2. Established over 30 years, owner-managed,
Turnover increased by 70% in the last 5 years
In-house team of 50 staff
Expanding geographically and widening range of services
Long established relationships with clients
About Barwin*
Barwin
* Barwin is a trading name of the Barwin group of companies. The Barwin group of companies include: Barwin Property Services
Limited (No 02004190); Barwin Cleaning Contractors Limited (No 01873590); Barwin Decorating Limited (No 09350573) and Barwin
Holdings Limited (No 06478549). Registered in England & Wales. Registered office: 167 Turners Hill, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9BH.
3. Barwin
External restoration and
structural refurbishment:
Stone and brick restoration
Concrete repairs and
protection
Brickwork
Structural waterproofing
Specialist rendering systems
External decoration
Structural repairs
Our services
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Building facade and monument
cleaning:
Building facade and monument
cleaning
Stone and brick cleaning
TORC and DOFF system
cleaning
Coatings and graffiti removal
Anti-graffiti coatings
Bronze cleaning and restoration
External decoration:
Stone and brick restoration
Specialist decorative finishes
Environmentally friendly
coatings
Protective coatings
Anti-graffiti coatings
Metalwork care and gilding
Timber care
4. Barwin
Approved installers of numerous material
manufacturers
Efficient supply chain
Offer materials and workmanship
guarantees/warranties
Latest machinery and technologies
Our services
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5. Our team
Martin Hill
Senior Estimator
Wayne Sampson
Director
Terence Toomey
Contracts Manager
John Connell
Contracts Manager
Eric Staggs
Contracts Manager
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Ben Barrett
Contracts Manager
Nick Padhiar
Managing Surveyor
Bes Beqiri
Contracts Manager
6. Testimonials
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"I would like to thank Barwin for their professionalism and workmanship on our listed building project. The
project was carried out within a very restricted timeframe and with limited access. Barwin team were always
very helpful and friendly throughout. Great to work with a company who offer the personal "can do" service and
deliver on time and to a high standard."
Amanda Trail, Estates Bursar, King’s College School, Wimbledon
"Barwin were appointed on both of our projects and performed in a timely manner, on budget, with excellent
quality and ensured our expectations were met and exceeded. Their management and supervision has been a
pleasure to work with and we have found them to be honest and reliable. We are pleased to recommend Barwin
as a quality contractor."
Peter Gore, Construction Director, Mount Anvil
"Thank you to Barwin for enabling us to deliver on our forecast and to achieve the level of production and
completions during these last few months. Thank you again for your continued support and I hope that our two
businesses will continue to work together across future developments within the Eastern Division."
Tom Nicholson, Divisional Managing Director, Linden Homes
"Thank you to Ben Barrett and Barwin team for both the speed of response and the professionalism applied at
removing graffiti from The Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park."
Mike Moran, Contract Manager, Serco UK & Europe (Defence)
7. Client: Merlin Attractions Operations
Value: £1,000.000
Duration: 14 months
Completion Date: February, 2013
Description:
This landmark building contains offices, workshops
on the upper floors and exhibition and retail units
on the ground floor fronting Marylebone Road,
remained open for business during the works. The
Victorian façade is comprised primarily of brickwork
with stucco dressings and mouldings.
Barwin undertook the refurbishment of this
building with the aid and support of the Madame
Tussauds in-house maintenance team, which
included specialist decoration and cleaning, paint
stripping and brick/stone repairs, roofing and
internal repairs.
Scope of works:
Phase one: external restoration of the front façade.
Phase two: roofing repairs to stop historical leaks in
the building and improve the longevity of the roofs.
Phase three: new store room – joinery, plumbing,
stud walls, new ceilings and fireproofing works.
Phase four: internal works in Glitter ball area.
Redesign of main display area including structural
repair works to ceiling, stud walls, decorating, false
flooring, fire proofing.
Madame Tussauds, London
Barwin
9. Client: Cadogan Estates
Principal Contractor: Chorus
Interiors
Value: £230,000
Duration: 10 weeks
Completion Date: December, 2013
Description:
Barwin were appointed by Chorus
Interiors to undertake façade
restoration of these two six storey
adjoining 1870s town houses, which
were converted into six luxury
apartments. The properties are Grade
II Listed "Queen Anne" style
buildings. Hans Place now represents
one of the most sought after
residential addresses in Chelsea.
Works consisted of red brick façade
repairs and repointing, replacement
of defective red sandstone elements
and redecoration of stone features.
Hans Place, Chelsea, London
Barwin
10. Client: Cadogan Estates
Principle contractor: Chorus Group Ltd
Duration: 20 weeks
Completion date: August 2014
Description:
Barwin were appointed by Chorus Group on behalf of Cadogan
Estates to undertake stone and brick façade repairs and cleaning by
means of the DOFF system to this period residential property in
Chelsea. This prestigious building consists of 10 exclusive
apartments and it is also a home to Jo Malone, Montblanc and
Chloé luxury retailers. The main challenge of this project was to
cause minimal disruption to the retail units below whilst façade
cleaning and restoration works were carried out.
Barwin carried out replacement of Bath stone string course units to
the chimney stacks and insitu repairs to existing masonry features
and bands. We also replaced 4 bays of bottle balustrades. These
reconstituted stone units were copied from existing elements and
installed on site to complete the new look of the front façade.
Scope of works:
Cleaning of existing facades using the DOFF system
Restoration of stucco facades to four main elevations
Rebuilding of bottle balustrades and screed
Replacement of natural stone units to chimneys
Repointing
Installation of air bricks
Structural stabilisation of North elevation pediment
150 - 155 Sloane Street, London
Barwin
11. Client: The Royal Parks
Principal Contractor: Vinci Facilities
Duration: 10 months
Completion Date: October, 2013
Description:
Barwin have just completed restoration of the Grade II Listed
Buckingham Gates, as well as gate lodge, gate piers and railings, located
at the junction of Birdcage Walk and Buckingham Palace rond point
approach. Barwin began the restoration of the Buckingham Gates in
February. Buckingham Gates comprise two sets of identical cast iron
gates, piers and stone lodge. It was designed in 1900-01, by Sir Aston
Webb.
Scope of works:
Removal of vehicle gates to a secure location; grit blasting to remove
coatings; gate repairs; redecoration to Hempel paint specification and
reinstalling the gates
Grit blasting of the pedestrian gates on site to remove coatings; metal
and stone repairs, redecoration to Hempel paint specification
DOFF & TORC cleaning of Portland stone piers and Buckingham Gates
lodge
Supply and fix approximately 60 indent stone repairs
Rake out and repoint all joints in lime mortar
Removal, reinstalling and restoration of damaged shields and
embellishments
Removal restoration and reinstatement of 4 large lanterns, including
gold leaf gilding and bronze patination
Redecoration of the lodge
Remove existing roof and new roof reinstatement
Buckingham Gates, London, SW1
Barwin
13. Client: Westminster City Council
Principal Contractor: RR Richardsons
Duration: 5 months
Completion Date: Oct, 2013
Description:
Built in the early -20th century, the library is a red brick and Bath
stone building with classical ornamental and decorative stone
features.
Barwin were instructed to undertake extensive brick repairs and
restoration of all decorative stonework. We undertook several
extensive restoration surveys and various brick matching exercises
and found a sympathetic restoration method to ensure the historic
fabric of the building was saved. Barwin commissioned a local brick
factory to create new moulded bricks and provided several red brick
samples. All decayed decorative and flat stonework was restored
using reconstituted stone mortar; defective moulded and flat bricks
were replaced and re-pointed. In addition to restoration we were
also enlisted to install new structural steels, which required a large
amount of propping and engineering input.
Scope of works:
Restoration surveys
Moulded and flat brick matching
Paint stripping and building façade cleaning
Stone repairs
Steel work installation and propping
Crack repairs using 6mm HeliBar by Helix
Repointing and colour matching
Maida Vale Library, London
Barwin
15. Client: Merlin Attractions Operations
Value: £ 1,1 M
Duration: 14 months
Completion Date: February, 2013
Description:
Sea Life Centre was built in 1872 as Brighton
Aquarium, designed by Eugenius Birch, the architect
responsible for the West Pier. It was extensively
reconstructed between 1927 and 1929, the Italianate
features of Birch’s design were replaced by a
neoclassical style.
Barwin were appointed to carry out testing and
analysis of over 1500 sq. m of concrete soffit, after
reporting the test results to the engineer, we were
instructed to cut back 1230 sq. m of concrete soffit,
to remove all the original reinforcement and replace
it with resin bonded new reinforcement. Barwin also
undertook repairs to the stone and brickwork as well
as delicate paint stripping within the Victorian
arcade removing several layers of paint to the ornate
capitals by a method of poultice and DOFF system.
In order to preserve the steel frame of the structure,
the steel beams were grit blasted and treated with a
specialist Leighs paint system. With marine tank still
in place, the project required intense management
and coordination with the client and the engineer to
achieve the desired result, which included
maintaining the wellbeing of the marine life.
Sea Life Centre, Brighton
Barwin
16. Client: Springfield Management Association Value: Confidential
Duration: 13 weeks
Completion date: December 13, 2013
Description:
Barwin have been appointed by Sedgman Noble architects on
behalf of Springfield Management Association to undertake
external restoration and redecoration to this Grade II listed
residential property in Reading. Barwin restored this late Georgian
property that has fallen in disrepair to its former glory. The main
challenge was to carry out works with minimal disruption to the
tenants. Barwin have appointed dedicated Resident Liaison Officers
who held tenant meetings every two weeks whilst fairly invasive
works are being carried out in their homes.
Scope of works:
Removal of existing coatings
Restoration of stucco facades and chimney stack
Rebuilding of ornamental string course
Window refurbishment
Redecoration
Flat roofing
Slate and lead repairs
Timber care and spliced in replacement trim
Springfield House, London
Barwin
17. Client: Confidential
Value: £100,000.00
Duration: 28 days
Completed: April 15, 2015
Description:
Beverly House is a residential block of flats,
built in 1980s, located on Park Road
opposite the Hanover Gate entrance to
Regent's Park. Works consisted of DOFF
system cleaning of the red brick façade,
including sills, thresholds and any other
masonry surfaces from underside of eaves
o abutting ground surfaces to all elevations
including under croft, internal balconies,
roof areas. A fungicidal wash was applied
to the areas affected by moss and algae
growth, to prevent further growth
appearing. All internal glazed screens,
openings, airbricks, ventilators in the
external walls were sealed, in order to
prevent water entry into the interior of the
property or into any appliances connected
to the exterior wall (boilers, mechanical
fans).
Beverly House, St John's Wood
Barwin
18. Client: Mount Anvil
Value: £90,000
Duration: 14 weeks
Start date: July 2013
Completion Date: Oct, 2013
Description:
Designed by award-winning urban architects, Terry
Farrell & Partners, Eagle House, part of the main
Eagle development, retains the original 1933 Art
Deco building on City Road, near Old Street EC1.
Barwin were appointed to carry out external
refurbishment and redecoration of the facade.
Scope of works:
Decoration of the façade, using Dulux weather
shield in various colours
Render, using Portland stone mix on EML with
scribed ashlar lines
Installation of new bespoke reconstituted stone
window sills
Portland stone render to ground floor
incorporating scribed ashlar lines
Eagle House, Shoreditch, London
Barwin
19. Client: Mount Anvil
Duration: 3 months
Completion Date: October, 2012
Stone: Bath Stone
Description:
Loxford House, a mansion built in the mid-
19th century, was once the residence of the
Dent family, renowned as glove makers. It is
an excellent example of Regency style
architecture with an elegant white stuccoed
facade.
Loxford House was recently restored to its
original glory and converted into luxury
refurbished homes. The focal point of
Loxford House is a delightful clock tower.
Barwin cleaned and then over coated the
original stonework which was defective and
aesthetically unpleasant, using a
reconstituted stone mortar. This was skilfully
applied and finished by hand to replicate the
detail and profile of the original stone.
Loxford House, London
Barwin
20. Barnsbury Place, Islington, London
Client: Mount Anvil
Value: £260,000
Duration: 1 year
Start date: November 2009
Completion Date: November 2010
Stone: Portland stone
Description:
Barnsbury Place is an outstanding conversion of a
former Edwardian school, into prestigious new houses..
Barwin carried out a complete sympathetic façade
restoration of the three original Edwardian buildings
within the established parish of Barnsbury. The intricate
brickwork detailing and elegant stonemasonry has
been painstakingly restored to an exceptionally high
quality to reinstate character and charm.
Scope of works:
Terracotta, red brick and Portland stone restoration
Dutch gable was taken down and rebuilt
Stone balustrade bottle restoration
Chemical cleaning – HF 20
Sandblasting to the terracotta
Paint striping to the internal stairwells
Awards:
Top accolade for the Best Conversion in the Evening
Standard Homes & Property Awards 2011.
Barwin
21. Bentley Priory, Stanmore
Client: City & Country Construction
Value: £100,000.00
Duration: 12 months
Stone: Bath and Portland stone
Consultants: English heritage and Local
Planning Authority
Description:
Bentley Priory includes a Grade II listed
18th Century Mansion House, adjoining
historic buildings and Italian Gardens.
Bentley Priory was a working RAF base
until 2008.
The site has been developed by City &
Country into the new homes and
museum.
Barwin completed extensive masonry
and concrete repairs to this Grade II
listed building. We also carried out
stucco restoration, lime wash, external
decoration, decorative coating and
DOFF system cleaning of the external
facades
Barwin
22. The Bupa Cromwell Hospital, London
Client: BUPA
Value: Confidential
Description:
The Bupa Cromwell Hospital is a
private hospital located in the
South Kensington area of
London.
Barwin carried out DOFF
cleaning of the facade, bronze
window frames were
polished using renaissance wax.
Barwin
23. Client: City & Country Construction Ltd
Duration: 8 months
Consultants: English Heritage and Local Planning
Authority
Description:
Luxurious residential development set among 63
acres of picturesque Grade II listed parkland . Balls
Park is one of the most important surviving mid-
17th century houses in Hertfordshire, designed in
the so-called Artisan Mannerist style.
In respect to the grand heritage of the house,
Barwin carried out stone replacement and
restoration, brick matching and replacement,
reconstituted stone repair and specialist lime
pointing to both the brick and stonework. The
external facades were cleaned using DOFF system.
Awards:
2012 What House? Awards, Gold - Best
Renovation
2012 Evening Standard Awards, Best Apartment
over £1m- WW1
2012 Evening Standard Awards, Highly
Commended for Best Restoration
Balls Park, Hertford
Barwin
24. Client: City & Country Construction Ltd
Value: £140,000.00
Duration: 12 months
Stone: Bath stone
Consultants: English Heritage and Local Planning Authority
Description:
Warley Hospital stands on the former Brentwood Hall Estate, the
building opened in 1853.The hospital has now been redeveloped
and converted into luxury apartments.
Scope of works:
External cleaning and restoration
TORC system cleaning to all external stone and brickwork
Stone and brick repairs
Mild clean and sandblasting
Chemical cleaning of all the brick and stonework
Poultice paint stripping, removing of coatings from The South
Chapel
Awards:
2011 What House? Awards, Gold- Best Starter Home
2009 What House? Awards, Gold - Best Development
2009 Evening Standard New Homes Awards - Best New
Conversion
2009, Evening Standard New Homes Awards - Best Large
Development
2008 What House? Awards, Gold - Best Renovation
2008 Evening Standard New Homes Awards - Best New
Conversion
Warley Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Barwin
25. Client: SW Bruce
Value: Confidential
Duration: 9 weeks
Completion Date: September 2009
Description:
Hay’s Galleria is Grade II listed
building on the Jubilee Walk on the
south bank of River Thames.
Originally a ware house for the port
of London, it was redeveloped as a
shopping and leisure centre in the
1980s. The centrepiece of the
structure is a 60ft high steel and
bronze kinetic fountain by David
Kemp called The Navigators.
Barwin carried out cleaning and
remedial repairs to the stone and
brickwork, including the
replacement of some of the Bath
Stone.
Hay’s Galleria, London
Barwin
26. Client: Stockley Park
Duration: 4 weeks
Completion Date: Oct, 2012
Description:
Stockley Park is a commercial
office space located in
Uxbridge in the London
Borough of Hillingdon. Barwin
carried external cleaning via
cherry pickers.
The scope of works:
External cleaning to powder
coated frames and cladding
Detergent cleaning and jet
washing to flat roof areas
Cleaning of all glazing
Stockley Park, Uxbridge
Barwin
27. Client: Metcraft Lighting / TfL
Value: £100,000
Duration: 5 months
Description:
Westminster Bridge is Grade II* listed
bridge over the River Thames between
Westminster on the north side and
Lambeth on the south side. It was
opened to traffic on Queen Victoria's
birthday 24 March 1862 when she turned
43 years old.
Barwin carried out repairs and
decoration works to 17 ornate green
lighting columns, which are the same
colour as the leather seats in the House
of Commons. The decorative cast iron
columns were restored to their original
appearance and now match the rest of
the bridge. Gold leaf and paint were also
applied to match the main bridge fascia
replacement works.
Scope of works:
Repairs
Removal of coatings
Specialist coatings, including gold leaf
Scaffolding
Westminster Bridge, London
Barwin
28. Client: The Royal Parks
We maintain and clean 96
London monuments every
year, this is based on a 5
year term contract with
the Royal parks, which
they renewed 4 times.
London monuments
Barwin
