WPD Productions Ltd. offers a comprehensive service delivered by a trusted and very experienced team. We undertake interior and exterior (mainly) non structural mainly historic building restoration and refurbishment works. Projects include lime plastering , brick restoration, management of damp issues (in building pre 1940s), painting & decorating. Further, we offer a historic building consultation service including damp surveys and material & work method specifications.
Trades
- Damp Proofing
- Restoration & Refurbishment
- Painting & Decorating
- Plastering
About WPD Productions Ltd
Since 1998 we offer:
Modern Building Services:
Full risk assessment of working environment and contractors
Clarification of all details, T&C’s before work commences
Supply clients with full paperwork (written quote, invoice)
Sourcing of scaffolding company for exterior work
Investigation of longterm problems + appropriate advice
Services:
Painting and spraying
Surface preparation & protection
Full protection of all surfaces (carpets, stairs, furniture etc.)
Wallpaper removal, cross lining and paper hanging
Rendering, pointing with lime mortars
Lime washing
Plastering, " red" plaster and traditional work methods + materials
Wood renovation + treatment
Natural stone repairs
Ornamental plaster recasting + repairs
Removal and renewal of ceilings
Tiling + mosaic
Sourcing of materials
Removal of debris by licensed waste carrier
Commercial premises and private residencies
Insurance work, i.e. repair of damage caused by water and fire
Consultancy work undertaken:
Restoration plans
Specifications of materials and quantities
Site surveys and written reports + site photography
Project management
Practical courses on application of lime wash & distemper
Training and assessment of associated contractors
( Consultancy is conducted with Sibylle Heil MSc )
Historic Building Restoration Services:
Lime plaster & Lime mortar repairs, incl. renewal of laths
Precision brick repairs & repointing
Brick restoration
Manual & automated lime plastering
Wattle & daub work
Lime washing & damp management
Application of mineral and clay based paints, distemper
Application of linseed oil based paints on woodwork
Hanging of precious wallcoverings ie. paper backed handpainted silks, Block prints, painted murals on paper
On site testing (test panels, sampling, tinting)
Qualifications
Sibylle Heil, BA (Hons); MSc (Historic Building Restoration)
Team members: At least Level 3 Painting & Decorating or in other relevant trade (Plastering etc. ) plus minimum 5 years on site experience.
We all attend additional courses 1-2 a year and/or teach in our relevant trade speciality.
Insurance
Public Liability Insurance
Limit of indemnity: £5,000,000.00Valid until: 25th Feb 2022
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