One of the most rewarding aspects of working in building preservation in Yorkshire is the abundance of impressive historical architecture, nestled into the stunning landscapes of ‘God’s own county.’ With so many handsome disused mills, former factory sites, and other urban and suburban sites ripe for regeneration in the area, it is no wonder that some of the UK’s most …
We recently completed a basement conversion at the lovely Anna’s house in Baildon, West Yorkshire. The property is a beautiful period semi built in a traditional style. Typical of many houses in the area, it had a semi-subterranean cellar space, wholly below ground at the front but only partially below ground at the side and rear of the house. Anna …
Home buyers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are allowed to move home, despite any local restrictions or lockdowns. However, everyone should continue to play their part in reducing the spread of the virus by following the current guidance. In fact, there are several reasons why it may be advantageous to move home at this time. The housing market …
We are looking for an experienced plasterer to join our property preservation team. We’re a longstanding family-run business specialising in timber & damp. We’re looking for someone who can apply specialist Limelite plaster, backing and finishing, up to one metre high as part of a remedial damp proofing system. Some rendering and waterproof slurry work is also part of the job …
We’ve been delving in the Multiskill archives and you’ll never guess what we found! As well as these fantastic pictures of Derek as a young man in the early days of Multiskill, we spotted something very interesting on a high shelf…. Yes, tucked away at the back of a stockroom, we found a Sinclair C5! Do you remember them? The …
We’re lucky enough to have worked on many historic and period properties in the Yorkshire region and in our last blog post, we looked at the problems of damp in such properties. Bradford, where the Multiskill Head Office is based, has a multitude of historic properties with interesting stories, so in this month’s blog post, we thought we’d take a …
We’re back at work and we’re absolutely delighted! Of course, things aren’t quite the same – we’re practicing social distancing and have increased hygiene measures in place. Our new hi-vis jackets mean we can’t forget the 2 metre message!
We recently visited a beautiful but neglected property in Keighley with a serious case of dry rot. We were asked to survey the property as a local Buddhist group are considering purchasing it. The building has had various uses since its heyday as a grand family home, and was most recently occupied by a firm of accountants. The photos below …
We’ve been lucky enough to look around the historic Conditioning House on Canal Road in Bradford several times recently. As experts in damp and timber treatments, we’ve been asked to survey the building by Priestley Construction, with a view to chemical treatment to all timbers. Priestley Construction is the building contractor on this huge and prestigious job. Priestley Construction is …
