London
London
Forty years of family-run French polishing and furniture restoration, now serving clients across London — from Georgian townhouses in Islington to period flats in Kensington. Whether it's a Victorian dining table that needs its patina revived or a staircase handrail worn down by a century of use, J Hardy brings the same patient, hands-on craft to every London project that we've built our reputation on in Surrey.
Why We Work in London
London's housing stock is among the most architecturally varied in the country, and that variety creates a consistent demand for specialist heritage finishing. Edwardian terraces, converted Georgian townhouses, period mansion flats and listed properties all carry original woodwork and antique furniture that rewards traditional restoration rather than replacement. Clients in London typically have a strong appreciation for authenticity — they want shellac-based French polishing that respects original patina, not a sanded-back modern finish. That's precisely where four decades of family experience is most useful.
Property Types in London
We work across a wide range of London properties: Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses with original stripped staircases and built-in joinery, Georgian townhouses in conservation areas, period mansion flats with antique furniture collections, Arts & Crafts homes in the outer suburbs, and modern sympathetic conversions retaining original timber features. Typical jobs include antique sideboards, dining tables and writing desks, in-situ staircase and handrail restoration, wooden fireplace surrounds, and bespoke cabinetry in both listed and unlisted period homes.
Services in London
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