The Listed Property Show 2024 will be taking place at Olympia, London from 2nd to 3rd February. If you own or manage a listed or heritage property it’s a must-attend event. There you can meet a huge range of listed building suppliers and experts, all of whom will be happy to answer your questions and […]
Taking a Nature-Positive Approach to Traditional Buildings
We’re proud of our partnership with The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and share many of their ideals around the protection, preservation and enhancement of heritage buildings. SPAB was founded by William Morris in 1877, in response to the work of Victorian architects whose enthusiasm for misplaced restoration caused extensive damage to […]
Our Work on Queen Victoria’s Favourite Island
At Storm, we cover the entirety of the UK, including its offshore islands. Recently, we’ve been carrying out work on the Isle of Wight. This gem of an island located off the south coast of England, was highly fashionable during the Regency, Victorian and Edwardian era, not least because that was where Queen Victoria chose […]
Protecting Highland Railway Heritage
The Strathspey Railway that ran through the Cairngorms from Dufftown in Moray to Boat of Garten was one of the most picturesque in the UK. With its stunning Highland scenery, the area is popular with walkers, birdwatchers, mountain climbers and anyone who loves being surrounded by nature. The line was closed in 1965, but many […]
Watch our Royal Hospital Chelsea Video
The Royal Chelsea Hospital is one of the UK’s most iconic buildings. It’s home to those famous redcoats, the Chelsea Pensioners, each of whom is a deserved beneficiary of this purpose-built safe haven for elderly veterans. It was initiated by King Charles II in the 17th century and the 300 veterans who live there have […]
The Historic Old Mill
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The Royal Hospital Chelsea
Condensation – its causes and solutions
Our bespoke secondary glazing can stop a lot of issues around windows in historic properties – cutting out draughts and noise and making a space as comfortable as possible. It can also help to reduce condensation, but what it can’t do is stop condensation altogether. Condensation forms part of the environment of a period property; […]
There’s no place like home!
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. […]