Portfolio
Over the years, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd have completed numerous projects.
We have undertaken many Cob Restorations, Historic Building Restorations and Damp Repairs throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Please view our Portfolio Gallery below to have a look at the Building Restoration Services we have accomplished in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly…
Lime Plaster Repair Falmouth
We, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd, were engaged to undertake internal Lime plaster repairs to this Grade II Listed Cob and Stone-built house in Cornwall.
We removed the existing non-breathable plaster applications to expose the substrate and introduced a Natural Lime/sand 3-coat plaster application.
If you have a Lime Plastering in Cornwall project you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Listed Building Restoration Cornwall
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd were engaged as Principle Contractors to undertake the 1st Phase of historic building restoration works to this 17th Century Grade II Listed dwelling in Cornwall.
The main objective of Phase 1 of this project was to make this historic building in Cornwall structurally safe, and ultimately habitable again.
To ensure that all areas of the building were accessible and protected from the elements whilst restoration works were carried out, full wrap around scaffolding was erected along with a temporary roof.
One of the reasons a temporary roof was included with the scaffolding was due to the failed roofing structure. To access the roof structure the existing roofing slates were removed. This had to be done very carefully as the slate had to be stored for re-instatement at a later date to satisfy one of the Listed Building Consent Conditions.
The different elements of our historic building restoration work in Cornwall included:
Cob Repairs and Cob Rebuilds:
To stabilise the existing walls and wall heads, cob repairs and cob rebuilds were undertaken.
Structural Repairs:
Following a Structural Survey, undertaken by a Qualified Structural Engineer, it was highlighted that some areas of the historic building needed some Structural Repairs. We achieved these repairs by introducing Helifix Helical Bars to the affected areas.
New Roof Structure:
Due to failings the roof structure was completely removed, and a new structure was designed and implemented.
Chimney Repairs and Chimney Rebuilds:
Some of the existing Chimneys were repairable and this was achieved by repairing/replacing inadequate stone with locally sourced stone and using an appropriate Lime mortar.
Other chimneys had deteriorated to the extent that they had to be rebuilt. This was achieved using brick and an appropriate Lime mortar.
Once the chimneys were in good working order again the reclaimed pots were sourced and re-introduced. For one of the chimneys we constructed a hand-made interlocking square Slate Chimney Pot and Slate Capping.
Lime Pointing:
The existing pointing applications to the external stonework was carefully removed and 3 sample panels were introduced to meet one of the conditions Listed Building Consent. Once Cornwall Council decided and approved the Lime mortar sample panels to be used on this historic building in Cornwall, we repointed all of the exposed stonework.
Lime Rendering:
We carefully removed the existing render applications to the external high-level Cob and, following the aforementioned Cob Repairs and Cob Rebuilds, we introduced a 3-coat render application using an appropriate Natural Lime/sand mortar.
Rainwater Goods:
Due to failings of the existing rainwater goods, we removed them and replaced with new.
Roofing:
Following the implementation of the new roof structure, the roof was re-instated using the existing Slate.
During this project a Bat Survey was undertaken, and one of the specifications received by Cornwall Environmental Consultants Ltd was to create a bat dormer using slate and lead former.
This project has taken a lot of hard work and determination, but it is one that we are extremely proud of and this Historic Grade II Listed Building in Cornwall is now structurally safe, is able to breathe again and is habitable.
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Historic Gate Pier Restoration Cornwall
We, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd, were engaged to move/widen these Listed Gate Piers at a Grade II Listed Vicarage in Cornwall.
Our works began with the careful removal of the Granite Plinths, Balls and associated stonework. We then removed one of the existing Piers and wall and rebuilt them at a specified distance to widen the driveway.
This was followed with the re-introduction of the Granite Plinths and Balls, and the introduction of a 2/3-coat Ashlar finish Lime render to the newly formed stonework.
If you have an Historic Gate Pier/Wall Restoration in Cornwall project or a Lime Rendering in Cornwall project you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Lime Plastering Duloe
This terraced cottage in Cornwall was suffering from internal damp.
We, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd, were engaged to bring breathability back into one of the internal rooms.
Following the removal of the existing non-breathable applications, we introduced a 3-coat Lime plaster application.
Please Contact Us if you have a Lime Plastering in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss.
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Cob Cottage Repairs, Mawnan Smith
This charming cob cottage in Cornwall was in need of some existing Lime applications repairs and re- decoration.
We, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd, were engaged to undertake repairs to the existing Lime render and Lime bag-rub applications.
Following the appropriate drying time for our Lime Works, we then introduced a 4-stage Beeck Mineral Paint System.
If you have a Lime Render in Cornwall, a Lime Bag-rub in Cornwall or a Breathable Mineral Paint System in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us..
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Lath and Plaster Gorran
We, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd, were engaged to repair a sagging ceiling at this Grade II Listed house in Cornwall
Upon inspection, we found that the ceiling was sagging due to the failure of the existing Lath and Plaster.
We removed the failed area of Lath and Plaster and introduced a 3-coat Lime plaster application. Following the appropriate drying time, we then introduced a White 3-coat paint system.
If you have a Lath and Plaster in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Lime Pointing Minions
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd were engaged to undertake Lime Pointing works at this old granite-built Miners cottage in Minions, Liskeard.
After removing the existing cement/lime-based mortars, we used an appropriate Natural Lime/sand application to repoint all the exposed stonework.
(These safe working platforms were not provided by or owned by LCBR Ltd)
If you have a Lime Pointing in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Lime Pointing and Structural Repairs Charlestown
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd were engaged in the restoration project at this Grade II* Listed former Methodist Chapel in the Historic Port of Charlestown in Cornwall.
Our restoration works commenced with removing the existing cement-based pointing applications, followed by the introduction of a Natural Lime/sand mortar pointing application to the external stonework.
The next stage of the restoration project was to undertake some Structural Repairs to stabilise some of the walls. The final stage of these works was to create 4 new window openings, including the introduction of new lintels and new slate sills.
If you have a Lime Pointing in Cornwall or a Structural Repairs in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Lime Pointing and Land Drainage Blisland
This granite-built Grade II* listed building dates approximately to the 16th century (possibly earlier) and is located within the Blisland Conservation Area in Cornwall.
A full renovation of the building was undertaken in the 1970’s, but some of the materials used then were unsuitable for a building of this age.
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd were engaged to bring breathability back into this wonderful listed building in Cornwall. This project was divided into 2 phases. Phase 1 saw us removing the existing external cementitious applications to 3 elevations and repointing the exposed jointings using an appropriate Natural Lime/sand mortar.
An external Land Drainage System was then introduced to the 3 elevations to further maintain the breathability of the building. This consisted of excavating a land drainage trench and backfilling it with appropriately sized clean stone.
In Phase 2 of this project we will be undertaking internal Lime plastering applications, internal slate flooring and window and door restorations. More details on Phase 2 will be added to our Portfolio page when the works are complete.
If you have a Lime Pointing in Cornwall or a Land Drainage in Cornwall project you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Porthpean Cob Cottage
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd were engaged to undertake sympathetic restoration works to this picturesque 17th Century Grade II Listed Cob Cottage in Cornwall.
Before our restoration works could commence, we were requested (by Cornwall Council) to provide Lime pointing sample panels to enable the conditions to be met for Listed Building Consent approval.
This project first saw us removing the existing claddings with non-power tools, so as not to disturb the historic fabric of the building and remove the existing paint applications to the faces of the stonework.
This was followed by the introduction of Lime render applications to the high-level cob and Lime pointing applications to the low-level stonework.
Should you have a Lime rendering in Cornwall or a Lime Pointing in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Charlestown Cob Cottage
We, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd, were engaged to undertake restoration works on this beautiful Grade II Listed Georgian terraced cottage that overlooks the picturesque Port of Charlestown in Cornwall.
Our restoration works are not quite complete on this delightful cob cottage in Cornwall, but our works to date include:
Lime Pointing and Lime Rendering in Charlestown
Following the removal of the existing cementitious render, we introduced a Lime render application to the high-level cob and a Lime pointing application to the low-level stonework.
Boundary and Garden Stone Wall Repairs in Charlestown
After removing the cementitious render application on the Boundary Wall, we then introduced a Lime pointing application to the wall and formed a new roof head.
Following the removal of earth and sections of the bowing Garden Stone Wall, we re-enforced the wall and re-built it using existing stone and a Natural Lime/sand mortar. This was completed with the introduction of a Lime Pointing application.
We have also undertaken brick cleaning, installation of a French Drain and installation of reclaimed Cast Iron Goods.
Our Works at this property are still ongoing, and more details will be added to our Portfolio page when the works are complete.
If you have a Lime Pointing in Cornwall, Lime Rendering in Cornwall or Stone Wall Repair in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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