Knowing how to make lime mortar for pointing is handy if you live in an older property. In fact, it’s essential for the sympathetic restoration of masonry in most properties dated before 1910. Mixing and applying traditional forms of mortar is something of an art...
We recently worked at Wat Buddharam, a Buddhist temple, in Headingley, Leeds. Over the period of a few months we carried out various restoration works. Quite a little haven to work in . It was really tranquil tucked away from the hustle and bustle. A beautiful...
There are lots of wonderful historic buildings in Leeds, but here are a few of the favourites that we have worked on… Leeds Townhall Built between 1853 and 1858 and opened by Queen Victoria this iconic building is at the heart of the City of Leeds and has a rich...
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we were proud to be featured in the March edition of the Yorkshire Living Magazine… Read it below or download the article...
BRC Leeds Ltd carried out chemical cleaning on this period property, near Wakefield. Below you can see a before shot to show the transformation. The beauty of chemical cleaning is that some colour variation still remains on the surface of the stone, maintaining its...
After centuries of use and love, historic buildings usually require a little more care and attention than new ones, some you may be wondering whether preserving them is really worthwhile. Here at Building Restoration and Cleaning (Leeds) Ltd we are passionate about...
