39 Cleaver Square

Cleaver Square, laid out in 1789 was the earliest communal open space to be developed south of the Thames. Residential squares with a communal open space proved so popular in the 17th and 18th century that they became one of London’s most iconic features. The first, designed by Indigo Jones in 1631 was Covent Garden. The appeal is readily appreciated: the formality and lack of through traffic made for neatness and quiet, and the open centre gave light and air.

Scope of Work

Williams Restoration undertook the restoration of the Cleaver Square facing facade. This included the removal of cementitious mortar from the brick work and replacing this with a sympathetic Lime mortar. This was used in conjunction with locally sourced materials and soot wash to achieve a mortar that matched the original.