PAYE Stonework & Restoration Ltd were employed by Carillion to undertake the external façade refurbishment of No 16.

What made this contract unique was the on site carving of ornate stonework which has been built into the new South Elevation.

The original façade was a mixture of render and glazed bricks which was demolished to make way for the new Portland stone masonry.

The façade had to match the North Elevation, so a detailed survey first took place of the enriched stonework producing drawings which were then used by the carvers to replicate the original embellishment.

This created a lot of interest from all involved with the contract, as it allowed first hand experience of one of the oldest trade skills which still plays a significant part in today's modern world building industry.

The elevations were also cleaned using fine nebulous sprays of water and repaired with natural stone indents and lime mortars.