St Astier Blog
The St Astier Blog – all the latest news on our specialist repair schemes and related activities brought to you with a hefty dose of insight into the inner workings of our humble company.
A University and A Crematorium

Our second Combined BlogTM features a Crematorium Roof Slab and a series of works at Durham University.
A University and A CrematoriumLeisure Centres, Railways and Memorials

Several jobs completed never quite made it to the blog process. In recent weeks we looked back over these and compiled them into a few ‘combined blogs’. This is the first of these combined blogs.
Leisure Centres, Railways and MemorialsVarious works to Newcastle University Quadrangle

A few smaller schemes completed in the Quadrangle of Newcastle University.
Various works to Newcastle University QuadrangleFrom One Castle to Another

Now that the works at Lindsifarne Castle are finished, St Astier moves onto its next big restorative venture: Ford Castle.
From One Castle to AnotherWhen We're Cleaning Windmills

Fulwell Windmill is located on the north east coast in Sunderland and is classified as Grade II. It was constructed circa 1821 and was subsequently restored in 1951, 1987, and again in 2000.
When We're Cleaning WindmillsSwinging Low at Winston Bridge

Part of the works at Winston Bridge required specialist machinery to access the lower level areas.
Swinging Low at Winston BridgeQueen Victoria Gets a Makeover

The statue of Queen Victoria is Grade II listed and located directly in front of South Shields Town Hall. The statue itself is made from bronze and it sits on a Granite Plinth.
Queen Victoria Gets a MakeoverRosette Approval for DOFF Machine

St Astier has been awarded the Rosette for Stonehealth Approved Contractors of the DOFF Superheated Water Stone Cleaning Machine
Rosette Approval for DOFF MachineCarville Compound

Site offices at this motorway maintenance depot were accessed by a wooden walkway and ramp. The walkway was adjacent to the vehicular entrance and a barn containing road salt which was used by HGVs reversing in.
Carville Compound