Leisure Centres, Railways and Memorials

Leisure Centres, Railways and Memorials

Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre St Astier Ltd were appointed by Durham County Council to assess the condition of the concrete structure and carry out extensive repairs to the soffit, columns and beams within the plant area at Chester le Street Leisure Centre during a...
Various works to Newcastle University Quadrangle

Various works to Newcastle University Quadrangle

The first job was the reshaping of an existing planter with a combination of new and old coping stones, new brickwork, and flags to allow for the installation of two benches to commemorate the retirement of the Vice Chancellor. The second job was the formation of a...
From One Castle to Another

From One Castle to Another

After working our way through Lindisfarne Castle, St Astier are moving on to another mammoth task: The restoration of Ford Castle. The same core group of skilled operatives will take their stone masonry, lime plastering, and lime pointing to the historic Grade I...
Rosette Approval for DOFF Machine

Rosette Approval for DOFF Machine

St Astier has been awarded the Rosette for Stonehealth Approved Contractors of the DOFF Superheated Water Stone Cleaning Machine. The system, created and regulated by Stonehealth, is uniquely different from other steam systems as it produces super-heated water and...
St Astier’s New Apprentice

St Astier’s New Apprentice

As part of our on-going relationship with Carillion, Sean started in September as a level 2 apprentice bricklayer. Although he was quite shy initially, he has really come out of his shell and asks quite searching questions about the wide ranging services we offer. The...