OUR WORK HERE
Stone Edge was honoured to complete the extensive façade cleaning and restoration of Leeds Town Hall, enhancing both its historic integrity and public accessibility.
Using superheated steam, we meticulously cleaned the exterior, ensuring that the original stonework was revived while respecting the building’s historic character. This project involved a wide array of restoration efforts, including lime pointing, Victorian wall tile repairs, and careful restoration of the internal York stone flagged flooring.
Additionally, we expanded accessibility by cutting new openings into the façade and exterior walls, which included widening doorways to improve disabled access for the public.
Our works included:
- Facade cleaning using superheated steam to gently restore and protect the stone
- Precision lime pointing to reinforce the historic stonework
- Restoration and re-pointing of the York stone flagged flooring within the interior
- Victorian wall tile repairs, preserving the building’s period character
- Stone indents and new stonework to replace damaged masonry sections
- York stone paving laid throughout key internal areas to enhance both durability and aesthetic
- Pavement Lights: 4 carefully restored and 4 cast in cast Iron with patterns produced from the original and allowing for shrinkage.
- Glass blocks were made to match existing or sourced from reclaim
- All carefully installed into position in ground using a block and tackle suspended from a gantry.
Client:
Kier Group
Location:
Leeds City Centre
Value:
£1.2m
Start:
Summer 2024
Completion:
Ongoing
