Services

We work as Principal or Specialist Contractors depending on the Clients’ project requirements and offer a range of services. Working in collaboration with our Clients from project conception to completion, our projects span across the Public, Private, Commercial and Ecclesiastical sectors.

About Us

We are an Award-winning Principal & Specialist Contractors, specialising in Building Conservation, Restoration & New Build Masonry finishes, Hard Landscaping, Internal Stone Finishes and associated specialist work.

International

Present on three continents, Stonewest draws on a strong local presence with a network of well-established local offices, as well as on the expertise of its head office.

Projects

We have served the construction industry for over 70 years, crafting modern landmark buildings and restoring historic, listed buildings for future generations. As an international business, we carry out a range of projects across the world. In the UK our work is nationwide, from London to the North West and the Southern Region. We also have offices in Hong Kong, Myanmar and the Middle East.

TAI KWUN, CENTRAL POLICE STATION, HONG KONG (Facade Restoration Package)

Case Study

Client: HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Architect: PURCELL

Quantity Surveyor: RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

Principal Contractor: GAMMON CONSTRUCTION LTD

Specialist Contractor: STONEWEST (HK)

Services Provided: Facade Cleaning & Restoration

Project Overview

Tai Kwun, transforming 16 revitalised heritage buildings, including the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison into an art and culture destination is Hong Kong’s largest ever revitalisation project.

Since opening, it has welcomed over 8 million visitors and been honoured with the prestigious Award of Excellence – the highest honour – in the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

Working in conjunction with the local Construction Industry Council, Stonewest (HK) developed and trained over 50 local operatives to not only successfully conserve and restore the facades and other character-defining elements but provide an enduring legacy for Hong Kong.

Key Successes

Cleaning of the facades and revetment walls using specialist cleaning systems, namely the Thermatech and Vortech systems.
Joint inspections with the architect and development of elevation repair schedules.
The repair of render and replacement of missing features in both sand and cement render and hydraulic lime render to match the original material.
The repair and replacement of degraded or damaged brickwork including the sourcing of matching brickwork from both local and overseas sources.
Localised installation of Helifix crack stitching to displaced masonry.
Recording, dismantling and rebuilding of existing granite walls.
Complete reconstruction of degraded roof eaves including recreation of original cornice profile using traditional materials and techniques.
Structural upgrading of original veranda balustrades and supply and installation of new concrete replacement balustrades where required.