Apex Restoration Limited is a specialist building conservation and restoration contractor based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The company undertakes the repair, conservation and maintenance of historic and architecturally significant buildings, with particular expertise in traditional stonemasonry, architectural stone restoration, lime mortar repointing, masonry cleaning and the repair of historic building fabric.
Working with conservation architects, building surveyors, heritage organisations, property owners and commercial clients, Apex Restoration delivers specialist conservation projects throughout the United Kingdom. Its work encompasses ecclesiastical buildings, historic civic structures, listed commercial properties, traditional masonry buildings and historic private residences.
The company's approach combines traditional craft skills and appropriate building materials with contemporary project management and specialist investigation techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding existing materials, identifying the causes of deterioration and developing repair methods that respect the architectural character and significance of historic buildings.
Apex Restoration undertakes the conservation, repair and restoration of historic masonry constructed from sandstone, limestone, brick, terracotta and other traditional building materials.
Its services include the careful repair of deteriorated stonework, replacement of damaged architectural elements, reinstatement of missing features and conservation of historic facades. Wherever appropriate, the company seeks to retain original materials and undertake localised repairs rather than unnecessarily replacing historic fabric.
Restoration works may involve the removal of defective previous repairs, consolidation of deteriorated masonry, installation of stone indents and the use of compatible repair mortars to reproduce original profiles, textures and finishes.
For listed buildings and structures of architectural significance, particular attention is given to matching replacement materials and ensuring that interventions are compatible with the original construction. This approach is especially important where historic stonework has been affected by weathering, inappropriate cement repairs, structural movement or environmental pollution.
Traditional stonemasonry forms a central part of Apex Restoration's specialist capabilities. The company employs experienced stonemasons and restoration craftspeople who undertake the production, repair and installation of architectural stone elements.
Its work ranges from straightforward ashlar masonry to the reproduction of decorative architectural features, including carved ornament, tracery, finials, mouldings, capitals, sculptural details and lettering.
Where original stonework cannot reasonably be retained, suitable replacement stone is sourced with consideration for geological characteristics, colour, texture, durability and compatibility with the surrounding building fabric.
The company provides a complete service encompassing stone selection, procurement, cutting, carving, transportation, fixing and final finishing. This enables the reinstatement of architectural details while respecting the proportions, appearance and craftsmanship of the original construction.
Apex Restoration undertakes extensive programmes of traditional lime mortar repointing and masonry repair on historic buildings.
The company works with a range of lime-based materials, including natural hydraulic lime, hydrated lime and hot-mixed lime mortars, selecting suitable formulations according to the characteristics and requirements of individual buildings.
Traditional lime mortars play an important role in the performance of historic masonry. Their relative flexibility and permeability allow moisture movement through masonry joints and can reduce the risk of damage associated with excessively hard or impermeable modern mortars.
Repointing projects involve assessing the condition of existing joints, determining appropriate mortar compositions and removing defective material using methods selected to minimise damage to adjacent masonry.
The company also undertakes specialist surface repairs using carefully matched restoration mortars to reconstruct deteriorated stone, brick and terracotta features. These repairs are intended to preserve serviceable original material while restoring architectural definition and protecting vulnerable surfaces.
Apex Restoration provides specialist cleaning and surface treatment services for historic masonry, including sandstone, limestone, brickwork and terracotta.
Available techniques include controlled superheated steam cleaning, dry and wet abrasive cleaning, chemical cleaning and the application of specialist poultices for the removal of surface deposits, staining and inappropriate coatings.
The company uses specialist equipment, including Thermatech superheated steam cleaning systems, to undertake selected conservation cleaning operations.
Cleaning methods are determined through assessment of the masonry substrate, the nature of accumulated deposits and the sensitivity of historic surfaces. Preliminary trials and sample testing help establish suitable cleaning specifications before larger programmes of work are undertaken.
Specialist treatments may address atmospheric pollution deposits, biological growth, carbon staining, graffiti, paint coatings and efflorescence. The objective is to remove damaging or inappropriate deposits while avoiding unnecessary loss of original surface material and historic patina.
Apex Restoration provides specialist masonry condition surveys and investigations to support the planning and implementation of conservation projects.
Survey services include ground-level inspections, detailed masonry assessments from elevated access, intrusive investigations, material sample testing, cleaning trials and thermographic surveys.
The resulting reports identify defects and areas of deterioration, recommend appropriate conservation interventions and provide guidance on repair specifications and indicative costs.
These services assist property owners, conservation architects, building surveyors and heritage organisations in understanding the condition of historic structures and developing prioritised programmes of repair. Where appropriate, the company also liaises with local authority conservation officers concerning proposed works to listed buildings and properties within conservation areas.
Alongside specialist conservation services, Apex Restoration undertakes structural masonry repairs and associated building works required to stabilise and maintain historic structures.
Its capabilities include masonry crack stitching, structural pinning, reinforcement of deteriorated stonework, brick replacement, repairs to arches and load-bearing walls, chimney repairs and rebuilding, and the conservation of unstable masonry features.
These operations may involve the careful installation of stainless-steel reinforcement systems, localised rebuilding or the replacement of deteriorated structural components.
Such interventions are undertaken as part of wider conservation programmes where structural stability, material compatibility and retention of significant historic fabric must be considered together.
Apex Restoration's published portfolio includes conservation projects involving nationally significant ecclesiastical buildings, historic civic architecture and listed commercial properties.
Salford Cathedral, the Grade II* listed Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, was constructed between 1844 and 1848 to designs by the Gothic Revival architect Matthew Ellison Hadfield.
Apex Restoration undertook an extensive programme of internal and external masonry conservation involving traditional lime mortar repointing, specialist stone cleaning, architectural stone replacement, surface repairs and structural stabilisation.
The works included the replacement of carved limestone and sandstone elements, restoration of architectural ornament, installation of stone indents and the careful removal of historic paint coatings from delicate limestone surfaces.
The project demonstrates the specialist craftsmanship required to conserve complex Gothic Revival architecture, where intricate carved stonework and historically significant finishes require carefully selected repair methods.
The Old Town Hall in Whitby is a Grade II* listed civic building dating from 1788. Designed by Jonathan Pickernell, the building is distinguished by its elevated classical structure and prominent architectural stone columns.
Apex Restoration undertook specialist masonry repairs involving detailed condition surveys, lime mortar repointing, stone cleaning, carved stone replacement, restoration of architectural columns and structural masonry repairs.
The programme also included the installation of replacement sandstone entrance steps, repairs to deteriorated concrete elements and the use of traditional burnt sand and linseed oil mastics associated with the building's historic joinery.
The former Jubilee Hotel and Chambers is a Grade II listed building on The Headrow in Leeds, constructed in 1904 and characterised by its decorative brick and terracotta facade.
Apex Restoration undertook specialist terracotta repairs following damage associated with structural settlement and previous building works. The conservation programme involved reconstructing deteriorated decorative surfaces using carefully matched repair materials and finishes designed to respect the appearance of the original architectural fabric.
At 1 Swinegate, a historic Victorian commercial building in Leeds, Apex Restoration undertook specialist repairs to sandstone architectural features, engineering brickwork and terracotta elements.
Works included lime-based surface repairs, structural bed stitching, superheated steam cleaning, traditional mastic replacement and associated facade conservation. The project illustrates the company's capacity to integrate traditional materials with carefully targeted structural repairs.
The company's published portfolio also includes work at Hartford Manor in Cheshire and the Co-operative Education Centre in Ipswich, involving traditional masonry repairs, repointing, structural stabilisation and associated conservation works.
Apex Restoration works with architects, chartered building surveyors, conservation consultants, commercial property owners, heritage organisations and custodians of listed buildings.
Its combination of traditional masonry craftsmanship, technical investigation and project delivery capabilities enables the company to contribute to both individual repair commissions and larger conservation programmes.
The company's conservation-led approach places particular importance on understanding the original construction, selecting compatible materials and retaining historic fabric wherever practicable.
For those responsible for the maintenance and conservation of historic buildings, Apex Restoration provides specialist expertise in architectural masonry conservation, traditional stonemasonry, structural repairs and the sympathetic restoration of historic building surfaces.
| Services & Expertise | |
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| Principal Areas of Work: | Historic Building Conservation, Listed Building Restoration, Architectural Stone Conservation, Traditional Stonemasonry, Stone Masonry Repairs, Stone Replacement and Indenting, Lime Mortar Repointing, Historic Brickwork Restoration, Terracotta Conservation, Specialist Masonry Cleaning, Architectural Surface Repairs, Stone Carving and Replacement, Historic Facade Restoration, Structural Masonry Repairs, Conservation Surveys and Reports, Ecclesiastical Building Conservation, Historic Building Maintenance |
| Capabilities and Specialisms: | Traditional Stone Carving, Ashlar Stone Replacement, Architectural Stone Fixing, Sandstone Conservation, Limestone Restoration, Terracotta Repairs, Lime Mortar Pointing, Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortars, Hot Lime Mortars, Masonry Surface Repairs, Stone Indenting, Masonry Crack Stitching, Structural Pinning, Stainless Steel Reinforcement, Thermatech Steam Cleaning, Specialist Paint Removal, Graffiti Removal, Masonry Cleaning Trials, Stone Condition Surveys, Intrusive Masonry Investigations, Thermographic Surveys, Conservation Repair Specifications, Masonry Stabilisation, Chimney Repairs, Historic Facade Conservation |
| Accreditations, Certifications & Memberships : | CHAS Accreditation, Constructionline Gold, Chartered Institute of Building (Individual Professional Membership) |
| Accreditation & Membership Details: | Apex Restoration Limited is listed in the National Churches Trust Specialist Skills Directory, which identifies the company as CHAS accredited and holding Constructionline Gold accreditation. Lee Rigg, identified as a company contact in the National Churches Trust directory, uses the professional designation MCIOB, indicating individual membership of the Chartered Institute of Building. |
| Geographical Areas Covered: | West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, North Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Cumbria, County Durham, Merseyside, West Midlands, Greater London, England, Wales, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom |
| Contact & Online Presence | |
| Mobile: | +44 (0) 7842 307669 |
| Contact(s): | Lee Rigg |
| Email: | admin@apexrestoration.co.uk |
| Business Details & Insurance. | |
| Company Trading Name: | Apex Restoration Limited |
| Company Number: | 16219276 |
