Many Thanks
The House and Gardens at Milton of Finavon House are currently being restored and renovated. As a listed property by Historic Environment Scotland, the complexity of renovation requires many expertise and skills.
We would like to acknowledge the professionals who are helping us to ensure that our Scottish heritage is preserved for now and future generations.
Architects
Kerry Smith Architects Montrose
David Strathdee has been the lead architect on the project and has been instrumental in the renovation. His Knowledge and skill in ensuring that Listed Building Consent and Planning Permission was granted without any resubmissions is a testament to both him and Kerry Smith. His continued professional involvement guiding the project through the approvals process as the project is progressing has proven invaluable.
Electrical Installations
Neil RIchardson
Neil Richardson has been involved in the renovation from the start. The electrical installations throughout the property were such that a total sympathetic rewire has been needed both internally and externally. As a listed building it was essential that all works had to be carried out with care and respect to the heritage of the building. Neil has been carrying out the work with great skill. In many areas it is impossible to see what has been replaced and newly installed.
https://neilrichardsonelectrical.co.uk/
Tel 07983 555738
Building Services
Jason Lingard
Jason has been the onsite builder. Key parts of the renovations require removal, reinstatement, installation and also repairs. His commitment to respecting the history of the building, whilst ensuring building regulation compliance has been fundamental to ensuring that site inspections by Angus Planning Dept have gone smoothly and without hitches.
Jason Lingard Builder.
07595 515285
Carpentry and Installations
ARC Joinery and Project Management Ltd
ARC Joinery are our onsite carpentry and construction providers. Old buildings and Listed buildings require both skill and ability to carry out renovations, conversions and installations. Specifications set out by the architect have not been off the shelf, and John and Steve from ARC have been able to tackle these with skill and expertise, which enabled sign off by Angus Planning Inspectors without hitch.
ARC Joinery and Project Management Services, Letham Forfar
John Brown 07951 005736
Bill Pitt Manufacturing Joinery Ltd
The skill of Bill and his team stands out from the crowd when it came to taking the architects design concept and making it reality.
Working with Accoya and a very old building requires knowledge of installation techniques, which work with the building. Weather proofing with recommended Historic Environment Scotland's guidance as been essential in ensuring the building breathes as originally intended.
https://www.billpittjoinery.co.uk/
01575 575576
Plumbing and Heating
Gary Durwood
Gary Durwood Plumbing and Heating have had some challenges with the renovation and restoration of the plumbing and the heating within the house. Both the heating and the plumbing have required significant upgrading and repair. As such working with an old building and very old installations, it has been a relief to have the skills of Gary to call upon. There has been an additional amount of new installations to tie into the existing systems and this has not been without some level of complexity
Gary Durwood Plumbing and Heating Forfar: 07703 687190
Roofing and Tiling
Si Bruce
It was identified that some of the historic roofing works used non breathable materials, resulting in moderately higher moisture readings
The challenge was to meet modern ventilation standards without dismantling the roofs. Si managed this with minimal disturbance of the main roof, even though double nailed. An expert roofer and extremely knowledgable and skilled in working with old buildings
Si Bruce Roofing Forfar: 07951 288148
Decorator
Bryan Anderson
Bryan has been an asset in the final stages of internal restoration. His knowledge of techniques of application and products have been essential. More works externally are planned for 2025.
Bryan Anderson Forfar: 07749 446310
Tree Surgeon and Arborists
Josh Foster
The first step was to review the trees in the garden and to get a plan in place to clear saplings, dead and diseased and storm damaged trees. Josh has been working with us over the past 3 years to get the tree stock back to health and in a good state of management. Each year he does an assessment of each tree and carries out any works in autumn. His knowledge and skill has been invaluable to the restoration of the gardens.
Josh Foster T.H.E. Arborists 07545275332