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Victorian Restorations has been providing complete exterior heritage building restoration and coating solutions for period and heritage listed properties throughout Victoria since 1994. We are an accredited exterior building restoration company, having completed extensive work on numerous renowned heritage and National Trust buildings throughout Victoria.
Victorian Restorations provide a multitude of artisan solid plastering applications including sand and cement based render, acrylic texture, traditional stucco, decorative and lime based finishes with mineral oxide bases, internal white setting, restoration and creation of original rustification lines, running moulds and lathe and plaster restoration.
Victorian Restorations are experts in the sourcing, supplying, casting and installation of exterior ornamental period embellishments including urns, orbs, finials, corbels, patraes, keystones and lettering. We can provide finish and colour consulting and also where required, the repair and restoration of iron lacework, period fencing, timber detailing, verandas and balustrades for the complete facade restoration of your heritage property.
In addition to exterior heritage parapet façade restoration and traditional solid plastering services, we manage any permits required for property access including footpath occupancy permits, installation of aerial visual covers, power and tram shut downs for scaffold erection as well as traffic management, covering all façade restoration compliance and processes as required.
Victorian Restorations’ portfolio encompasses a multitude of inner city Victorian terraces throughout Melbourne. Being a preferred trade of Heritage Victoria, we are also able to effectively liaise with heritage consultants, builders, architects and advisors where required to achieve our client’s desired specifications and highest craftsmanship outcomes.
Victorian Restorations delivers outstanding quality and efficient project management while cultivating a personable and constructive relationship with home owners, architects and builders. Our experience, knowledge and the ability to provide innovative on-site solutions ensures Victorian Restorations achieves construction time lines and quality project outcomes.
With exceptional attention to detail, a professional approach to project and site management and $10 million public liability, when employing Victorian Restorations you are ensuring a premium, seamless service.
— Frank & Tiffany, Albert Park
— W Cockram Developments
— R M, Harris HMC
— Simon, South Yarra
— Paul, Carlton North
— Leigh, Brunswick
— Zana, North Melbourne
— Geoff, Fitzroy
Headed by John Bruno, a qualified solid plasterer and exterior coatings specialist with over twenty years’ industry experience, John’s passion for exterior coatings is unsurpassed and his unique skill set in this area is highly sought after.
With a strong client focus, the primary aim of Victorian Restorations is to produce authentic traditional workmanship whilst providing a premium service in solid plastering, ornamentation replacement, access management and the overall facade restoration of period and heritage properties.
We take immense pride in our projects and the esteem in which our clients regard our workmanship and level of service.
— Paul, Carlton North
Victorian Restorations’ skilled craftsmen are highly experienced across an endless array of architectural heritage styles and traditional coating methods both in residential and commercial construction. These include artisan solid plastering applications such as sand and cement based render, acrylic texture, traditional stucco, decorative and lime based finishes with mineral oxide bases, internal white setting, restoration and creation of original rustification lines, running moulds and lathe and plaster restoration.
Visible changes to a building’s facade must be respected during the restoration process and original detail retained where possible. Victorian Restorations aesthetically restore surfaces while ensuring that works are carried out in a manner that rectifies underlying structural issues. As building erosion occurs over time and is the result of weather conditions, atmospheric pollution, foundation movement and the expansion and contraction of building materials. In particular over parapets, water penetration is the main area to address prior to completing aesthetic exterior restoration. Victorian Restorations’ thorough approach to heritage restoration ensures the building’s facade is solidly as well as structurally restored through attention to detail that is appreciates each building’s unique features and past history.
Solid plastering techniques used in the construction of period style facades and heritage restorations is a fine art and specialist skill that is highly sought after. Victorian Restorations offers extensive experience and expertise that will ensure your building is finished to the highest of standards and restored to its original vision.
— Simon R, South Yarra
Solid plastering techniques used in the construction of heritage restoration and period style facades is a fine art and specialist skill that is highly sought after due to the shortage of qualified technicians in the marketplace. As highly experienced and accredited exterior building restoration professionals, we provide a multitude of artisan solid plastering applications including sand and cement based render, acrylic texture, traditional stucco, decorative and lime based finishes with mineral oxide bases, internal white setting, restoration and creation of original rustification lines, running moulds and lathe and plaster restoration.
Victorian Restorations also specialise in the application of architectural moulds and external decorative detailing both in period residential and commercial construction. Working closely within Victorian heritage guidelines, Victorian Restorations are unparalleled in the sourcing, supplying, casting and installation of exterior ornamental period embellishments including urns, orbs, finials, corbels, patraes, keystones and lettering. We can provide finish and colour consulting and where required, our wide skill set allows for the repair and restoration of iron lacework, period fencing, timber detailing, verandas and balustrades for the complete facade restoration of your heritage property.
Victorian Restorations’ highly skilled and accredited craftsmen are experienced across a multitude of traditional architectural styles both in residential and commercial construction. With our extensive experience and expertise, Victorian Restorations will ensure your building is finished to the highest of standards.
— Leigh H, Brunswick
Victorian Restorations cover every aspect of the façade restoration process and where required can provide:
• Scaffold supply and installation
• Footpath Occupancy Permits for access requirements
• Hiring of elevated working platforms such as knuckle booms and scissor lifts
• Installation of aerial visual covers (tiger tales) for working near overhead electricity lines
• Power and tram shutdown coordination for scaffold erection
• Traffic management
Our company can project manage the entire restoration process from initial assessment through to final completion. We can advise if any of these items will be required for your heritage building restoration and communicate any other necessary information.
— Geoff, Fitzroy
Prior to initiating a heritage property restoration, the first point of call would be to contact the relevant council’s planning department to find out if there are any overlays and/or restrictions and what these restrictions entail; you can also do this yourself via the land.vic.gov.au website. It is also a good idea to obtain the history of the building where possible such as when it was built and its original use to better understand its period architecture aesthetics and which construction methods were used.
Upon embarking on a heritage listed property renovation, Victorian Restorations recommends consideration being given to the following:
1. Commencing from the ground up. Building foundations need to be structurally sound before you can move forward with restoring any other part of the building.
2. Erosion happens over time and is the result of atmospheric pollution, foundation movement and the expansion and contraction of building materials due to weather conditions. In particular over parapets, water penetration is the main area to address prior to completing an exterior restoration.
3. Adjacent or neighbouring properties are a visual point of reference in the event of completely missing ornaments or detail; these give you an idea of what the building originally looked like. You can also compare those structures with what remains and work from there in engaging professionals to restore the building to resemble its original architecture. In some cases, you may even be able to obtain original plans from your local council if required.
4. Being aware that there may be hidden costs which could arise in addition to the heritage facade restoration itself and these can include: installation of aerial visual covers (tiger tales) to enable contractors to work near electricity; footpath occupancy permits to allow for scaffolding; the hiring of elevated work platforms for access if required; and in some circumstances where there is extreme structural deterioration, you may need to engage with an engineer to ensure the building is structurally safe before moving forward aesthetically.
Useful Links
What house is that? PDF Booklet
This is an incredibly informative PDF booklet for home owners, designers and the like, provided by the Heritage Council of Victoria and the Department of Planning and Community Development. It illustrates and explains the different heritage housing styles in Victoria through the years. Moreover, it provides exterior and interior information such as typical exterior and interior building methods and elements used, paint schemes and even typical gardens for that era.
Here you can obtain the Online Planning Map tool to look up your property and its corresponding relevant overlays and/or restrictions along with other information.
The Heritage Victoria website is where you can find further information on heritage building grants, permits and state legislation.
— Zana, North Melbourne
“Taking care of the restoration as well as the access, permits and traffic management made for an efficient one stop shop..”
— Geoff, Fitzroy
“..Fantastic to deal with and always produced great results..”
— W Cockram Developments
“Many thanks for the great work you did..”
— R M, Harris HMC
“We are very pleased with the result & feel John is indeed a very skilled craftsman..”
— Simon, South Yarra
“I was impressed with your professionalism and prompt customer service..”
— Paul, Carlton North
“Your professional approach and courteous manner was much appreciated..”
— Leigh, Brunswick
“We are thrilled with John’s work - it has really lifted the appearance of the terrace and increased property value..”
— Zana, North Melbourne
— W Cockram Developments
Repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial buildings can present potential challenges to accessibility and public safety. For ultimate peace of mind, Victorian Restorations is fully accredited and insured with $10 million public liability cover.
Sustainable building practices are important to Victorian Restorations. Our policy is to retain and restore materials where possible and to continually strive to improve our environmental awareness and contribution.
Victorian Restorations can project manage the entire exterior heritage façade restoration process. In addition to traditional solid plastering services, we organise and coordinate any permits required for property access including footpath occupancy permits, aerial visual covers for working near overhead electrical lines, power and tram shut downs for scaffold erection as well as full traffic management as per council coordination plans. We can also provide finish and colour consulting, restoration of period fencing, timber work, verandas and balustrades for the complete facade restoration of your heritage property.
— Leigh, Brunswick
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