Contract Value
£650,000
Work
Rusting Steel, Specialist Stone Restoration
Listing
Grade I
Triton were awarded the Main Contract to undertake essential stone restoration works to The Royal Exchange, one of London’s most recognisable historic landmarks.
The works began with a geophysical survey of the statuary and a detailed inspection of over 400 stone roses to the cornice. The 3 metre high statue of Commerce was found to be in poor condition, with severe fracturing to the neck and shoulders. These sections were carefully recarved in Perryfield Whitbed Portland limestone, along with further detailed repairs to fingers, noses and wall panels.
Triton were later reappointed to carry out cleaning and repairs to the east tower. This included over 70 stone indents fixed with new stainless steel cramps, restoration mortar repairs, redecoration of previously painted surfaces and remedial works to the entrance portico, where uneven weathering of the York stone paving and asphalt grouting had created a serious trip hazard.
