WDBY has been working on historic buildings for over 30 years, as the East Riding has such a diverse building stock, we are known for our knowledge in the conservation and repair of historic buildings. We are able to make specific architectural elements that are needed for your historic building repair.
Masonry Conservation and Repair (Bricks to Sandstone)
We are able to source old brick stock to best match the needs of your work as well as get architectural stone made up to your specific needs.
Common jobs include: Movement- Subsidence cracking -Masonry Repair : Replacement - Pointing: Raking out mortar joints and reinstating new mortar- Masonry replacement - Alterations to existing brickwork - Correcting substandard work
Condition surveys and schedules of work
Production, sourcing and instatement of new masonry
Structural consolidation and repair works
Lime / cement mortar conservation and reinstatement
Lead Work
We do a lot of varied lead work from the simple to the complex, we also have an alternative to lead if this is needed for your project.
Common jobs include: Lead valley Repair or Replacement - Lead Flashing - Creating new detail for roofs - Instatement of Bay window roofs - Correcting substandard work
Condition surveys and schedules of work
Structural consolidation and repair works
Fabrication and instatement of new lead work
Lime / cement repairs and reinstatement
Slate Roofs / Terracotta Roofs
Common jobs include: Maintenance: Identifying and Repairing Leaks - Storm Damage Repairs - Reinstating Slates and Tiles - Roof Structure Consolidation: roof trusses, felt, battens, tiles and bird guards - Correcting substandard work
Condition surveys and schedules of work
Structural consolidation and repair works
Traditional Ridges and Hips
We can repair and reinstate your traditional ridges and hips
Common jobs include: Maintenance - Replacing missing or broken Ridge or hip tile - Storm Damage - Correcting substandard work
Wood Guttering
Common jobs include: Restoring or replacing the guttering for the entire house- Repairing leaks which are damaging your house - Correcting the angle of the cast iron guttering due to age settlement
We can reinstate new wood guttering or where ever feasible repair and restore the existing guttering.
Condition surveys and schedules of work
Structural consolidation and repair/restoration works
Fabrication and instatement of new or restored wood guttering
Priming and undercoating of guttering before installation to fully protect the wood
Once installed Glossed with premium outdoor paint and line internal gutter with specialist paint to extend life of wood
Cast Iron Guttering and Downpipes
Restoring or replacing the guttering for the entire house- Repairing leaks which are damaging your house - Correcting the angle of the cast iron guttering due to age settlement
We can reinstate new cast iron guttering or where ever feasible repair and restore the existing guttering
Condition surveys and schedules of work
Structural consolidation and repair/restoration works
Priming and undercoating of guttering before installation to fully protect the cast iron
Instatement of new or restored cast iron guttering and downpipes
Once installed Glossed with premium outdoor metal paint and line internal gutter with specialist paint to extend life of the cast iron