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...
New Additions to the St Astier Team

New Additions to the St Astier Team

In the spring of 2017, St Astier decided to bring in several new employees. They have since developed their skills to become invaluable members of the St Astier workforce. We decided that it was paramount that we invested in the future growth of St Astier, in line...
The Centenary of World War I

The Centenary of World War I

Cambois War Memorial Defective mortar joints re-pointed with a natural hydraulic lime mortar. Letters to the granite plaques repainted. Isolated repairs using stone indents and restoration mortar and new fairing coat applied to existing concrete steps.   Earsdon...
Seaham War Memorial

Seaham War Memorial

Located on a crest of a hill within the grounds of Seaham Town Park, the 30ft high grade II listed monument was erected by the workmen and friends of New Seaham in remembrance of their comrades who fell in the Great War 1914-1918. It was designed, carved and built by...
Helping Out The Scouts

Helping Out The Scouts

The single storey brick building, seen here behind this very happy group of youngsters, has been home to the 95 members of the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections of the 1st Burnmoor Group for over 40 years. Originally built by tradesmen and enthusiastic supporters from...
Gravestones Restored

Gravestones Restored

We strive to be a good and considerate neighbour, recognising our responsibility to work closely with the communities in which we operate. In Seaham, the home of our registered office, we have recently finished one week of pro bono work in the town’s local cemetery....