Overcoming heritage event’s Covid cancellation
We love attending the Listed Property Owner’s Club annual trade show! It’s one of the highlights of our yearly calendar, so we (along with all the other trade exhibitors and property owner attendees) were heartbroken to hear it would be cancelled this year. Like every other event, it has of course been put on hold […]
A divine church transformation
A landmark church building in Kent designed by the architect of St. Pancras Station has been saved from decades of decay thanks to a restoration project that has seen it transformed into stunning apartments. The Storm team was delighted to be invited to work on the project which has breathed new life into All Saints […]
New apprentice is great fit for Storm!
We’re already feeling positive about what 2021 will bring and have grown our team in readiness for the work ahead. Eighteen-year-old George joined us at the end of last year and has been working alongside Oliver as a Surveyor/Fitter Apprentice. He’s doing a fantastic job already and we’re thrilled to have him on board. About […]
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go…”
It’s not every day you get to tread the same path as the likes of children’s author and illustrator Dr. Seuss, novelist John le Carre and the current UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak. If you’re wondering what these three could possibly have in common, they were all notable alumni of the Lincoln College of Oxford University. […]
Five ways to make a period home warm and cosy
If you’re lucky enough to own a gorgeous period property, you’ll know there is often a compromise to be made when it comes to character homes, particularly with heating and maintenance. Those big rooms with original features might make for stunning spaces to live in, but they don’t always offer the home comforts that are […]
Saving Surrey’s Semaphore Tower – the last in Britain!
Would you know what a semaphore tower was? We have to admit, until we were asked to work on one, we didn’t know either! One of our recent projects, however, involved the renovation of Britain’s last remaining Semaphore Tower based in Chatley Heath, Surrey. The uniquely shaped grade II listed building, dating back to the […]
How historic buildings are helping combat climate change
There are many reasons to love Britain’s beautiful historic buildings. They should command our respect for embodying our history and for being remarkable feats of architecture. But there is now another reason for us to embrace the buildings of bygone eras. Did you know they can help tackle the climate crisis? A recent report by […]
Storm on film
It seems we’ve been talking about creating a professional company video for a long time, but we’re thrilled to say it’s now complete! Way back at the beginning of 2020 we were planning an installation of secondary glazing at the charming period home of Mr. B, which was prone to being draughty and cold in […]
WIN a Fortnum & Mason ‘Thank You’ Hamper
Are you a former customer of Storm? If we’ve previously fitted windows at your home or a property you manage, we’d love to hear your feedback on how you found our service. This is so important to us, because we want to know what we’re doing well and where we can improve to ensure our […]
