At Heather & Little, we believe heritage buildings deserve the same attention and craftsmanship that went into creating them. Over time, exposure to weather, pollution, and natural ageing can take a toll on roofing, copper cladding, domes, and other architectural metal details. Without proper heritage building maintenance, small issues can grow into major repair or replacement costs.
That’s why Heather & Little highly recommends a professional building condition assessment, a service we proudly provide to owners, facility managers, and conservation professionals across North America and Europe.
A heritage metal inspection is far more than a visual check. It’s a detailed evaluation of your building’s roof, flashings, skylights, cornices, and decorative sheet-metal features. Our expert inspectors identify early warning signs such as:
Catching these issues early helps extend the life of your heritage roof or façade and reduces long-term repair and replacement costs. This proactive approach is the core of effective heritage building maintenance.
Heather & Little’s architectural metal inspection process is comprehensive and methodical. Our building condition assessments include:
After every building condition assessment, Heather & Little provides a detailed written report outlining:
This report serves as a long-term maintenance roadmap, helping owners and architects plan future restoration work efficiently and cost-effectively.
Even well-maintained historic structures can face common challenges. During inspections, we frequently see:
Understanding these vulnerabilities allows owners to schedule timely repairs and avoid costly structural deterioration.
Preventive care is essential for heritage building preservation. Recommendations often include:
With consistent maintenance, heritage structures can remain functional and visually striking for generations.
With 100 years of experience in the industry, Heather & Little has been a leader in heritage restoration services, from copper domes and stamped metal ceilings to custom ornamental sheet metal elements like cornices, balustrades, finials, cupolas, and statues. We work with a wide range of materials, including copper, bronze, zinc, stainless steel, aluminium, slate, cedar, and lead-coated copper.
Our team collaborates with architects, contractors, and building owners on projects ranging from landmark public architecture to luxury homes. Beyond inspections, we provide custom sheet metal fabrication, installation of new or replacement roofs and walls, and the fabrication and installation of Kalamein doors and windows. Our work combines precision, artistry, and a deep understanding of historical craftsmanship.
A key part of protecting heritage buildings is the ability to replicate or replace original architectural elements accurately. Heather & Little offers custom sheet metal fabrication for a wide range of applications, including stamped metal ceilings, decorative cornices, balustrades, finials, cupolas, steeples, and more.
As we use historically accurate materials such as copper, bronze, zinc, and lead-coated copper, we ensure that replacements or additions maintain the building’s original character. Our fabrication capabilities extend to Kalamein doors and windows, roofs, and walls, providing complete solutions for long-term heritage conservation and architectural integrity.
Since 1925, Heather & Little has been a leader in heritage sheet-metal restoration, from copper domes and lead work to stamped metal ceilings and custom architectural details. Now, as part of the Triumph Group of Companies, our reach extends even further, allowing us to serve heritage projects throughout North America and Europe with the same level of precision and artistry we’ve built our name on for nearly a century.
If you manage or own a heritage property, whether a church, museum, government building, or private estate, regular inspection is the simplest way to protect your investment and ensure the necessary heritage building maintenance is performed.
Contact Heather & Little today to arrange a comprehensive building condition assessment and start planning your long-term restoration and maintenance strategy.
If you are looking for a second opinion on your project or have a particularly complex issue that needs a fresh eye, such as historic building restoration, we’re here to help. Tackling tricky restoration projects is our specialty, and we welcome the opportunity to provide consulting services. We apply a keen attention to detail to all our commissions.
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