wrought iron and cast iron restoration. Our engineering skills deliver a new lease of life to historically important buildings and structures which have traditional ironwork at their heart.
From bandstands and piers to pissotieres and plant houses, Dorothea provides a complete architectural metalwork service from the very first condition surveys, conservation reports, repair specifications or project costings.
We project manage the restoration of bespoke ironwork. Some projects require work principally in situ, while others require disassembled off-site work and then reassembly. Work typically includes various combinations of repair, strengthening, cleaning, finishing and the replacement of missing elements – and in all areas we offer an unrivalled track record.
Our complete service in this area includes:
- Knowledge of the historic aspects of high calibre architectural metalwork – the history, constructional detail and materials
- Understanding the mechanisms of deterioration: wear, corrosion, settlement and damage
- A clearly defined conservation policy covering all work, modern plant, equipment and premises
Whenever traditional cast iron or genuine (puddled) wrought iron lies at the heart of a structure, Dorothea Restorations is the contractor of choice for repair or restoration work.
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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