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Victorian House Restorations

Victorian House Restorations

Victorian House Restorations In London

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Victorian House Restorations

London’s streets are lined with Victorian houses which were built in their millions during the industrial revolution. They are an essential part of the character of many of our neighbourhoods, and a range of legislation has been introduced by local authorities and Historic England to protect them.

If you want to look after your Victorian home, restoration works must be carried out by tradespeople familiar with conservation construction which cares for the historic fabric while ensuring that any additions are sympathetic to the original structure.

We offer the following restoration works for Victorian homes in London:

Why is it important to look after Victorian homes?

Victorian homes are characterised by clay bricks, lime mortar, slate roofs and single-pane timber sash windows. Decorative plasterwork, stucco and ironwork is also common both on the interior and exterior.

Large sections of London are designated as Conservation Areas, which usually put restrictions on the alteration of distinctive period features, especially on the street-facing side of the house. Then there are listed buildings, where any works on the house, inside or out, must be approved by Heritage Officers in addition to the local authority.

Even if your property isn’t protected, you should still preserve its Victorian features as much as possible. Their timeless aesthetic has proven to age better than any of the design trends that have come and gone over the years. And if you don’t appreciate the historic value of Victorian architecture, you should still care about its monetary value.

Authentic period details are one of the main selling points used by estate agents, and a well-maintained Victorian home with distinctive period characters and a high quality finish will always sell more than one that’s been subject to years of slapdash conversions and repairs.

What is Environ’s approach to Victorian restoration?

Once historic fabric has been lost, it can’t be brought back. Preservation and restoration of original features should always be prioritised over “improvements” and, if historic fabric is beyond saving, then it should be replaced with period-appropriate replicas with matching materials and design.

But the responsibility of looking after a Victorian property doesn’t mean it has to be stuck in the past.

We have a team of contractors and tradespeople who are skilled in both traditional and current building work, allowing us to update Victorian properties to have all the conveniences of a modern home while preserving their original unique charm and character.

For example, where permitted, walls can be removed to open up cramped, dark rooms into bright open plan spaces; precision-cut joinery call fill in awkward nooks and crannies to square off rooms and maximise space; new plumbing, wiring, AV systems and lighting provide cutting edge functionality without altering your home’s appearance.

Our property services team is led by director Terry Clark, a trained member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, an organisation dedicated to developing knowledge and research towards the conservation of period buildings.

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David did an outstanding job carrying out our survey. From the outset, he put us completely at ease regarding the issue being investigated, and every stage of the process was explained clearly, including what would happen next. His level of professionalism, knowledge, and expertise was exceptional. The area of concern was assessed and inspected thoroughly, along with other related areas, and his approach was highly methodical and extremely comprehensive. It was evident that no detail was overlooked. What particularly impressed us was the additional advice and recommendations he provided regarding the further assessment of certain areas. This went far beyond our expectations and gave us great confidence in both the findings and the way the issue would be managed moving forward. It is clear that David possesses exceptional expertise in his field, and this was reflected throughout the survey and in the quality of his work. His professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond were truly remarkable. I would also like to thank Faeeza, who was approachable, friendly, and extremely informative. She ensured that we understood all aspects of the appointment and explained everything clearly and professionally. Overall, I am genuinely impressed with the company and the high standard of service we received. Based on our experience, I would recommend the company without hesitation.
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Faeeza was very helpful in identifying the right surveyor for the job and managing the process.
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We had our roof and walls maintained and the whole thing was a nightmare. Not only are there still issues, they created further problems by leaving half completed work uncovered during a rain storm. The company refused to fix their mistakes and stopped answering emails. I really strongly recommend avoiding Environ. There are other companies far better to use.
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Jayne R
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Great initially, made arrangements with a tenant directly very efficiently. But ultimately, despite reassurances, we paid £504 inc VAT for a damp survey which told us we have damp. We expected to be told WHY we had damp as very aware we had it. The survey suggested we needed to purchase a different damp survey to know which kind, maybe a drains survey, and an extractor fan in the bathroom might help - all further services offered by Environ, at great additional expense. Not very transparent and not good value, in our opinion.
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Have I just discovered London’s best building company? The project was the rebuilding of part of a Victorian garden party wall. This is, when I met, via Checkatrade, Environ Restoration Services, based in Parsons Green. They specialise in high end work bringing damaged brick work of London’s historic housing stock back to life. Their approach to what was ultimately only a small project for them was exceptional throughout. (One builder responding to Checkatrade wanted to survey the site after sunset in the dark, when he would have seen nothing). Environ Restoration Services sent their surveyor Reese in daylight to cast an eye over the project to establish parameters of scope and pricing. A detailed report followed. We agreed a schedule. Enter their craftsmen Santiago and Kyron, masters in the art of brick building, and very nice people to work with on site. They carefully dismantled the wall brick by brick, and were not fazed by the unexpected, such as the cantankerous root growth of a tree. They prepped a lot of the old bricks for reuse, and a good number was replaced. The result is pretty much a sight of what the wall might have looked like around 1840 - in a new state but now blending pleasingly in with the old. A great result. And the neighbour on the other side loves it too. - In my opinion, what makes Environ Restoration Services succeed where others fail is not only authoritative workmanship, but also the management behind the scenes. When I spoke to the project managers over time, every single one, especially Mishkah, was ‘on top’ of the subject, enabling us to progress matters quickly and efficiently. They are pro-active, friendly, and supremely professional. This is why the answer to my question above is a resounding yes! The Environ Restoration Services team are, clearly, miles ahead of their competitors. – This project was, quite literally, a pleasure from the first email to the last brick. – PS: And we are hoping to have them back for another project soon.
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I found Environ Property Services to be extremely professional and attentive throughout. Communication was excellent at every stage, with clear and prompt correspondence that kept me fully informed. The restoration work, pointing and exterior painting have transformed the look of the house. Thanks Mishkah for always being on the end of the phone and managing the project. Reisse the surveyor and Mark site manager for putting up with me! The workmanship was of a very high standard, with great care and attention to detail. I was very impressed with the overall service and would have no hesitation in recommending Environ Property Services.
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Very positive experience with EWI Specialist. The team was professional and tidy throughout the work and we’re very pleased with the quality of the finished result. Communication was good and the project was handled professionally from start to finish. Would definitely recommend.

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