Business Details
42 Years
experience
Heritage Building Restoration Experts in Woolpit
Established in 1984, Suffolk Brick & Stone has built a reputation as a specialist in external building restoration. Our expertise lies in brick and stone cleaning, repointing, and refurbishment, utilising advanced systems such as JOS TORC and DOFF to address carbon pollution, paint removal, and biological matter. With a focus on heritage conservation, we have completed projects on historic structures including cathedrals, colleges, and listed buildings, employing environmentally friendly techniques that prioritise substrate integrity.Our team holds CITB registration and Stonehealth approval, demonstrating our commitment to industry standards. By combining traditional lime mortar methods with modern technology, we deliver solutions that preserve architectural authenticity while meeting contemporary sustainability requirements. Our portfolio spans domestic properties to landmark projects like The Old Addenbrooke's Hospital, where our work revealed original stonework hidden beneath decades of grime.
Services
Brick Cleaning
Stone Repairs
DOFF Steam Cleaning
JOS TORC System
Paint Removal
Repointing
Graffiti Removal
Concrete Blasting
Heritage Restoration
Lime Mortar Repair
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of experience in heritage building restoration
- Our team uses JOS TORC and DOFF systems for precise cleaning
- Specialists in traditional lime mortar repointing techniques
- CITB registered with Stonehealth approved status
- Completed landmark projects including Old Addenbrooke's Hospital
Associations and certifications
- Stonehealth
- CITB
What people say
Excellent heritage work
Eco-friendly techniques
Precise cleaning results
Services
Brick Cleaning
Using DOFF steam and JOS TORC systems, we remove carbon deposits, biological growth, and pollutants from brick surfaces. Our methods preserve substrate integrity while restoring original appearances. Ideal for both modern and historic buildings requiring non-invasive cleaning solutions.
Stone Repointing
Specialist repointing using traditional hydraulic lime mortar prevents moisture damage in historic structures. We match existing mortar profiles to maintain architectural authenticity while improving breathability and structural longevity through proper material selection.
Paint Removal
Chemical softeners combined with steam cleaning safely strip modern paints from masonry. Our poultice systems remove multiple layers from intricate surfaces without releasing harmful particles, allowing breathable paint reapplication where needed.
Heritage Restoration
We restore listed buildings using conservation-approved techniques. This includes gentle cleaning systems for ornate stonework, traditional lime-based repairs, and matching original materials to preserve historical integrity while addressing modern preservation challenges.
Graffiti Removal
Our low-pressure calcium carbonate blasting effectively removes graffiti without damaging underlying surfaces. The TORC system's vortex action cleans brick, stone, and wood substrates while preserving texture and preventing future adhesion of pollutants.
Questions
What services does Suffolk Brick and Stone Cleaning offer?
We specialise in brick and stone cleaning, repointing, paint removal, graffiti removal, and heritage restoration using DOFF and JOS TORC systems.
Are your cleaning methods environmentally friendly?
Yes, our techniques use low water consumption and non-abrasive materials, preventing substrate damage and environmental contamination.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with heritage structures, employing lime mortar and gentle cleaning systems approved by conservation bodies.
How do you handle paint removal from masonry?
We use chemical softeners combined with DOFF steam or JOS TORC blasting to safely remove paint layers without damaging underlying surfaces.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are CITB registered and Stonehealth approved, demonstrating our compliance with industry standards for building restoration.
Can you repair damaged stonework?
Yes, we offer stone repairs including replacement of eroded sections and cleaning of ornate architectural features using precision techniques.
