Restoring a Traditional Fireplace
Axminster Design & Build completed the careful restoration of a traditional fireplace at a heritage property in Musbury, East Devon.
The work was carried out by Alan our lime, Heritage Supervisor, with the focus on restoring the fireplace while retaining the character and traditional appearance appropriate to the property.
Careful Restoration of an Original Feature
Fireplaces can form an important part of the architectural character of an older property. Where original features survive, careful restoration provides an opportunity to preserve them rather than replacing them with modern alternatives.
For this project, the existing fireplace was carefully restored, with consideration given to its original construction, appearance and relationship with the surrounding property.
The objective was to bring the fireplace back to life while maintaining the qualities that made it an important feature of the building.
Traditional Skills and Heritage Experience
Restoring historic features requires a different approach from carrying out work on a modern property.
Existing materials and traditional construction methods need to be understood before work begins, allowing repairs and restoration to be undertaken sympathetically and without unnecessarily removing original character.
The project was overseen by our Heritage Supervisor, helping ensure the work reflected the considered approach required when dealing with an older property and its architectural features.
Preserving the Character of Historic Properties
The completed fireplace restoration demonstrates how individual architectural features can make an important contribution to the character of a heritage property.
Our approach is to respect and retain historic features wherever appropriate, using traditional skills and carefully considered restoration techniques.
Fireplace restoration forms part of the specialist work we undertake through our heritage and listed building services across East Devon, Dorset and the surrounding South West.
Heritage Restoration in Musbury and East Devon
Axminster Design & Build undertakes restoration, repair and sympathetic building work for historic and traditional properties throughout Musbury, East Devon and the surrounding areas.
From individual architectural features such as fireplaces to complete property restoration projects, our team combines experienced project management with specialist heritage knowledge and traditional craftsmanship.