The grand manor house in Stockport is a Grade 1 listed building constructed of timber framing the oldest parts of which date from the 14th Century. Stockport MBC were aware of structural problems with the brick chimney at one end of the building  but when this worsened Atkinson Peck were commissioned to investigate and develop a remedial work scheme. Under the scrutiny of English Heritage Atkinson Peck devised a piled underpinning and remedial tying scheme together with a system to allow the chimney to be jacked back into position therefore restoring the original aesthetics. Both the remedial works and jacking were successfully completed.

The Three Shires building on Great Underbank in the centre of Stockport is one of the town’s oldest buildings, the original building being timber framed and dating from the 17th century. Structurally, the property had suffered some neglect. Having completed all external structural repairs necessary to provide long term stability on the owners’ behalf during 2001, we were then retained by the new tenants of the 1st & 2nd floors to arrange and manage their internal refurbishment contract. A detailed specification was prepared incorporating our clients’ requirements but at the same time ensuring that the changes were in keeping with the character of the building. Due to the historic importance of this building for the town of Stockport, the original structure of the building remains in place in some areas being purposefully exposed.

July 2008 saw the completion of repair works to the Pavillion Gardens Conservatory. The Grade II listed building, was constructed in 1870 and had deteriorated over the years, to the extent that it had to be closed to the public in 2007. Atkinson Peck was involved with the project from the initial structural appraisal through to completion of the repairs. Original features were retained or restored wherever possible, but where the damage or deterioration was too severe, sections were recast and discreet strengthening measures incorporated. The re-opening was held, just in time for the launch of the 2008 Buxton Festival.