Decoration – Quadriga

There’s something about a well-proportioned Victorian shopfront that modern replacements just don’t seem to capture.

Laura Brown — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:43:44 +0000

Over the years, many have been altered beyond recognition as businesses changed hands, but every now and then you get the opportunity to help put a little bit of that history back.
That’s exactly what we’re doing in Holyhead. We’re carrying out restoration works to a number of the original shopfronts, while elsewhere we’re installing new timber shopfronts based on the surviving historic designs, helping to reinstate the original character of the street. The new shopfronts at the Market Buildings, 18 Stanley Street and 2 Boston Street have all been designed to complement the surviving Victorian examples and create a much more cohesive streetscape.
It’s one of those projects where the individual buildings look great, but it’s when you step back and look at the whole street that you really appreciate the difference.

Not every defect should disappear. Sometimes it’s part of the building’s story

Laura Brown — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:25:11 +0000

At Burnsall Primary School, we’ve recently completed the careful restoration of the original cast iron windows.
Each window was removed, deglazed and sent away for specialist sand blasting and powder coating before being returned to site for reinstatement. While the frames were away, we carried out localised stone repairs, redecorated the interfaces between the cast iron and stonework, and reapplied traditional limewash internally to maintain the building’s historic character.
One of the most rewarding parts of the project wasn’t a repair at all.
Over the years, generations of former pupils had scratched their names and initials into some of the small diamond panes. Rather than replacing that history, every inscribed pane was carefully recorded before glazing was removed, allowing each piece of glass to be returned to its exact original position.
The distinctive diamond-pattern opening casements, which had long since seized, are now back in working order, preserving both the building’s character and its function.
It’s these small details that make working on historic buildings so rewarding. Conservation isn’t just about repairing old fabric—it’s about understanding what deserves to be preserved.

Decorators – We are hiring

Laura Brown — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:36:49 +0000

Projects across the North of England

Quadriga Contracts Ltd is a leading heritage and specialist building contractor working on historic and complex buildings across the North of England. We’re looking for experienced Decorators to join our growing team, delivering high-quality finishes on some of the region’s most prestigious heritage and conservation projects.

The role involves carrying out internal and external decoration works to historic buildings, listed properties, and specialist construction projects. You’ll work alongside skilled craftspeople and site teams to deliver exceptional standards of workmanship while helping to preserve some of the North’s most important buildings.
We’re looking for individuals who:

Have proven decorating experience
Take pride in delivering high-quality finishes
Can work independently and as part of a team
Have a positive attitude and strong attention to detail

In return, you’ll have the opportunity to work on unique and rewarding projects across churches, castles, civic buildings, and other heritage landmarks.

To apply or find out more, please contact us directly or send your CV to lindsay@quadrigaltd.com