We have travelled the length and breadth of the UK in our work helping to restore some stunning historic properties. We’ve been as far as Edinburgh, the Peak District, the Lake District and London to carry out surveys this year alone. Recently, however, we were in the unusual situation of working on two jobs right […]
How to make your home more energy-efficient
None of us will have escaped the news that the cost of living is on the rise. Reports suggest we are facing the biggest income squeeze in around 50 years. The Resolution Foundation has estimated that income for a typical household will fall by around £1,000 this year, the biggest drop since the mid 1970s. […]
A shared passion for protecting the past
Our passion is old buildings – helping to restore and protect them, ensuring they can continue to be used and enjoyed for generations to come. Our bespoke secondary glazing means buildings that were once draughty, cold and noisy can remain fit for purpose, providing those inside with a warm, quiet, comfortable space. And the beauty […]
Tackling noise pollution in period homes
Is your home too noisy? We don’t mean from family activities that punctuate our daily lives – but a hustle and bustle going on outside. Have you noticed this or are you like so many of us, immune to the extra sounds that crash into our daily routines? We can become accustomed to the noise […]
Meet our new apprentice!
George joined us at the end of last year and has been working alongside Oliver and Warwick as a Surveyor/Fitter Apprentice. We sat down with him for a Q&A, here’s what he had to say! What is your role? I see jobs through from start to finish really. I meet with clients to discuss with […]
3 Devonshire Place London
Another London city-centre Grade II listed building we worked on was 3 Devonshire Place. In the heart of Marylebone, the building was more than 200 years old and had been sympathetically restored. The flats are now worth around £1.2m each. Its period features had been retained, but our expertise was called on when it came […]
Great Cumberland Place
There are some streets in London that could have come straight from Mary Poppins, they scream grandeur, sophisticatation and are the heigh of luxury city living. This year we’ve been privileged to be involved in work on a couple of developments. The first was in Great Cumberland Place, a row of beautiful multi-storey homes in […]
Bishop Hannington Church in Hove
This is an incredible landmark building with a fascinating story behind it. It was built in the late 1930s as a memorial to James Hannington, who was killed as a Christian missionary in Uganda, and is now Grade II listed. Although it’s a relatively modern building, its position means it can be affected by strong […]
Why should we look after our historic windows?
The last few decades have led to our historic windows being seen as something of a liability rather than the asset they truly are! As efforts are increasing to make our old buildings more energy efficient, replacement windows have become an even greater threat. Our ultimate mission is to protect them, but why are we […]
A new addition to the Storm family
With the UK opening back up everyone has been super busy getting back to a little thing called life, and so has the Storm team. Welcome Isaac! Our Director Mitchell and his Wife, who is also a member of our Office Team, Jo, have welcomed a baby boy Isaac Joseph Martin. He was born on […]