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New Feature Wall | Residential Dwelling| Kirkby La Thorpe

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:40:24 GMT

New Media/Feature Wall, Residential Dwelling – Kirkby La Thorpe

New Media/Feature Wall.

Carre Heritage was originally commissioned to carry out specialist joinery works for a new client and upon completion and with the client very impressed with the standard of works carried out, Carre Heritage was commissioned to carry out further work to design and construct a new media/feature wall.

The property is a modern barn conversion which has a mix of brick and stone walls. The client’s dining room has an exposed stone wall which was maintained and followed through in the design within the faux fireplace. Ancaster stone was the material of choice which was cut into slips to give the effect of a stone fireplace.

The TV was inset within the new feature wall and backlit with coloured perimeter LED lighting which was also carried through to the fireplace opening.

To complete the design, limestone tiles were laid flush with the existing flooring to alleviate the trip hazard for their young children.

Historic Shop Front Restorations | Former Town Hall | Gainsborough

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:48:16 GMT

Historic Shop Front Restorations, Former Town Hall – Gainsborough

Beautifully Restored Historic Shop Fronts.

Former Town Hall, Gainsborough

Current Occupiers: Yorkshire Building Society | The Meatery Butchers | Barnes Jewellers | Alfie's Deli

The former town hall is located in the Historic Market Place in Gainsborough. The building is located within the Town Centre Conservation Area which shows its significance within the town. The building was formerly the Town Hall for Gainsborough and is located on the historic site of the Moot Hall.

Yorkshire Building Society

Beautifully Restored Historic Shop Front

This was the trickiest of the 4 Shopfront replacements, with the Tenants being a Bank/Building Society security was by far the most important factor. This meant that the work had to take place out of normal working hours. Fortunately this particular branch does not open on a Saturday so we were fortunate enough to have a full weekend to install the new shopfront. Like Alfie’s this was a single entrance door but we were a little limited as to the position of it due to the internal floor levels and finishes. We also had the extra job of re-fitting a fire retardant letter box which required an exact opening to be cut out of one of the glazing panels this meant a millimetre perfect template was made and sent to the glazers for this to be manufactured.

YBS also had strict regulations for locking systems and opening systems, we worked with their nominated contractors in order to complete this seamlessly.

To add to this we also had 3 new windows to manufacture and fit for YBS to the Flag Alley elevation. These were deisnged and manufactured to blend in with the new shopfronts. The detailing was carefully made to make sure that the flow followed on from the Market place elevation. Again this work had to be carried out when the branch was closed, another weekend of intense but ultimately rewarding work! Finally the YBS corporate branding was incorporated onto the front fascia with a mix of vinyl logo and hand painted lettering.

Butchers

Beautifully Restored Historic Shop Front

Along with the Shopfront replacement we also had the difficult in altering the inlet and exhaust ducting for the refrigeration and oven’s for this Shop. Again we were fortunate in working closely with the business owners in them closing the shop for a few days in order for the work to be carried out.

The Meatery had a pair of double doors within the Shopfront which mirrors that of Barnes Jewellers giving the Market Place Elevation of the Old Town Hall a nice symmetry.

To finish the top of the shopfronts a Flat Lead flashing was installed to protect the top of the Fascia Panel, this finish really completed the final look of the fronts mixing the traditional look with a modern feel. The Signwriting for each of the shopfronts was hand painted to meet the branding of each individual business while incorporating the Conservation Officers desire for them to look in keeping with the building.

Barnes Jewellers

Beautifully Restored Historic Shop Front

Much like that of Alfie’s the existing shopfront was aluminium construction, the difference to the new shopfront is that the entrance doors were a pair of double doors. This meant that the the sizes of the glazed panels were different, the overall width of the entire shopfront was also different to that of Alfie’s this meant that all components had to be numbered in order for them to be easily matched on site and fitted in the correct position. The glazers were given the opening sizes for the glass so that it could be cut to size and ready for immediate installation when the shopfront was installed.

The floor levels for Barnes Jewellers were a little out of level which meant quite a lot of adjusting to bring the new shopfront level allowing the double doors to align and run flush with the frame.

To keep the individuality of each shopfront they were decorated in different colours to each other, using Little Greene and their Intelligent Gloss range Barnes Jewellers shopfront colour was decided to be Silt as a really nice contrast to the Three Farm Green of Alfie’s

Alfie's Deli

Beautifully Restored Historic Shop Front

Alfie’s had only just moved into 2 Market Place when we commenced the project so they were finding their feet all while major works were going on around them. This shopfront was also the 1st to be replaced, fortunately we were able to work with Baz the owner of Alfies to agree a date where they would close for a few days in order for the shopfront to be replaced. We were able to install a dust and debris screen between the shop counter and where the works were being carried out in order to keep the

The existing shopfront was of aluminium construction with large glazed panels. These presented some thinking during the removal as the glazed panels were so large and heavy but nothing plenty of hands on deck and glass lifters couldn’t sort.

Dave our Workshop lead had the intuitiveness to manufacture the shopfront in “Kit Form” this meant that the shopfront could be broken down, manufactured individually dry fitted in the workshop to check all dimensions then broken back down and transported to site. This gave us 2 main advantages which were: firstly that the shopfront was easily transportable and stored but also meant that from a security point of view the old shopfront could be removed and the new installed to a position where the premises was completely secure overnight.

Onsite the shopfront components could be fixed together, the stallriser, window frames, door frame, daisy grille, soffit and fascia, pilasters and top all fixed in position. Another time saving job was to pre cut all of the glazing beads so that when the glazers came to install the 10.8mm toughened glass panels into the shopfront the beads could be fixed in position straight away, again this enabled the security and weather tightness of the shopfront overnight.

Dave also pre-hung the door in it’s new frame in the workshop so all ironmongery was pre-drilled which meant that the door was easily fitted on site.

The decorators also Aluminium primed, undercoated and applied a 1st top coat to all aspects of the shopfront in the workshop so once fitted and in position there was only the need to touch up any marks during the installation with a final top coat once the installation had been completed.

Our Largest Scaffold To Date!

Full Perimeter Scaffold

A full perimeter scaffold was required from ground level up to the height of the Cupolas which was the largest scaffold that Carre Heritage has ever undertaken!

The flag alley elevation was where three new bespoke feature Sapele hardwood windows were constructed and fitted, matching in with highlighting the sympathetic yet slightly modern feel to the new shopfronts.

The new canopy consisted of the main structural steelwork, architectural cast aluminium frieze, castings to the base and top of the columns, patent glazing with solar film and powder coated aluminium guttering.

The existing paving was replaced with a new modern, hardwearing paving to the footprint of the new canopy adding to the contemporary yet traditional feel of the new market place elevation.

Read the press release on the West Lindsey District Council website.

Beautiful Glazed Canopy

Beautifully Restored Historic Shop Fronts

As part of the overall project a large portion of it was the creation of a glazed canopy to the Market Place Elevation of the Old Town Hall which would create a covered area in front of the new shopfronts.

The removal of the existing canopy in itself caused issues due to a large amount of steel beams being connected to a large internal steel beam within the Old Town Hall. Due to the fact the Market Place is a bustling and busy public space the need to protect the public and cordon off the work area’s while maintaining access to the businesses was challenging. It was decided that certain parts of this removal were carried out after working hours so the area was quieter and the shops unaffected by the removal work

When it came to the installation of the new design, 9 separate padstones had to be excavated to a depth of approximately 1200mm, each area had to be CAT scanned beforehand due to the presence of underground Telecoms, Gas and Electric services. The building inspector was then called in order to sign off the ground conditions for concreting.

Once the concrete had been poured and cured it was time to install the 9 columns these came pre finished to a RAL colour chosen by the project management team, this meant that a lot of care had to be taken with the fitting in order not to damage the finish.

With the columns bolted in position the eaves beams were bolted together and to the top of the columns with raking steels bolted back to the building to make sure the structure was secure. This was carried out in meticulous detail to the Structural Engineer design.

The next stage was to fit the Architectural Metalwork onto the Canopy steelwork. This was cast aluminium frieze at eaves level and at flashing level as well as column castings at low and high level which transformed the industrial looking steelwork into a stunning architectural structure.

The final stages of the canopy installation was the fitting of Bespoke Architectural Glazing. Carre Heritage spoke with numerous companies and decided upon The Standard Patent Glazing Company, working with their surveyors on the final site measure it was found that from end to end (over 30 metres) the steel eaves beams were parallel to the building and within 7mm out of a 15mm tolerance allowance!

The glazing panels were 6mm toughened glass that had a solar film applied, the glazing bars were powder coated to match the colour of the metal work of the canopy.

Finally the powder coated aluminium ogee guttering and rainwater pipes were fitted ensuring the canopy was fully weatherproof and directing all rainfall into the existing surface water system.

Marshall Tegular Paving

Beautifully Restored Historic Shop Fronts

As part of the Market Place refurbishment the replacement paving works within the footprint of the new canopy needed to be carried out in conjunction with the shopfront replacements and canopy fitting.

Again as with all works to the public area we had to be very careful with public safety, access and ensuring the businesses were affected as little as possible. We came up with the plan of phasing the paving in between the shops. So we would pave the area’s in between the shop doors leaving a corridor from the market place to each shop entrance, then out of working hours we could pave the doorway area’s ensuring there was no obstructions to the public.

The new paving was Marshalls Tegular paviours which had to be laid to the correct falls and cross falls from the edge of the Old Town Hall up to the existing paving so that it was blended perfectly ensuring no trip hazards or steps. Due to the fact the paving area was County Council property it meant that only qualified contractors could install the new covering fortunately Carre Heritage have the necessary qualified operatives who are NRSW (New Roads and Street Works) accredited card holders.

The perimeter of the new paving was lined with a granite slab that framed the entire area.

We think the finished work blends in well with the new shopfronts and canopy.

18 Northgate, Sleaford | Duncan & Toplis | Heritage Grant Funding

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:18:00 GMT

18 Northgate, Sleaford – Duncan & Toplis

A Grade II listed building. Works included repairs to two pillars, entrance steps and the quoining (decorative masonry blocks found at the corner of a wall). There was also a hand-painted fascia board and signage.

5 Southgate, Sleaford | Salvatore Barbers | Heritage Grant Funding

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:17:56 GMT

5 Southgate, Sleaford – Salvatore Barbers

A Grade II listed building. Works included re-pointing of the brickwork and replacement of the upper floor windows, plus repairs to its traditional shopfront.

3 Southgate, Sleaford | Moore & Scrupps | Heritage Grant Funding

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:17:52 GMT

3 Southgate, Sleaford – Moore & Scrupps

Works included a redecorated shopfront to create a more traditional shop façade. Traditional hand-painted signage and repairs to the roof and first and second floor windows.

19A Market Place, Sleaford | Italian Connection | Heritage Grant Funding

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:17:50 GMT

19A Market Place, Sleaford – Italian Connection

Works included a new shopfront to better connect with the historic buildings either side. The brickwork above was painted and there is a new hand-painted sign for the business. A plaque has also been added to help commemorate the Old Corn Exchange building.

19 Market Place, Sleaford | Gurkha 19 | Heritage Grant Funding

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:17:47 GMT

19 Market Place, Sleaford – Gurkha 19

Works included a new shopfront to better connect with the historic buildings either side. The brickwork above was painted and there is a new hand-painted sign for the business. A plaque has also been added to help commemorate the Old Corn Exchange building.

10 Market Place | Sleaford | The Sugar Mill | Heritage Grant Funding

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:17:42 GMT

10 Market Place, Sleaford – The Former Old Post House

A Grade II listed building. Works included repainting of the exterior and repairs including the guttering, followed by a mural commemorating its history as the Old Post House.

Gladstone's Yard Mosaic Installations

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:12:23 GMT

Installation of Mosaic Art Panels

Carre Heritage were thrilled to be involved in the Installation of new Mosaic Art Panels to Gladstone’s Yard in Sleaford working on behalf of Sleaford Town Council and MosArt. They were installed in time for the River Light Festival of Sleaford.

South Ormsby Hall Restoration

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:12:23 GMT

Restoration to South Ormsby Hall

The east facing frontage of South Ormsby Hall dates to the 1750’s and was designed in the Palladian style by influential 18th century Architect James Paine.

In 2021 rot was found in the beam ends to the ceiling structure, Carre Heritage were heavily involved in the complex series of repairs which included jacking up the structure, re-attaching beams, adding stainless steel t-section supports, re-securing and carefully repairing the ornate plaster work.

CARRE Heritage, Part of the D HATCHER & SONS Group of Companies

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:12:23 GMT

Our New Corporate Branding

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new CARRE Heritage branding as part of the D HATCHER & SONS Group of Companies. Along with our new corporate branding comes our new website which we hope you'll enjoy browsing and we look forward to assisting you with your heritage and conservation requirements both now and in the future.