The Barbican Centre is the largest multi-arts centre in Europe, and forms part of the Grade 2 listed Barbican Estate, reflecting its special architectural and historic interest. After a successful tender through the
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Completed in December 2020, Bakers managed a four month project carrying out restoration to St Nicholas Church in Harwich, Essex. The existing cement render to the parapet walls was cracking and blown in
To erect the scaffolding pockets were created to take the Haki-beams and corresponding loads upon them. Creating pockets helped to avoid destroying the vestry below to transfer the scaffold load to the ground.
Bakers of Danbury were initially tasked with phase one of works which began May 2019 and involved six weeks stripping all fire damaged material and making the structure safe after it had suffered
Restoration works have recently been carried out by Bakers of Danbury Ltd, to the remaining stonework belonging to what is said to be the oldest Christian Church in England. The remains of the
One of the largest parish churches in Essex, the building dates mainly from the fifteenth century. The west main entrance was re-ordered to incorporate new storage units in bespoke manufactured in English Oak
The £1.1 million project which started in February 2019 involved a twelve month programme to restore, refurbish and build a new build basement level extension to Newington Green Meeting House in north London.
Bakers of Danbury carried out underpinning of the South Aisle to St Peter and St Paul’s Church, during which 20m long foundation piles were carefully positioned, so not to disturb any archaeology below
Project Summary: Conservation and restoration of National Trust Rainham Hall. Conservation and restoration works were carried out to three floors of Rainham Hall and its Coach House. Works included the redevelopment of the
Bakers of Danbury recently carried out conservation and alteration works to St Swithun’s Church in Great Chishill, which involved extensive conservation of the church tower including repointing and replacement of external flint, refurbishment
The replacement stone was produced by our sister company Collins & Curtis Masonry. Clipsham Stone was used in place of Clunch for an all weathering stone which will stand up the elements better
St Catherine’s Church, East Tilbury is an important survival from the 12th century. The site is associated with the first church established by St Cedd. Works involved an extension and redecoration to St
The church department have spent the summer of 2017 removing the existing lead and boarding to the Victorian Song School roof structure which over the years had been sagging due to its poor
Intensive site management and close liaison with Cathedral staff & Local Authorities to ensure the works are undertaken safely and minimise inconvenience to the Client’s daily events within the Cathedral. Having worked on
Works included stripping tiles and battens and re-roofing using bat-friendly felt, batten and tiling with hand-made Tudor tiles. Carrying out timber repairs and strengthening to the roof structure. Installing secondary roof structure in
Full bird cage scaffold erected to use when cleaning gilding and when decorating of the ceiling upper walls. External access provision for glazing contractor to replace the existing leaking lead lights in the
Having been hidden from view and closed to the public for over 650 years, The Charterhouse London underwent an extensive remodelling and conservation programme. Bakers of Danbury were appointed Principal Contractors. "Revealing the
Formerly the church of St Mary-at-the-Quay but now called Quay Place, was until its recent regeneration a redundant medieval Church. The Grade II listed church which was believed to have been built around
The castle ruins are exposed to the weather and are deteriorating as a result. Due to falling rubble, it was unsafe for members of public to enter the castle walls. Going back as
In 2016 Bakers of Danbury returned to St Paul’s Cathedral, London – this time to refurbish part of the Crypt. Throughout the works, Bakers worked closely with the Cathedral works team to ensure
The iconic Grade 1 Listed church is the tallest of Sir Christopher Wren’s churches at 67m high with its distinctive and famous tiered spire being the inspiration of the wedding cake. Standing for
Conservation to the ruins of All Saints’ Church which is located within the grounds of Colchester Zoo, Essex. Conservation works included brickwork, rubble walling & stone masonry. Value = £125,000 Location = Stanway,
Conservation of rubble, flint walling & stone masonry to historic Norman walls. Value = £160,000 Location = Colchester, Essex Summary = Conservation of rubble, flint walling & stone masonry to historic Norman walls.
Works carried out in two phases. Phase one being works to the tower which included the restoration of the intricate stucco belfry window surrounds, cornices and enrichments on a soft brick substrate. Works
Working on a Grade II listed building within the city of London provided its own distinct set of challenges. The location of the works carried out were adjacent to the very busy Paternoster
Use reclaimed Suffolk white bricks to form a low plinth detail to match the church. Formed a new internal stone archway and door through to church, provision of accessible WC and kitchenette and
Working on an important heritage site open to general public. The site dates back to the 1100’s when it was given to the Knights Templar and is home to three Grade I listed
The river was originally diverted using large drainage pipes and later dammed to control water levels. This allowed access for scaffolding to be erected and works to be carried out particularly below the
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