Our architecture is a link to our past and our heritage. It stands strong as a reminder of the hard work and endeavour of people who have been dead for generations but whose contribution to a city or town’s legacy yet lives on. Architecture lies at the interstice between science and art, between fashion and function. When we marvel at old buildings we not only get to enjoy beautiful craftsmanship, we are given a history lesson and an insight into the building and masonry practices of old. Because these structures are such an important and iconic part of our cultural heritage they deserve to be conserved.
However, over the years and centuries the wear of time and the elements can take a toll on even the most expertly crafted of buildings. That’s why conservation is such an important discipline. When a grand old building is starting to look less grand and more old, you need the expertise of an experienced architectural conservation expert in Birmingham.
You need Russcott Stonemasons!
The difference between conservation and restoration
At Russcott Stonemasons we are expert in both the conservation and restoration of the buildings that provide us with a link to the region’s past. You may be unsure of whether your project is technically a conservation or a restoration project. Just to simplify matters;
Conservation is the discipline of preserving our buildings for the future.
Restoration is the returning of buildings or objects to their original state using non-original materials.
Nonetheless, restoration is a form of conservation which is why there exists some confusion between the two. Whatever the needs of your project, however...
We know stone, and we know the region!
We are skilled and experienced in working with stone and helping to maintain stone structures and edifices for future generations. Decades of experience working with stone using time honoured techniques have enabled us to conserve some of the most beloved buildings in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
Conserving the beauty of Birmingham
We are honoured to have been chosen to help to conserve and restore some of the most important and iconic buildings in Birmingham and all over the West Midlands. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished in of our recent conservation and restoration projects such as;
Baskerville House, Birmingham (made famous by the Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles).
Warwick Castle South Face, Phases 4a,4b,4c,4d, Warwickshire
St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury
Charlecote Park, Warwickshire
Attingham Park, Shropshire
Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire
Dinmore Manor, Herefordshire
Town Hall, Birmingham
Why not treat the family to a day out at one of these popular attractions and see our work for yourself?
Quality conservation, and so much more!
As passionate as we are when it comes to architectural conservation, it remains just one of many areas in which we are skilled and experienced. We hope that you will consider us your one-stop shop for all your stonework needs including;
New builds
Stone cleaning
Marble and Granite work
Fireplaces
Dry cast stonework
Lettering / monumental masonry
Why choose Russcott?
We don’t believe that any other masonry and restoration company in the area can match our passion, our skill or our dedication to quality. With extensive first-hand knowledge gleaned from working with some of the most iconic structures in and around Birmingham, we are the only choice for your conservation project.
There’s no job too big or too small.
If you’d like to get to know us better, click here to contact us today. We can’t wait to discuss your project with you!
