Demolition

 

Harayes has worked on projects involving a variety of complex demolition, deconstruction and dismantling methods, including listed and commercial buildings. Due to the nature of many of our projects, we know the importance of creating tailor-made solutions and we are able to advise of the best and most effective way to approach each project. At Harayes we have a proven track record of being able to adapt and operate safely no matter what the environment whilst ensuring that we cause minimal disruption to the surrounding residents and businesses and also guarantee that every measure possible is put in place to ensure that our duty of care to the environment is fulfilled. We encourage early engagement with projects to efficiently provide a customised solution for the client at the best value possible.

 

At Harayes we pride ourselves on having highly trained operatives who have the capabilities to carry out conventional demolition, working in the most cost-effective way for our clients using the most up-to-date demolition plant and techniques with the fit for purpose specialised equipment.

 

In addition to being able to fulfil all of your demolition needs, we offer a range of other services in order to provide a one-stop solution for our clients. All of our services can be found on our services page and include; asbestos management, decontamination, façade retention and temporary works, enabling works, earthworks and remediation, all of which are either managed either by our own operatives or by approved suppliers who are monitored and managed by us to fulfil all of your needs to the highest standard possible.


Building Or Extending Your Dream Home

Picture perfect planning

Designing your own home can be very rewarding if every detail is covered thoroughly during the initial planning stages. It's easy to get lost in the bigger detail and particular attention to practical things like plug socket and light switch positions can often get overlooked by clients. To avoid these common issues, which can add time and money to a project, we address the finer details at the start, applying our knowledge and expertise to avoid mid-build changes.

Building the dream

We build your home, with as much care and attention as if it were our own. We pour our passion into every aspect of the property and with a skilled team of specialist trades people, our company ethos to put the client first is paramount throughout. Our attention to detail is second-to-none and each step of the construction process is communicated clearly. After all, we're helping to realise your dream home, in a County we are proud of.

Happy handover time

At the agreed handover point, we'll stand by our promise to deliver an exceptional build. Client loyalty is important to us, so whilst problems rarely occur, if they do, we’ll put them right. To help you settle into your new home, we follow-up, with a meeting to discuss your project and to address any feedback in line with our new and updated policies.

Stunning home extensions in Cornwall and across the South West.

Are you looking into a property extension? Do you need some more room for your growing family? Or maybe you’d just like a kitchen extension or some more space in your home office? No matter what reason you have for a home extension, Leeper & Deighton can help you out. Just give us a call and chat with our practical, friendly, and honest property extension experts.
Create the perfect home with a high-quality extension
If you need more space in your home, then a property extension is your best bet. Home extensions provide plenty more floor room without disturbing your current living space. Whether you need a larger bedroom, kitchen, or home office, an extension offers a convenient solution that is great value for money.

 

 


 

Building Restoration

At Harayes, we are privileged to be entrusted with the sensitive restoration and conservation of some of the world’s finest buildings. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of dedicated custodians, buildings can lose their spark during years of inhabitancy, or as the result of damage or inoccupancy.

Our skilled teams, each artisans in their particular field, work across the full range of property types, from domestic dwellings to historic halls and houses, and from commercial properties to public buildings, to bring them back to their best.

 

Through carrying out conservation services, repairing and refurbishing individual areas that have been damaged or destroyed, and managing complete building refurbishments, we seek to retain the character and romance of historic buildings, and restore the beauty and functionality of more modern properties.
The meticulous approach that characterises the Harayes name ensures each building is treated with the utmost respect and delicacy, while our experienced and knowledgeable teams keep clients closely informed of progress and advise and support them to make critical decisions along the way.

 

Halls, Houses and Domestic Dwellings

Luxury townhouses / Country estates / Contemporary mansions / Substantial family homes (£1 million+) / Historic houses

We undertake both complete restoration projects and sympathetic conservation of individual areas in residential properties ranging from luxury townhouses and contemporary mansions to historic homes like listed buildings, country estates and castles. All projects are sensitively managed to allow works to be completed with minimum disruptions to residents.

 

Public Buildings

Stately homes / Museums and galleries / Churches and places of worship / Libraries and town halls / Education centres

The beauty of our historic public buildings should be able to be enjoyed by everyone, but unfortunately large numbers of visitors each year can speed up the deterioration of delicate period finishes and building fabric, as well as increase the risk of damage occurring. These large, often grand, buildings need to be continually maintained to ensure their legacy is preserved for future generations to enjoy. Fortunately, our conservation experts are accustomed to managing large scale projects with complex access requirements such as those pertaining to public buildings.

 

Commercial Buildings

Shopping centres / Hotels / Leisure centres

Historic architecture continues to surround us in the places we work and visit, including in commercial premises like shopping centres as well as in the tourism and leisure industry. We help hotel managers, leisure centre owners and shop proprietors stay ahead of ongoing development legislation without compromising the historical importance and impact of the buildings in their care.

 


Our Building Restoration & Conservation Services Include:

 

Plaster Repair

Our team is highly knowledgeable about and experienced in working with all types of plaster finish, from historic plasterwork to contemporary finishes and decorative features.

Stonework

Our stone masons undertake sensitive conservation and restoration of the full range of stonework features and installations, including stone flooring.

Woodwork

Wood is an incredibly flexible medium used in building structures as well as for decorative wooden features like wood flooring, panelling and staircases. Whatever the requirement, our woodwork conservation and restoration team can help.

Metalwork

From minor repairs and metal polishing, through to re-casting or re-forging of severely-damaged areas, our metalwork restoration services seek to restore the beauty and structural integrity of features ranging from staircases and balconies to art installations.

Décor

The conservation and restoration of historic interior décor is a specialist task. Our in-depth knowledge of past tools and methodologies allows us to assist with everything from small-scale camouflaging to the recreation of entire painted murals.

Historic Property Restoration

Our historic property restoration experts help homeowners plan and carry out works that are sympathetic to a building’s past and yet enable it to live on in the future, including adapting spaces to modern uses.

Gilding

Adding a luxurious feel to the interior and exterior features, gilding is an art that requires practised skill. Our gilding team can advise on the range of tones and lustre available, as well as antique finishes where necessary.

Art Installations

The combination of our expertise in property restoration and content restoration makes Harayes an ideal partner to assist with the investiture and sensitive repair of art installations, monuments and memorials.

Carpet Cleaning & Restoration

We know it can be a hassle to have rooms out of action while flooring works are completed, and work hard to ensure carpet cleaning and restoration is completed efficiently, with minimal disruption.

Thatching

Our thatchwork restoration services include re-thatching, repairs and maintenance to existing roofs, advice on material choice, and the installation of additional protective measures to protect against fire or birds.

Stained Glass

Whether completing minor repairs in-situ or removing large panels for sensitive restoration at our workshop, our stained glass experts work with the utmost care at all times.

Upholstery

Not limited to soft furnishings, our upholstery restoration services include the sensitive repair of fitted seating, custom-crafted furniture and luxury textile-finished décor.

 

Years of expertise have led us to develop specialist techniques, enabling us to undertake many different types of restoration