Szerelmey Ltd

The Hungarian, Colonel Nicholas Charles Szerelmey, established the company in 1855 to investigate the preservation and restoration of buildings. Over the years Szerelmey has gained a reputation for excellence amongst consultants and contractors across the whole of the construction industry. The quality and skill of our workmanship has led to Szerelmey being awarded contracts for the cleaning, restoration and refurbishment of many national monuments and historic buildings.

The experience gained whilst working on such historic stone and terracotta buildings has also developed the company's reputation as a new-build stonework contractor.



Much has been achieved since Szerelmey's formation and new techniques for cleaning and restoring buildings are under constant review by the company. A clear commitment to research, technology and development in products, processes and services continually benefits all Szerelmey clients.

Amongst Szerelmey's many professional services we also include surveys to compile detailed condition reports and schedules of defects, carry out investigation works and prepare diagnostic reports to identify causes of failure and recommendations to prevent further deterioration.



Szerelmey also provides Design Development, from value engineering exercises at feasibility stage to preparing designs for the cladding, fixings, etc. to meet Eurocodes and British standards of practice, prepare draft specifications to reflect the clients individual requirements and complete samples for review and client approval.



Health and Safety has always been important at Szerelmey and there is a continual analysis of ways that health, welfare and safety can be improved at our head office and on site.

Recent Initiatives - 2006
The CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme has been extended to cover all Supervisors as well as Managers. This awareness also applies to the head office, where staff have recently undergone training in manual handling.

Furthermore, our commitment to using resources to improve health and safety for our employees is shown in the following areas:

• Dedicated H&S Manager provided through The Health and Safety People.


• Holding Health and Safety Reviews with operative representatives.


• Out-sourcing health surveillance to specialist providers who will provide skin, hearing, HAVS, ear, vision and respiratory testing.


• Review of PPE addressing options on hand, ear and eye protection as well as boot and clothing availability.


• Currently investigating the use of dust extraction equipment to minimise dust on site.

This dedication to promote and improve health and safety in the workplace has already been rewarded with the achievement of the monthly safety award at the Plymouth Drake Circus project in 3 of the last 6 months. An award given by Bovis Lend Lease to Szerelmey for the Best Performing Package Contract on this project in September 2006 further enhances this.