Conservation Cleaning

SSHC Ltd has over thirty years, experience of developing cleaning techniques for a wide variety of historic surfaces both exterior and interior

Cleaning is an integral part of all our contracts on many different materials; marble, alabaster, lime stone, sand stone and plaster to name a few. Each case is assessed to the correct approach in relation to the surface condition and the character of the soiling; for example carbon deposits, biological growth and atmospheric dust, debris and grease typical of internal surfaces. Each cleaning programme requires careful assessment to determine the most efficient method of cleaning with the least risk to the surface.

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

Tower of London, Wardrobe Tower

Wardrobe Tower is a surviving fragment of a former tower. Originally this is thought to date to the 1190s, being part of Longchamp's work during the reign of Richard I. The fragment is D-shaped in plan and is known to stand on the line of the Roman landward wall. It incorporates the base of a Roman bastion still visible as the foundation of Roman bricks and a section of the Roman city wall.

Banqueting House

The scope of works to this historic landmark building in the heart of Whitehall included the sensitive steam cleaning of all elevations, Portland stone repair and indents, and stone replacement to the ashlar and decorative detail. The work included the dismantling and rebuilding of the ashlar balustrades.

The Perseus & Andromeda Fountain, Witley Court and Gardens

One of the grandest fountains in Europe, the Perseus and Andromeda Fountain is Grade I listed and is set in an ornamental shaped pool c.1860 carved by James Forsyth for Lord Ward, the first Earl of Dudley.