Following the installation of a new organ, the floor at Pershore Abbey had been damaged. Although great care had been taken to protect the floor, the building works and the protection itself had left marks and scratches that needed to be removed. As a building steeped in history, a careful approach to the project was required.
The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross, Pershore has been a centre for Christian Worship for over 1300 years. The present Abbey celebrated its Millennium in 1972. Evidence of the Abbey’s thousand year history survives after fires, storms, earthquake and even the Dissolution of the Monasteries when much was demolished. Rebuilding, and remodelling have produced a mixture of Norman, Early English, Decorated Gothic and Victorian architecture.
After attending for an initial survey, a sample was carried out to ascertain the correct process required to bring the floor back to life. With the project Architect Robert Kilgour and Main Contractors Croft Building and Conservation all heavily involved it was crucial to ensure that a finish could be achieved that would do justice to the Church and the completed renovations.
The project was completed over a week with the team staying locally. Initially the Derbyshire limestone and blue Lias floor tiles were ground using diamond abrasives to remove lippage and surface damage. The stone was then refinished to tighten surface tension and remove scratch pattern. This was achieved using copper and resin hybrid bonded diamonds from 60-400 grit. Finally the floor was deep cleaned tiles and and an impregnating sealant was applied.
Great company and team. Easy to deal with and discuss requirements. The quality of work and attention to detail is exceptional. I strongly recommend this company.
The professional who inspected the floor was clearly most knowledgeable and he also actioned the work subsequently. A date was agreed and the work was carried out with care and attention and minimum disruption. The floor now looks exactly as it did when initially installed. I have no hesitation recommending Athena Stone and will call them myself when another part of the floor needs refreshing.
Dealing with Athena has been seamless throughout. I have been impressed by Athena’s professionalism and customer focus from the beginning and this applies to everyone involved from reception, to administration to the actual treatment of the floor.
Just wanted to say thank you . The floor looks amazing. Love love it! Thank you so much!
I wanted to leave a review for Danielle. She went above and beyond to help find alternative solutions so I could get my worktops/ tiles restored in the timeframe I need to, even following up afterwards to see how things panned out. Excellent communication!
The only company I trust to restore flooring in my role at Humphrey Munson. Athena Stonecare are an amazing company with a true understanding of excellent customer service and endlessly helpful.
