About Period Property Solutions
PPS Building Conservation Limited is a company with a reputation for excellence in the heritage sector. Our experience working with major conservation organisations as well as private clients enables the company to meet the varied and complex demands of working with historic buildings and offer a multi disciplinary service to clients large and small.
As principle, or specialist sub contractors PPS bring together management and craft skills offering a wide range of services from structural surveying to simple repairs. Our craftsmen are formally trained and highly experienced, this has given us an enviable reputation for attention to detail and the ability to overcome difficult conservation and repair problems.
Our philosophy to provide quality tailored solutions extends to all types of structures from ancient monuments and castles to humble barns and cottages.
Based in North East Wales we work throughout the UK and beyond and welcome enquiries for conservation and restoration work involving historic and listed property.
PPS Latest News
Spring/ summer 2010
Various refurbishment projects for National Trust, NE Wales
Masonry work at Pilots House, Penmon Point lighthouse
Restoration of C19th property, private clients, Staffordshire
Repair of War Memorial, Tywyn, NHS Wales
Various masonry, joinery, decoration of C19th, private clients, North Shropshire.
January 2010
Current projects include
C16th Grade 2 property, South Manchester, timber frame and roof repairs.
C19th property, Conwy valley, full restoration project.
PPS were asked to advise on the conservation and restoration of this traditional stone built house and act as main contractor for the restoration works. The ten week schedule includes all masonry, joinery, plastering and re servicing works.
C19th Grade 2 property, West Cheshire, Conservation of sash and Crittall windows.
November 2009
C18th Grade 2 property, NE Wales, restoration of cast iron rainwater goods, roofing and joinery repairs.
C16th Grade 2 property, Shropshire, replacement of roof covering.
PPS were recently asked to install the the innovative Pavadentro fibre boards in a small estate cottage. The product which is manufactured from waste soft wood is especially suitable for use in traditional buildings, and is designed as an internal insulator on external walls. Properly installed this system helps control the movement of moisture through the wall and significantly improves its thermal performance. It is hoped that the completion of the work in November will enable substantial fuel savings to be made over the coming winter.
September 2009
PPS were recently awarded the contract for the repair and redecoration of the East Wing of Chirk Castle, a spectacular medieval fortress on the Welsh borders.
As principle contractors PPS are responsible for all masonry, joinery and glazing repairs, as well as all the protection works. Managing this type of project requires careful planning not only to ensure that the fabric and contents of the castle are properly protected but also to minimise disruption to the day to day operation of this popular National Trust attraction. The work at Chirk Castle is scheduled for completion in mid October.