Façade Restoration in London’s Historic Kensington Mansion Block
USL is responsible for the sensitive restoration works to this impressive Grade II listed large private house in the Holland Park area, borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Located in one of London’s most cultural neighbourhoods, this prominent building presents an exterior of symmetrical proportions including; four storeys plus basement, wide windows, stucco with channeling, heavy cornicing, continuous balcony to the first floor, double storey extension and a beautiful porch with columns.
The external fabric of the house was in need of repairs due to structural cracking, corrosion on metal fixings, water entrapment to skirting and door thresholds as well as stucco fracturing.
The programme of works included;
The historic features of this house brimming with history was revitalized and sharpened.