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Universal Stone, Grange Farm Business Centre, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge (2026)

07/10/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀

Universal Stone is delivering a programme of cleaning and conservation works to the War Memorial in Stevenage, a Portland stone monument that commemorates those who gave their lives in service.

The scope of works includes Thermotech cleaning, repairs and repointing, lime mortar, protective treatment to bronze and lettering plaques, and redecoration.

Works of this nature demand appropriate materials, careful methodology and a high level of respect for the fabric of the structure. These are principles we have applied to historic and commemorative sites since 1939.

Universal Stone provides a comprehensive range of specialist services:

• Heritage restoration & conservation
• Stone masonry & repairs
• New stone carvings
• Letter cutting
• Stone cleaning
• And much more

To discuss a restoration or conservation project, or to view examples of our work, please visit https://lnkd.in/dKsG9aD

Discover more examples of works to memorials & monuments: https://lnkd.in/e2U6nB2Z

Or contact the team at: [email protected]

23/09/2026

Proud to see our craftsmanship featured in Premier Construction Magazine! ⛪✨

Our team loved working alongside .ltd and to bring this historic 1851 Kensington icon back to its full glory. From intricate conservation work on the tower and spire to carving the brand-new four-winged creatures and reinstating the missing chancel cross, it was an honour to preserve this beautiful piece of local heritage.

Head over to 's bio to read the full feature in Issue 36.1 (Pages 36–39)! 👇

Christ Church Kensington

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16/09/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗿𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Traditional stone masonry is more than a construction technique; it is a craft that protects, restores and enhances the character of our built environment.

With the right expertise, natural stone can deliver exceptional durability, timeless visual appeal and long-term value. It can be carefully repaired, cleaned, reclaimed and repurposed, making it a practical choice for both heritage conservation and contemporary construction.

At Universal Stone, our experienced team provides specialist masonry services for historic buildings, churches and monuments, including:

· Stone masonry and heritage repairs
· Stone carving and detailed architectural features
· Conservation and restoration of historic masonry
· Brickwork repairs and restoration
· Specialist clunch stone (hard chalk)
· Faience, limestone, marble and stucco work
· Stone cleaning and façade restoration
· Interior and exterior masonry

From sensitive repairs to complex restoration projects, we combine traditional craftsmanship with the technical knowledge required to work with a wide range of materials, buildings and architectural styles.

Whether you are responsible for a listed building, church, place of worship, historic property, or scheduled monument, USL can help preserve and enhance its character for generations to come.

Discover our full range of stone masonry, restoration and conservation services:
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Get in touch with our team to discuss your project.
[email protected]

11/09/2026

🏛️ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 | 𝟭𝟭-𝟮𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. Each September, historic buildings, monuments and sites across the country open their doors, offering free opportunities to explore places, hear their stories and discover the people, skills and communities that have shaped them. In 2026, the festival takes place from 11-20 September.

For Universal Stone, Heritage Open Days is an important opportunity to celebrate the value of our historic environment and help more people understand why careful conservation matters.

As specialists in the conservation and restoration of historic buildings and monuments across Essex, the Southeast, the South and London, we work to protect the character, craftsmanship and material heritage of the places that connect communities with their past.

From traditional masonry repairs and stone conservation to sensitive restoration work, our aim is to ensure that historic sites remain safe, authentic and accessible for future generations.

We are proud to share two Heritage Open Days taking place at current and former Universal Stone restoration projects:

𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲

Britain’s first Norman castle, built in 1066, Hastings Castle stands on a site with around 8,000 years of settlement. Today, its picturesque ruins are surrounded by panoramic sea views and a rich variety of plants and wildlife.

📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 10:00-17:00, last entry at 16:30
📍 Hastings Castle
🎟️ Free entry, pre-booking not required

Visitors can enjoy a talking tour and children’s activity trail. Refreshments will be available on site, with further options at the nearby West Hill Kiosk.

𝗦𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗜𝘃𝘆𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵

The historic Church of St George’s at Ivychurch, on Romney Marsh, offers visitors the chance to explore a remarkable historic building and enjoy fantastic views from the tower.

Visitors can also look inside the Clock Room and Parvis Chamber, as well as visit a mobile Shepherd’s Hut.

📍 Church of St George’s, Ivychurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0AL
🎟️ In person, pre-booking required
📅 Multiple dates available
Find full details and book your place here:

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲
Taking part in Heritage Open Days is a chance to discover stories that may otherwise remain hidden, experience historic places in a new way and appreciate the specialist work involved in preserving them. It also helps strengthen the connection between historic sites and the communities they serve.

Which Heritage Open Days event will you be visiting this September?

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04/09/2026

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝘀 |

USL can help you understand your , and requirements. We support and advise clients concerning all types of heritage assets, from Listed Buildings (of all grades), scheduled ancient monuments and churches, to commercial and residential properties.

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲:

• Identify hidden defects before they become dangerous – often not visible from the ground
• Protect the public and the historic building fabric
• Prevent costly emergency works
• Ensure duty of care and compliance for building owners

hashtag provide a valuable platform for ground teams to acquire essential data quickly and efficiently, from surveying historic buildings, places of worship and monuments.

In cases where identiﬁable surface characteristics aren’t apparent from the ground, drones can provide a vital source of information, increasing the level of data to accompany inspections to make the best-informed decisions.

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:

• Principal contracting
• Inspections & surveys
• Drone surveys
• Conservation & facade cleaning
• Restoration & repairs
• Stone masonry & brickwork
• Alterations & interventions
• Special works
• Internal finishes
• Roofing & leadwork
• Hard landscaping

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01245 326 721

02/09/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

USL is currently on site at the 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, undertaking specialist repair works to the historic timber block floor in the nave.

Following recommendations from a Quinquennial Inspection Report, our team is carefully lifting, cleaning and re-laying original timber blocks only where adhesion has failed or movement has occurred.

This conservation-led approach ensures the repaired areas integrate seamlessly with the surrounding floor, maintaining the visual continuity and long-term performance expected in a listed place of worship.

Working closely with Michael Swords Studio and the Parochial Church Council, we are delivering a minimal-intervention, high-craft solution that extends the life of this important historic fabric while keeping the church open and safe for its community.

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁?

If your place of worship is planning internal repairs, refurbishment or reordering, Universal Stone offers a single, specialist team with deep experience in conservation-led fit-out and restoration across London and the South East.

From sensitive timber floor repairs and joinery conservation to full internal reordering, we combine heritage expertise with principal contractor capability to deliver programmes that protect significance while meeting modern liturgical and community needs.

Contact us to discuss your project and arrange a site visit with our heritage team.

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28/08/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹.

We’re delighted to share the completion of our latest project at Merchant Taylors’ Senior School in Middlesex, a prestigious boys’ day school in Northwest London.

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

· Roofing and asphalt repairs
· Brickwork restoration and repointing
· Cement and façade repairs
· Balcony works and associated building repairs

These completed works protect the school’s buildings, preserve their character and ensure they continue to provide a safe, inspiring environment for generations of pupils.

Working within an occupied education setting required careful planning, clear communication and a considerate approach. With extensive experience across schools, colleges and heritage buildings, USL delivers specialist repair, restoration and conservation works while helping sites remain operational.

From masonry and façade repairs to brickwork, stonework, roofing and conservation-led building works, our experienced team supports education-sector clients across the UK.

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Over many years, we have supported numerous education clients with sensitive, high-quality restoration that respects each building’s heritage while meeting modern safety and performance standards.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲?

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26/08/2026

Delighted to share that 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟯𝟲 for our specialist stone masonry and conservation works at Christ Church, Kensington.

Our team completed a major restoration package to the tower, spire and chancel gable, combining traditional craftsmanship with robust technical delivery.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:

• Renewal of the tower cornice
• Reinstatement of carved corner figures
• Installation of a new stone cross to the chancel gable
• Full lime mortar repointing, stone consolidation and internal cleaning
• Bell chamber clearance and repairs to bird guards and lightning protection fixings

This project was delivered in close partnership with Art Architects and Structural Engineer Morton Partnership, and we’re proud to announce that Christ Church has been shortlisted for the 𝗡𝗙𝗕 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 / 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆. 🏆

📖 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟯𝟵, with the Christ Church feature on Pages 36–38.

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With over 85 years’ experience, we continue to deliver technically assured, visually sympathetic and commercially dependable solutions for heritage projects across the UK.

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19/08/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
We’re pleased to share progress on our latest project at Merchant Taylors’ Senior School in Middlesex, a prestigious boys’ day school in Northwest London.

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

• Roofing and asphalt repairs
• Brickwork restoration and repointing
• Cement and façade repairs
• Balcony works and associated building repairs

These works are helping to protect the school’s buildings, preserve their character and ensure they continue to provide a safe, inspiring environment for generations of pupils.

Working within an occupied education setting requires careful planning, clear communication and a considerate approach. With extensive experience across schools, colleges and heritage buildings, USL delivers specialist repair, restoration and conservation works while helping sites remain operational.
From masonry and façade repairs to brickwork, stonework, roofing and conservation-led building works, our experienced team supports education-sector clients across the UK.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲?

Contact Universal Stone Limited to discuss your project.
☎ 01245 326721
✉ [email protected]

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Photo credit: Merchant Taylors’ School — https://www.mtsn.org.uk/

06/08/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 & 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 📸
𝗦𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 – 𝗥𝗲-𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹

USL is pleased to be associated with the re-roofing works at St Mary’s, Hendon, a sensitive heritage project focused on the North Aisle and North Chapel. The scope included the careful strip-out of existing roof coverings, flashings, gutters and associated elements, followed by the installation of a new terne-coated stainless steel roof covering, lead flat roof and box gutter, new eaves boarding and renewed rainwater goods.

The project also included specialist masonry and conservation works, such as lime plaster re-rendering to the Lady Chapel high-level wall, repointing to the external masonry, and the careful removal, overhaul and reinstatement of clerestory windows. All works were carried out with protection, access and temporary roof arrangements in place to safeguard the building throughout.
This programme was carried out in partnership with Art Architects.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵:

St Mary’s Church, Hendon is a Grade II* listed parish church dating from the mid‑13th century, with records of worship on the site going back to at least 959 AD. It remains an important historic landmark in the busy Hendon community today.

𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: https://lnkd.in/eQcR4S7b

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