Restoration- New North East deals secure more growth for Stone
Stone Technical Services has clinched two new contracts in Sunderland and Northumberland, contributing around £70,000 to the company’s growth.
In Sunderland, Stone is carrying out a refurbishment of the hood canopies at D’arcy Court for housing company, Gentoo Sunderland.
In Northumberland, Stone has been engaged to complete the refurbishment of the spire and carry out masonry repairs on St Mary Magdalene church at Mitford, near Morpeth. The ancient church dates back to the 12th Century and is thought to be home to the oldest church bell in Britian.
Darlington-based Stone, which also has offices in Pinner, Middlesex, now employs 25 and plans to open further regional offices as well as increase its £2 million turnover by 25%.
Stone specialises in all aspects of high level maintenance, lightning conductor installation and steeplejack services as well as restoration and masonry refurbishment projects on churches, museums, clock towers, castles, spires and historic buildings all over the UK.
The company works on many high profile buildings such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey in London and for organisations such as English Heritage and the National Trust as well as for well known industrial clients such as BASF and Teesside Power Station.
Managing director, Dave Stone said: “The two new contracts really illustrate the diversity of the projects we work on. Our skilled team is currently carrying out many projects ranging from repairs to ancient churches to lightning protection installation at industrial sites. It is this variety of skills that is helping us to grow rapidly and develop further in the North East.”
