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EBS staff have been involved with the investigations, analysis and monitoring of a large number of historic buildings, landmarks, castles, palaces, abbeys, office blocks and domestic flats, houses to provide recommendations for damp, dry rot, moulds, woodworm, death watch beetle, timber decay, allergy problems in buildings, indoor air quality, environmental control and sustainable conservation solutions. Here we have highlighted a small selection of our projects for you to explore.
The historic Hawkins Boot factory closed in 1995 after 120 years and has been closed ever since. Various attempts have been put forward to convert the buildings into luxury apartments. EBS needed to mothball the building to prevent further deterioration.
Hendon Hall is Grade II listed and was built in the 1750’s. In front of the facade is an stonishing full height portico said to come from Canons via Wanstead, from whence it would have been purchased after the 1822 sale and demolition.
Kings College Chapel, Cambridge is considered one of the finest examples of late Perpendicular Gothic English architecture. The chapel was built in phases from 1446 to 1515.
St Lawrence’s Church is Grade 1 listed and sits on top of West Wycombe Hill. A golden ball was added to the tower during the 1750s and is a recognised symbol of West Wycombe village. It was reputed to be a meeting place of the Hellfire Club with seating for up to six people.
The Great Pagoda was designed by Sir William Chambers and completed in 1762 as a gift for Princess Augusta, the founder of the botanic gardens at Kew. It is a ten-storey octagon tower standing at almost 50m and each level is 30cm narrower than the one below.
Mountnessing Windmill was built in 1807, replacing an earlier mill. There are records of a windmill here before 1477. The mill was working until 1924.
The hospital construction began in 1897 and was completed in 1902. In 1940 the building was taken over by the Royal Air Force and renamed as No.4 RAF Hospital Rauceby. The hospital closed in 1997 and after standing unused is now in a deteriorating state of repair.
Nothe Fort was constructed in 1872 as part of the coastal defences to protect Portland harbour in Dorset, which was becoming an increasingly vital Royal Navy base.
Within the grounds of Passenham Manor is a huge Grade II* listed Tythe Barn (110’ x 25’), that is believed to date from the early 16th century.
Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic Revival mansion located in the center of Cardiff city.
EBS Ltd recently carried out a Timber Condition Survey of the northwest transept roof of Canterbury Cathedral.