Stonehealth Ltd, established in the 1980s by Brian Crowe, is a UK-based company specializing in products and consultancy for sensitive stonework restoration and conservation. Their mission is to ethically supply reliable systems and products for the conservation and restoration of buildings, assisting and supporting specifiers and specialists in preparing specifications, conducting tests and trials, and maintaining a list of responsible contractors trained in the proper use of their systems and products.
The company offers a range of innovative stone cleaning systems, including the DOFF and TORC systems. The DOFF system utilizes superheated water to gently remove flexible paints, graffiti, algae, moss, and other contaminants without causing harm to the substrate. The TORC system employs a gentle swirling vortex to effectively remove carbon sulphation, brittle paints, limescale, and more. These systems have been used on numerous notable buildings in the UK and overseas, contributing to the preservation of architectural heritage.
In addition to their cleaning systems, Stonehealth provides a variety of stone cleaning and repair products, including 'safe to use' chemicals and poultices. They also offer consultancy services, supporting architects, surveyors, conservation officers, and other specifiers with trials, testing, feasibility studies, and CPD (Continuing Professional Development). Their expertise is regularly sought for stone restoration, masonry cleaning, and conservation projects across the UK and internationally.
To ensure the proper use of their systems and products, Stonehealth maintains a list of approved contractors, known as the "Stonehealth Rosette." These contractors have received training from Stonehealth and use genuine, well-maintained systems, ensuring that work is carried out responsibly and to a high standard. This commitment to training and quality assurance underscores Stonehealth's dedication to preserving built heritage through ethical and effective restoration practices.
Stonehealth's impact extends globally, with their systems and products utilized in countries such as Australia, Canada, the US, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and throughout the Middle East. Their dedication to innovation, quality, and ethical practices has established them as leaders in the field of stonework restoration and conservation, contributing significantly to the preservation of historic structures worldwide.
