Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd · Company 09671951 · Trading heritage since 2009
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor·Head office St. Austell
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd are passionate about the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic buildings in Cornwall. As specialists in lime pointing, lime plastering, and all aspects of cob wall repairs, we offer a complete sympathetic building restoration service. With over 20 years of experience, our aim is the preservation, restoration, and conservation of historic properties.
We offer a wide range of services including damp wall investigations, cob structural reports/assessments, and independent impartial advice. We pride ourselves on our high standard of workmanship and our ability to adapt to client requirements, whether acting as principal or sub-contractors. Our company believes in looking after our employees to develop their skills and maintain our high level of workmanship.
We provide on-site training, continued professional development, and ensure compliance with CDM Regulations. We also work with Cornwall College to employ apprentices, passing on traditional building methods to future generations. This employee-orientated approach results in very little staff turnover, ensuring all projects receive a high-quality experience and consistent results.
Cornwall
Restoration works on a Grade II Listed Building dating back to the early 1600s, a former Manorial Corn Mill, for conversion into a residential dwelling. Works included structural repairs, stone rebuilding, stone cleaning, lintel replacement, and lime pointing.
St Austell
Addressing wall dampness, poor waterproofing, and failed rainwater management at a Grade I Listed Church. The project involved practical remedies for damp and drainage issues, with full agreement from the QI architect and DAC.
Client · St Probus and St Grace
Bodmin
Repointing a 17th-18th century granite courtyard on a Grade II* Listed House, replacing unsightly and crumbling cement pointing with lime mortar. The project involved a large team to complete the labour-intensive work efficiently.
St Austell
Addressing persistent damp issues in a home, including developing a comprehensive plan and assisting with the application for listed building consent. The project involved regular updates and solutions to challenges.
Client · Debbie - St Austell
St Austell
Second project on the property involving lime pointing and lime rendering. The cottage was restored to a high standard, receiving compliments from neighbours and passers-by.
North Cornwall
Restoration of a cob/stone wall that had deteriorated over time. The works were carried out professionally, carefully, and considerately within the quoted time and budget.
Client · Martin Bailie
Mid Cornwall
Replacement of failing gypsum rendering on the front of a house with lime rendering, revealing cob and stonework underneath. Included remedial work on window lintels and re-rendering to a high standard.
Client · Ben Payton
Truro
Addressing concerns about an old, damp section of a house and drainage around the property. The work involved expert attention to cottage walls, with a knowledgeable and standard-setting approach.
Client · Emma Mantle
Repointing the front elevation of a listed cottage using heritage lime mortars. The work was carried out in the allotted time scale with minimum disruption.
Client · Tom Holman
Tideford
Expert attention to cottage walls requiring improvements. The work was carried out tirelessly, with patience and an ongoing interest in 'getting things right'.
Client · Mike and Caroline
Testimonial from Cornish Lime Company, highlighting Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd's expertise in cob buildings and their sterling works over the years.
Client · Cornish Lime Company
St Breward
A brief testimonial from J Moore.
Client · J Moore
Cornwall Council, The Eden Project, The National Trust, Insurance Companies, Private Estates, Large Construction Companies, Cornish Lime Company, St Probus and St Grace, St Austell, St Breward, Tideford, Truro and 4 others.
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Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd are specialists in cob and lime for historic building restoration in Cornwall. With over 20 years of experience, we offer sympathetic restoration services. Their listed services include Restoration & heritage, Refurbishment, Stonemasonry, Damp proofing and Drainage.
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd is registered at Unit 13/13 St Austell Bay Business Park, Par Moor Road, St. Austell, PL25 3RF, in South West.
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd states that it works across Cornwall and Devon.
Accounts filed for the year to 2023 report 9 employees.
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £64k and £170k. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Companies House lists Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-07-31.
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd works in Residential and Public.
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd was incorporated on 2015-07-06, though the company says it has traded since 2009.
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