For the Conservation of

our Heritage

Lecale Heritage Management is a collective of craft artisans, from stonemasons to textile designers, with a shared passion for heritage and its preservation.
We believe that history and heritage should be protected, so we make every effort to consult and thoroughly research each project or piece of work we undertake, in order to use sympathetic materials and apply the appropriate methods.
From charities to public organisations and private individuals, we work with like-minded people, owners and custodians of heritage buildings and collections. We collaborate with conservation officers, architects, and property owners to ensure every job is completed in line with historical and planning guidelines.

Services we offer

Metalworks

We repair clean and create metalworks from wraught iron to galvanised steel using ‘like for like’ materials and traditional skills. Our highly skilled and experienced heritage blacksmith can forge and repair historic ironwork as well create public sculptures and other modern fabrications. We also manage the logistics of moving, storing and relocating of metal structures.
Stonemasonary

We repair damaged stone, cleaning, and replacing elements using traditional techniques to match original designs.This includes stone carving and engraving. As well as lime pointing and mortar repairs. We also complete banker and fixing work including stone dressing, stone/tile paving repairs, stone/slate roofing repairs and installing bespoke new stonework into heritage buildings.
Carpentry

We carry out conservation workshop joinery and specialist repairs to joinery on windows, doors, mouldings and panelling as well as fabricating new bespoke joinery. We also carry out onsite original timber repairs, including roofs, staircases and historic gates, installing bespoke joinery and servicing and repairing historic windows and doors.
Condition surveys

We carry out condition reports for masonry woodwork and metalwork. This includes an assessment of condition & stability, material analysis, documentation & recording, historical context research, risk assessments & management and recommendations. We also have a licensed drone operator to provide drone surveys.
Painting and decorating

We provide a specialist approach to restoring and protecting traditional properties using appropriate materials, methods, and finishes.
We work with; traditional lime-based paints and breathable finishes, historic colour palettes and accurate colour matching as well as hand-restoration of decorative features, woodwork, and period plaster.
Curation and interior design

We provide a tailored heritage design and curation service, from art exhibitions in historic spaces to styling private homes, to providing advice and research on historic homes and buildings, our skilled and experienced heritage curators will work with you to achieve the best for your project.
Lime plastering and moulding

We repair, restore, and replicate traditional plaster finishes for historic and listed buildings. We use lime plaster, non-hydraulic or hydraulic lime depending on building age, exposure, and structural condition. We also provide cornice and ceiling rose repair and restoration. All plaster restoration work follows established conservation techniques and traditional methods.
Roofing and leadwork

We carry out roof repairs including fixing leaks replacing broken slates or tiles, using historical sensitive materials and techniques. We provide chimney repairs which include rebuilding unstable stone chimney heads and fitting lead chimney flashings. We also install lead flashings and gutters along with valleys, downpipes and full lead roofs for structures like bay windows or church porches. We also restore guttering systems and replace damaged sections of cast iron.