You can probably imagine, that a construction company dedicated to the historic environment will come across many unusual ‘finds’, ‘happenings’, and ‘events’.
For example, we recently found an ornately carved timber, re-set as a purlin within the void of an ancient church. On another occasion, we hacked through the hundreds of years of growth entangling an [...]
Nothing is more satisfying than taking on a project which involves all of the skills and trades available to you. One such project that we have on the go currently is over at Weston under Redcastle.
Video: One of our apprentices works amongst the old sandstone blocks and quoins
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This beautiful little C17th timber framed cottage is [...]
Our latest project over at Denbigh in Wales involved a full refurbishment of the Old Police Station, using conservation principles.
This beautiful classical building stood proud on the main road and is a key structure in the streetscape.
Grosvenor fully project managed the site from the roof down to the camomile lawn.
A full re-roof was needed which [...]
The church of Saint Mary, Bosley in Cheshire is a wonderful amalgamation of early C16th sandstone tower with an C18th brick nave.
Grosvenor are proud to be involved with the re-roofing of the stone tile roof to the nave including re-pointing with lime mortar. We are replacing the existing cast iron rainwater goods in new to [...]
