TANKERDALE   Johnson's Barns   Waterworks Road   Petersfield   Hampshire   GU32 2BY
Tel: 01730 233792     Email: mail@tankerdale.co.uk
 
 
  OVERVIEW, HISTORY AND FOCUS
 
Tankerdale was established by Hugh Routh and John Hartley in 1977, with the express purpose of offering high quality furniture conservation and restoration to historic houses, museums, national institutions and private clients throughout the UK. Over our 30 year heritage we have worked closely with conservators, curators, architects and contractors to restore some of the UK's leading furniture collections and historic joinery by undertaking conservation treatments both at our workshop and on site.

Our team of ten craftspeople have completed comprehensive apprenticeships and courses to ensure a high level of expertise. Each person has an excellent understanding of the nature and treatment of the objects in our care.

We are also experienced in compiling surveys and advice for the care of collections including condition reports, environmental control, housekeeping, fire and flood salvage and insect infestations.

In 1999 we moved to our current location  in Petersfield, Hampshire where we converted three redundant farm buildings into our purpose-built workshops. Our project was awarded the East Hampshire Conservation and Design Award for its contribution to the built environment.

 
  SERVICES OFFERED
 

Tankerdale’s philosophy has always been to restore and conserve furniture and joinery using a combination of traditional techniques and materials combined with the best of modern technology. Our aim is to ensure that objects look well cared for but not over-restored; in fact we always recommend that conservation is undertaken to a level which suits an object’s setting. Our areas of expertise are listed opposite:
  • Furniture conservation and treatments
     
  • Historic joinery and conservation
     
  • Cabinet making and replica work
     
  • Marquetry
     
  • Carving
     
  • Gilding
     
  • Lacquer, painted and decorated surfaces
     
  • Textiles and upholstery
     
  • Disaster Response
     
  • Advisory services and assessments for insurance organisations and loss adjusters.
 
  ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
 
  • National Trust - Official Advisors on Furniture and Woodwork Conservation
     
  • United Kingdom Institute for Conservation (Icon) - Hugh Routh and John Hartley are Accredited Members
     
  • Included in the Conservation Register, maintained by Icon
 

                                                                                                              ® Collective Trade Mark of PACR

                                                                                                                                               Accredited Conservator-Restorer

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