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Cleaning works on stone, heritage and historic buildings
Of all the great clients we’ve worked with and the buildings we’ve helped clean and restore, Heritage and historic sites hold a special place in our hearts. It’s a genuine privilege to be involved in the maintenance of some of the UK’s most spectacular architectural...
The whys and hows of expert façade restoration
What exactly goes into a successful façade restoration project? Façades need cleaning, but how do projects take shape and just how important is this type of work as part of a building’s maintenance plan? In the many years we’ve been around as a company, we’ve answered...
Restorative Cleaning: A more affordable building restoration method
It’s one thing to clean, but to restore is a whole different process. In our years as providers of what we term ‘restorative cleaning’, See Brilliance has developed and refined a technique that goes a step beyond the clearing of dirt, graffiti and detritus on the...
Vandalism or art? The cost and impact of graffiti removal in the UK
Graffiti isn’t what it used to be. In the early days of the activity in modern culture, this kind of expression tended towards anti-establishment messaging, anarchism and the anonymous expression of social issues. In time, this grew into distinct behaviours and...
The show must go on: Facade restoration during COVID-19
As we all work together to weather the storm of COVID-19, the Government has made it clear that some businesses are too critical to shut down or limit in function. See Brilliance, being closely tied to the building services and maintenance sector, is allowed to...
Safety precautions when conducting restorative cleaning at height
No one job is the same, but they all begin with risk assessments and a diligent approach to safety during work. With our teams having worked on buildings of over one hundred metres tall, we’re familiar with how to get the job done safely, to say the least! Here’s more...
Glass curtain façades, glass architecture and the importance of restoration
We may take it for granted, but architecture is one of the most important and influential ways in which we express our culture. Buildings across the world tell stories of the period in which they were constructed, expressing values and culture in both a visceral and...
The importance of safe and gentle building restoration
From old to new, large to small, the need stays the same. Buildings of all shapes and sizes need regular care and attention to preserve their safety, aesthetic and longevity. The UK is fortunate to contain a stunning and diverse range of historical homes. Listed and...
The importance of professional facade and cladding restoration
The UK’s towns and cities have been built around stunning buildings both old and new. We’re rightfully proud of our architecture, be it from the incredible Walkie Talkie building in London through to Dover castle and Winchester Cathedral. As much as we adore and...
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