Education
School corridor joinery
Timber preparation, colour matching and a clear protective finish for glazed corridor doors.
Yorkshire public buildings
Council and Public Sector Door Restoration
Keep the doors that belong to your building. From careful stripping to dark oak staining and lacquer finishing, we restore timber joinery for Yorkshire’s councils, schools and heritage spaces.
Featured project
Ongoing project
Morley Town Hall
Morley, Leeds · Heritage building
An ongoing door restoration project at the Grade I listed Morley Town Hall, completed in 1895 and designed by Henry Holtom and George Arthur Fox.
Scope of work
- 01Remove existing paint and stain from doors
- 02Refinish the prepared timber in a dark oak stain
- 03Apply a sprayed lacquer top coat
Restoration sequence
The character remains. The finish is renewed.
Character at every scale.
Restoration services
A complete door and joinery finishing service.
Paint and finish stripping
Removal of old paint, stain and finish from doors and architectural joinery.
Timber repairs
Repair work for damaged or worn timber before the finishing process begins.
Staining
Timber staining, including dark oak finishes for established interior schemes.
Colour matching
Finish matching where restored joinery must sit alongside existing woodwork.
Spray lacquer finishing
A sprayed lacquer top coat for a consistent, durable finished surface.
Occupied buildings
Plan the work around the building.
For schools, halls and other occupied premises, the project discussion can cover access, sequencing and disruption requirements before work starts.
- Access and working-area requirements
- Phasing around building use
- Communication with the project team
- Sequencing and handover arrangements
From the first conversation
Good restoration starts with a clear brief.
Your building has a history. Your project has a programme. The conversation needs to respect both, whether you are caring for a single entrance or planning a wider joinery refurbishment.
- 01
Understand the building
Start with the doors, the existing finish and the way the space is used. Share photographs, a door schedule or your tender brief so the discussion begins with the right detail.
- 02
Define the finish and scope
Discuss timber condition, repairs, stain colour and lacquer finish alongside access and programme requirements. For listed buildings, bring the relevant conservation requirements into the brief.
- 03
Plan around the people
Identify occupied areas, school calendars and public access before agreeing the work. A clear conversation about sequencing and handover helps everyone understand what is being proposed.
Project portfolio
Different buildings. The same care for timber.
Public library
Library entrance restoration
Careful preparation and rich timber staining to complement a traditional reading room.
Civic building
Civic hall entrance
Panelled door restoration with dark oak staining and a sprayed lacquer top coat.
Procurement documentation
Reassurance before work begins.
Documentation and working practices are shared with you before any work begins.
- Insurance
- Public liability cover and supporting policy details.
- Health & safety
- Site-specific planning, safe working areas and coordination.
- School access
- Confirmed safeguarding and staff-check arrangements where applicable.
- Accreditations
- Verified memberships and approved-contractor frameworks, if held.
Before you enquire
A few practical questions.
For procurement teams, school managers, architects and everyone responsible for keeping a public building in good hands.
What should we send with an initial enquiry?
The building location, approximate door count and a few photographs are a useful starting point. Include any specification, required finish, tender deadline or proposed programme you already have. An early enquiry does not need a complete door schedule.
Can we discuss work in an occupied school or public building?
Yes. Explain how the building is used, which areas need to remain accessible and any school holiday or closure windows. Access, safeguarding requirements and sequencing should form part of the project discussion before the scope is agreed.
What if the building is listed or the doors have specialist requirements?
Include the listing details and any guidance from your architect or conservation officer. Flag fire-door requirements at the outset too: a decorative restoration should not be treated as evidence of fire performance or a substitute for the relevant specialist assessment and approvals.
Can we match the existing timber colour?
Colour matching is part of the services offered. Share photographs and, where available, a reference finish or specification. Existing timber, its condition and previous treatments all inform the discussion about the proposed stain and lacquer finish.
Can we request a portfolio or discuss a site visit?
Yes. Contact the workshop to request the available project portfolio or discuss a site visit and quotation. Tell us whether you are preparing a tender, gathering options or working towards an agreed programme so the conversation can focus on what you need next.
Procurement enquiries
Let’s plan the next chapter of your building.
A tender in progress, a school holiday window, or a civic entrance that needs attention? Tell us what you are planning. Request a site visit, a project quote or the available portfolio, and start with a conversation about your building.
Helpful details to include
- Project location and building type
- Approximate door count, required finish and target programme
- Preferred contact route and any tender information
Send a project enquiry
Tell us about your building and the restoration work you have in mind.