During this work it became clear that the main stack on to which a large section of the roof and second floor structure relied for support was unstable which necessitated its complete reconstruction from ground floor level.  Several other stacks were realigned and rebuilt above the roof lines all in specified brickwork to match the original details.

The roof was recovered in hand made clay plain tiles with matching ridge, All leadwork was renewed and the whole roof structure insulated to a high standard to improve energy conservation.

The existing fabric of the building was repaired and refurbished both internally and externally in line with English Heritage guidelines, retaining existing features and using traditional materials – lime mortars and render, plasters and timber lath base, Matching sections of joinery to doors, windows, shutters etc. Reusing salvaged materials as appropriate.

Electrical services, heating and hot and cold water, plumbing and wastes were renewed to modern energy efficient standards throughout – pipe and cable routes being carefully planned to cause minimum impact on the historic fabric of the building.

Bespoke joinery was installed to the kitchen, dining room, boot room and several bedrooms/dressing rooms all in a style in keeping with the character of the manor house.

Decorations throughout the house were carried out in traditional paints, to complete the building project to a similar high standard.