Project Detail

The conservation process began with a full Thermatech clean of the building’s exterior to gently remove decades of grime. Loose or friable masonry was then secured to ensure the building was ready for the more intricate work to begin.

A comprehensive dilapidation survey was conducted by our surveyor’s working in close collaboration with architects Falconer Chester Hall and structural engineers Curtins. From this, a detailed schedule of repairs was developed, mapping out each area of required intervention—item by item.

Major restoration works included the replacement of decorative urns along the rooftop balustrade, new balusters for both the tower and the ground-floor balustrading, and extensive masonry repairs. Many areas of stone had suffered from spalling due to corroded ferrous fixings. These were carefully removed, and new stone indents, shaped and installed using traditional methods, were seamlessly integrated into the building’s elevations.

To ensure absolute authenticity we sourced samples from multiple quarries, selecting new sandstone that matched the colour, texture and finish of the original. All materials were reviewed and approved by Liverpool City Council’s Conservation Officer before work proceeded.

This project was both a privilege and a huge responsibility: the opportunity to restore such an iconic building. Today, the Municipal Building stands renewed commanding the skyline, and its presence restored as one of Liverpool’s great architectural triumphs.

Further information can be found on Municipal Hotel Website; The Municipal Hotel & Spa Liverpool – MGallery

Municipal entrance: John Bradley – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7552616

Main Municipal Buildings Picture: 瑞丽江的河水 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=154534234