Advice & Consultancy

We are able to provide a range of advice and consultancy services:

  • Provision of condition reports, treatment proposals, estimates and final reports with supporting photographic records to archival standards when required.

  • Investigation and analysis of materials to establish the historical sequence of layers and the nature of previous treatments.

  • Assessment of objects prior to purchase and advice to potential collectors and buyers.

  • Detailed information, specification and documentation necessary for tender documents and insurance claims.

  • Advice on packing, carriage, reinstallation and hanging, future care, maintenance and appropriate environmental conditions.

  • Co-ordination of projects alongside a network of colleagues in associated trades and professions.

Our expertise is frequently called upon by historic houses and public and private collections.