Stone and Brick Conservation and Repairs

St Mary’s, otherwise known as the “Hidden Gem”, is one of Manchester’s best-loved churches. However, by the time we were called in, the 210-year-old building was beginning to fall into serious disrepair.

Our task was to restore the front façade and tower to their original glory – a job that, as well as repairing the ancient stone doorway, included stripping layer upon layer of paintwork from the central archway. We were also responsible for managing all the other trades on site, and for ensuring the church could remain open for daily mass, plus a busy schedule of other well-attended events and activities, throughout the entire restoration.

“They were recommended to me and they lived up to their billing. 

They have a very well organised office, and their site organisation is equally good.  They also demonstrated excellent experience of stone cleaning and repointing – particularly important when you’re dealing with a building of the stature of St Mary’s.”

Christopher Langstone
Christopher Langstone Architecture