What facades does

Facades (legal name Facades NE) is a privately held UK specialist contractor providing facade cleaning, restoration, structural repair, and masonry conservation services for historic, listed, and modern buildings. Established in 1984 (originally as Stone Cleaning Restoration Services) and headquartered in Middlesbrough, North East England, the company operates nationwide across the UK. Its core service portfolio spans ten integrated offerings: DOFF superheated steam and TORC vortex cleaning (Stonehealth Rosette accredited systems), facade restoration, stonework replacement (in partnership with Teesdale Architectural Stone), coating removal, traditional and mechanical repointing using lime and cement mortars, Helifix concealed structural stabilisation, concrete repair and surface coating, drone/UAV photographic conditional surveys, and bird proofing (KillGerm approved). All work is delivered by directly employed NVQ-qualified staff using company-owned specialist equipment.

The business generates revenue through project-based contracts won via competitive tendering or direct client instruction, with disclosed contract values ranging from £14,320 (a 3-week church stabilisation) to £82,500 (an 8-week lighthouse refurbishment). Customer segments split across historic/listed building owners, property developers, local authorities and NHS trusts (e.g., Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust), and main contractors such as Walter Thompson Contractors and Jomast Developments. Long-tenured repeat relationships, including a 25-year partnership with Jomast Developments, are a notable feature of the revenue mix. The company's competitive positioning rests on accreditations held for 20+ years (Stonehealth Rosette, Helifix dual surveyor/installer approval, Stone Federation membership since 1987), accumulated trade experience (120+ years combined team experience, 2,800+ projects since 1984), and a multi-supplier materials ecosystem covering Sika, Fosroc, Nufins, Flexcrete, Weber, St Astier, and Mason Mortars.

The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales supported by tender processes, direct referrals, and a project gallery/case-study website; there is no evidence of paid digital marketing or active social media presence. There are no disclosed funding rounds, subsidiaries, or M&A activity, and ownership structure is not publicly available. Revenue is not disclosed in the source material.

Name

facades

Legal name

Facades NE

Website

https://facades-ne.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Facades NE is a UK specialist building facade contractor providing cleaning, restoration, structural repair and masonry conservation services to historic building owners, property developers, local authorities, NHS trusts, and main contractors nationwide from its Middlesbrough base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Restoration Services

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (238140), Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (23832)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Restoration & Remediation (Recladding, Re-roofing, Leak Repair, Concrete/Facade Repair) (IMAFAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Window & High-Rise Facade Cleaning (BPABABAF), Chimney Masonry Repair (Crown, Tuckpointing, Brick) (HSAGALAK), Exterior Painting & Surface Coatings (HSAPAKAF)

Keywords

• Facade restoration services
• Building conservation
• Heritage masonry cleaning
• Structural stabilisation
• Stonework repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlesbrough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Building Restoration and Conservation Services: Facades generates revenue through project-based contracts for building facade cleaning, restoration, structural repair and refurbishment. Services are priced on a per-project basis with contract values ranging from £14,320 to £82,500 based on project scope, duration and complexity. Revenue is one-time and project-specific, sourced from both private and public sector clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Facades is a UK-based specialist building restoration contractor that provides facade cleaning, masonry conservation, structural repair, repointing, coating removal, concrete repair, photographic condition surveys, and bird proofing for historic, listed, and heritage buildings. The company delivers project-based contracts nationwide using approved specialist systems including Stonehealth DOFF superheated steam cleaning, TORC vortex cleaning, Helifix concealed structural stabilisation, and CAA-approved drone-based photographic surveys.

Product overview

Facades is a building restoration company offering a unified suite of services for facade cleaning, restoration, and structural repair. The core offering consists of ten specialized services: Facades Cleaning (using DOFF and TORC systems from Stonehealth), Facade Restoration, Stonework for Facades, Coating Removal Services and Surface Coating, Traditional Building Repointing, Brick and Mechanical Repointing, Helifix Structural Stabilisation, Concrete Repairs and Surface Coating, Photographic Conditional Surveys, and Bird Proofing Systems. These services work together to provide comprehensive building conservation—from initial photographic surveys and condition assessment, through cleaning and restoration, to structural stabilization and ongoing maintenance like bird proofing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Facade Cleaning
• Facade Restoration
• Stonework for Facades
• Coating Removal Services and Surface Coating
• Traditional Building Repointing
• Brick and Mechanical Repointing Mechanical repointing using lime or cement mortars to restore the integrity of brickwork, employing power tools for faster completion on newer buildings or commercial properties requiring higher throughput.
• Helifix Structural Stabilisation Comprehensive service to remedy structural defects without major rebuilding work, including wall ties, crack stitching, lateral restraints, and masonry beaming using concealed installation techniques. Approved as both surveyor and installer by Helifix.
• Concrete Repairs and Surface Coating Full range of services for concrete repairs addressing water ingress, frost damage, carbonation and chloride attack, using systems from Sika, Fosroc, Nufins, and Flexcrete, with Weber coatings for surface protection such as the 5-coat paint system delivering 25-year expected life.
• Photographic Conditional Surveys High-resolution photographic surveys using elevated platforms, drones, telescopic masts, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with CAA-approved pilots, producing 4K videography and still imagery to create detailed condition records for issue identification and restoration planning.
• Bird Proofing System Bird proofing solutions including netting, wire, spikes, gel, and Avishock systems to deter pigeons, gulls, corvids, and starlings, using KillGerm products delivered under 22 years of approved applicator status.

Quantifiable outcome

• South Gare Lighthouse concrete repairs with 5-coat paint system providing 25-year expected life expectancy protection
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stonehealth LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationStonehealth Ltd are market leaders in sympathetic restoration techniques and equipment, manufacturing the DOFF and TORC cleaning systems. Facades has been a Stonehealth approved contractor for over 24 years and holds the Stonehealth Rosette accreditation, which is recognised throughout the restoration and conservation industry. Each team member is fully trained in the use of these systems.
• HelifixcoreTechnology or IntegrationHelifix is the market leader in the manufacture of sustainable structural solutions for building repair and stabilisation. Facades is approved as both surveyor and installer by Helifix, allowing them to assess structural damage, recommend solutions, and carry out high-quality concealed structural repairs without major rebuilding work. This partnership enables non-disruptive installation techniques that protect historical integrity.
• Teesdale Architectural StonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacades maintains a close working relationship with Teesdale Architectural Stone for stonework replacement and repair. Teesdale provides highly skilled traditional masons who work alongside Facades to deliver repairs and replacements that preserve the original look and feel of buildings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Stonehealth Ltd: Manufacturer of DOFF and TORC cleaning systems used by Facades. Not a competitor but a key upstream technology partner and Rosette accreditation body; relevant as an adjacent ecosystem player whose product roadmap affects Facades' service delivery.
• Helifix: Manufacturer of concealed structural repair systems (wall ties, crack stitching, lateral restraints) that Facades installs. Not a direct competitor but a strategic technology partner whose approval scheme underpins Facades' structural stabilisation offering.

Direct peers

• BWB Conservation: UK building conservation contractor offering masonry repair, stone restoration, brickwork and structural stabilisation. Directly comparable to Facades across heritage cleaning, repointing and conservation services.
• Cliveden Conservation: UK heritage building conservation specialist covering stone, brick, plaster and decorative finishes. Closely comparable to Facades' sympathetic restoration approach on listed and historic structures, with overlapping use of lime mortars and traditional techniques.
• Consarc Conservation Group: UK heritage conservation contractor working on listed buildings, monuments and historic structures. Comparable to Facades in sympathetic cleaning, stonework repair and use of traditional lime-based materials.
• Stonewest: UK specialist stone and facade restoration contractor serving heritage, ecclesiastical and commercial clients. Highly comparable to Facades in service mix (cleaning, restoration, repair) and listed-building focus, though Stonewest operates at larger scale across London and the South East.
• Renovo Restoration: UK heritage restoration contractor covering stone cleaning, repointing, brickwork and facade repair. Directly comparable service offering to Facades' facade cleaning, restoration and repointing lines.
• Mason Clark Builders: UK building contractor with restoration and refurbishment heritage work, including masonry and facade repair. Comparable to Facades on restoration services for older buildings though operating as a broader builder.
• Pyramis Restoration: UK facade restoration and cleaning contractor specialising in high-rise and historic building refurbishment. Comparable to Facades on facade cleaning and restoration methodology, with additional high-rise access capability.
• Survey & Restoration Ltd: UK building restoration contractor offering facade cleaning, stonework repair and refurbishment services. Comparable to Facades on heritage cleaning and masonry restoration, primarily serving Southern England commercial and public-sector clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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