OUR WORK HERE
Stone Edge was appointed by Leeds City Council to undertake urgent remedial works to Hunslet Chapel, a historic masonry structure within Hunslet Cemetary, following the identification of a health and safety risk asocciated with an unstable section of stone work.
The Council contacted us to provide a solution for the safe dismantling and reconstruction of a structurally unstable upper section of the chapel, with the affected area already cordoned off due to public safety concerns.
Following investigation, we designed and delivered a programme of specialist remedial works, including the careful dismantling of the finial, coping stones and associated masonry, temporary stabilisation measures, detailed structural investigation and like-for-like reconstruction using appropriate materials and traditional techniques. Additional defects identified during the works required further reactive repairs, including masonry repairs, roof slate replacement, timber roof truss repairs, leadwork installation and grouting works.
The project required careful management of health and safety risks, specialist access solutions and a repair-first approach to preserve the historic character of the asset while restoring its structural integrity and demonstrates our capability to respond quickly to urgent building fabric defects, undertake complex brickwork and masonry repairs, and deliver sensitive heritage restoration works within publicly accessible environments.
Our works included:
- Careful dismantling of the finial, coping stones and associated masonry
- Temporary stabilisation meansures
- Detailed structural investigation
- Like-for-like reconstruction using appropriate materials and traditional techniques
- Repair works, roof slate replacement, timber roof truss repairs
- Leadwork installation
- Grouting work
TESTIMONIAL:
“We have been consistently impressed by the high standard of workmanship delivered by Stone Edge. The team demonstrates a genuine passion for the conservation and preservation of heritage assets, always approaching repairs with sensitivity and respect for the original fabric of the building.”
Leeds City Council
Client:
Leed City Council
Location:
Hunslet
Value:
£50,000
Start:
Summer 2026
Completion:
Summer 2026
