Sold. Architectural Metalwork – Conservation, Restoration, New Build And Replication

Architectural Metalwork – Conservation, Restoration, New Build and Replication
Ref.IT084
Location South East
Asking Price £ 230,000
Established for almost thirty years, this business has grown to become one of the UK’s leading specialists in cast iron and traditional metalwork, offering a range of services encompassing both conservation/restoration and new build/replication to a diverse Client base that includes Architects, Designers and Specifiers right through to Local Authorities, main contractors and private individuals.

From gates to railings, brackets, staircases, canopies, gazebos and loggias right through to bollards and sign posts, this business is the first choice for demanding and high quality architectural metalwork restoration and manufacture. During its many years of operation, this business has worked on some of the most prestigious projects and some of the most recognisable buildings in the UK. More recently the business has extended its operations to include the design, manufacture and distribution of more modern street furniture and lighting.

This business is a complete ‘one stop shop’ for specialist traditional architectural metalwork – from consultancy, initial design, pattern making, if required, right through to final installation, even to the extent of having its own specialist green sand foundry. The company also possesses a very wide range of original Georgian and Victorian cast iron patterns – an invaluable resource for any project requiring replica castings. Its consultancy service can include in addition to general advice on metalworking techniques and detailing, advice on restoration of metalwork, site surveying and recording, detailed design and even obtaining Planning and Listed Building Consents.

Maintaining a philosophy of minimal intervention wherever possible, this business uses traditional techniques and a wide range of materials including wrought iron, traditional cast iron, bronze and aluminium and gilded/decorative finishes as well as all of the associated trades including carpentry, joinery and glazing to ensure the closest possible appearance to either surviving fabric or historical records, always working to the highest standards – sometimes working with only old photos or drawings as source material. It works very closely with its Clients to ensure the best possible project outcome combining a thorough knowledge and understanding of the processes involved with the hands on experience of many years in the field

Market / Competition / Non-Competition Agreements
Frequently working at or near the capacity of the resources available to it, this business invests little in marketing and advertising, really limited to a presence in all of the major, relevant directories associated with its sector.

The business has a very well designed, informative and easy to navigate website which very effectively showcases its capabilities and which performs very well in all the major search engines for all appropriate search terms. By far the most effective form of marketing for the business, however, is the excellent referrals and strong word of mouth recommendations the business enjoys, testimony to the excellent reputation the business has built throughout its many years of operation.