Repair of Ruinous Structures

Our experience in this field ranges from the repair and conservation of ruinous structures to the sensitive display of fragile artefacts. The specialist and often innovative skills and techniques required for conservation of this nature have been developed by Sally Strachey and her team since the early 1980s

This longevity of experience lends itself to the continual observation and monitoring of materials and techniques in use. Archaeological sites can often be hostile environments for buildings and artefacts, with moisture and salts playing their particular part in the decay process; public access to historic sites also brings its own set of unique challenges.

On behalf of Thomas Ford and Partners we are very pleased to say that it has been a delight working with you, all of your colleagues and the client team on this project. The quality of the completed work is exceptional. And the positive and encouraging spirit brought into the project by everyone has carried us along beautifully.

Barbara Singer, Thomas Ford Partnership - All Saints Church, Snodland

As we approach final few days of our project it gives me enormous pleasure to say that the work has been completed to a very high standard and that as a team it has been a joy to work together.

Cdr R Dean - St John's Church, Yeovil

As Churchwarden, I am therefore writing on behalf of the PCC to congratulate you and to thank you most sincerely for the time and effort you have put into this project. The work done on the Monuments has transformed the Church, the Vestry most of all, and given us a place of worship we can be really proud.

Colonel Andrew Duncan LVO OBE - Fifehead Church, Dorset

I am very impressed with the level of detail provided in the report, both the Word document with the very helpful photographs, and the Excel document which is little short of a masterpiece.

Mark Taylor - Beech Tyldesley

Everyone is delighted with the way you have restored the church and full of praise for your team. It is quite a resurrection and a work of which you can be proud. It is a bonus that we have all so enjoyed working with your team. Many grateful thanks.

All Saints Church - Lullington, Frome

The phasing of the works you undertook was always going to be difficult and I would like to thank you for working with us on finding solutions. Jake Motley and James Routledge were great ambassadors for your business and were a credit to your company. It was a pleasure to see craftsmen taking such pride in the quality of their work.

David Snell - Kier Construction

Your work on the restoration of the Perseus and Andromeda Fountain at Witley Court is exceptional and was recognised by the judging panel as outstanding.

Brian Marsh OBE - Marsh Christian Trust

Thank you for all the efficiency and excellent quality which you have applied to this highly successful project.

Ian Angus, Carden & Godfrey - All Saints Church, Nuneham Courtenay

I feel I must say a very special thank you to you and your team not only from myself, but also on behalf of the PCC, Fabric Committee and the congregation and people of Podimore. The result is far beyond anything we had expected and has resulted in lots of positive comments. The tower is now restored as a local landmark and the focus of the village as it would have been when it was originally built.

J.C.R. Webb - Yeovilton with Podimore Parochial Church Council

Case Studies

Snodhill Castle

Snodhill Castle is an 11th century motte and bailey castle on a steeply sloping, heavily wooded hill. The site was of great archaeological interest and environmentally sensitive as several protected species of flora and fauna were present.

Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in a very sensitive position close to the south coast of Dorset. SSHC Ltd has worked at Corfe Castle over several different phases between 2007 - 2019. This ancient structure presented a unique set of challenges in terms of health and safety risks, not least because the castle remained open to the public throughout the works, albeit with restricted access to some areas. The fact that restricted areas were kept minimum was a testament to the working relationship between the National Trust, the CDM coordinator and the Strachey team.

Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight

During 2016 SSHC undertook a contract of works at Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight which is in the care of English Heritage. The work addressed the vegetation growth, failed pointing and defective stonework to the castle walls.The focus was the west part of the Inner Bailey - to the east elevations of the Gatehouse and Armoury.