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 […]
Through the Looking Glass: A Future for Historic Windows
Our team has built up considerable expertise and a practical understanding of historic windows. While often being highly attractive and characterful, they do present a range of unique challenges for property owners. We’re always happy to share this knowledge and learn from other practitioners and experts in the heritage property field. This September we’ll be […]
A new start for Faith House
Faith House in Tufton Street, Westminster is an attractive grade II listed building with a fascinating history. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, Faith House was built as the Church Institute for St John’s between 1905-07. It was subsequently taken over by the Society of the Faith, an Anglo-Catholic organisation that still […]
Come and meet the team at The Listed Property Show 2023
This year’s Listed Property Show is being held at Olympia, London on 3-4th February. It’s always an event we look forward to and a great opportunity to meet listed property owners, as well as other heritage building professionals. It’s a fantastic gathering, where people who are passionate about the UK’s incredible built heritage get together […]
Our ongoing work with the National Trust
The National Trust is the UK’s premier conservation organisation and has a membership of over 5 million people. As well as managing vast tracts of countryside, the Trust has a large portfolio of historic properties from the grand to the humble. Many of these are open to the public, and others are available as holiday […]
A UK leader in curved-in-plan units
2022 has seen a real rise in the popularity of Curved-In-Plan Units. These are a specialist window design that requires careful design and planning. Because of the degree of specialism involved, Storm Windows is one of the few companies in the UK that provide this particular product. Not only do we create slimline units with […]
York Railway Station Ticket Office
Talking about interesting projects, here’s one of ours. York Railway Station is a grade II listed building and one of the most iconic and important buildings on the UK rail network. Half-way between London and Edinburgh, York is the cornerstone of the network in northern England. We were delighted to be commissioned to provide secondary […]