Established for over 25 years, SJM Ltd offer the highest quality services to both private residential/ domestic clients and commercial clients alike. Over the years and to date, we are still involved in the restoration of many heritage & historic buildings in London and the UK.
Our head office is based in Kent. Most of our operatives live in London and the Home Counties where most of our trade takes place. However, many projects have been carried out all over Europe.
During our 25 years trading, our reputation has continued to grow and we have become one of the leading French polishing companies in Great Britain; our knowledge and expertise are constantly being sought after by architects and main-contractors whenever clarification and advice is needed for the maintenance and restoration of timber joinery in the new build and listed building markets alike.
With a great wealth of experience on board our reputation is continuing to grow in the specialist finishing trade.
Our knowledge and expertise of all aspects of the trade is a huge advantage and makes us one of the leading contractors in the UK for specialist finishes working with some well-established designers and contractors as we continue to grow.
Our team of skilled workers are recognised as some of the best in the profession and can always be found working on historic and contemporary buildings, carrying out full restoration works and hard surface repairs. Ranging from fully french polished finish to gilding ceiling and specialist decoration work. In 2007 we were honored to be granted the royal warrant by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for projects carried out for the Royal household and it was extended in 2016 for a further 5 years.
Following our restoration works at Windsor Castle after the fire in 1997, we received a personal letter from the Queen thanking us for our endeavours in helping bring the castle back to it's former glory. We were also presented with a limited edition medal, struck exclusively for presentation to the craftsmen who worked on this extraordinary project.
Our work
WINDSOR CASTLE
Since the turn of the century we have carried out several jobs at Windsor Castle for the Royal Household.
Following our restoration works carried out at Windsor Castle after the fire in 1997 we received a personal letter from the Queen thanking us for our endeavours in helping to bring the castle back to its former glory.
In 2007 we were honoured to be granted the Royal Warrant by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for projects carried out for the Royal Household.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, DULWICH
Working at height to prepare, stain, seal and apply lacquer for ceiling panelling and cornice.
Colour match new journey to existing panels elsewhere in the Church, removing marks, blemishes, bruises and panel marks from prior to staining.
ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL
With over a decade of return visits we have carried out several repairs at St. Paul's Cathedral, including water damaged oak flooring, panelling, screens, doors and pulpit.
We have also carried out works to the Octagonal Stairs, windows and the Cathedral South door, Dean’s staircase door, Crypt entrance door and Bell Ringers Chamber, Undercroft door North and South.
RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
Working at the Russian Orthodox Church on several occasions since 2004, we have carried out a number of jobs, including works to doors, frames, choir balustrade, dado panelling, and the historic paneling to walls to the upstairs Gallery.
We have recently carried out works to the main front doors, balcony panelling, handrails and balustrades, as well as the ornate columns and pelmets.
IGHTHAM MOTE
Project work at Ightham Mote,a grade 1 listed building, including restoration works to historic joinery, including floors, panelling doors, beams and other miscellaneous items throughout the building.
CHAPEL ROYAL, ST JAMES PALACE
Works carried out to the Chapel and Gallery, consisted of existing joinery being stripped, bleached, sealed and coloured to an approved pattern, then polished to a matt finish.
New joinery was then prepared and polished to match existing panelling.
Works also carried out to the Pews, Organ and damaged/worn handrails.
ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE
Works completed to Judges Bench, ceiling, wall panelling, glazed screens, bookcases, doors and frames. Works involved stripping, bleaching, staining, sealing and colouring minor damage and uneven timbers and polishing to an approved sample.
We have also carried out similar works to other areas, including Judges Quarters, ground mezzanine, first mezzanine and second floor as well as several staircases, Supreme Court ground floor, public areas and other public areas to each floor.
OTHER NOTABLE PROJECTS
Buckingham Palace - Wastes Construction ℅ Royal Construction
Fulham Palace - Garbot Limited
Queens Gallery - Wallis Joinery
Kensington Palace - Royal Household
V & A Museum - MC Designers
British Museum - Kier Wallis
Imperial War Museum - Beck Interiors Limited
The Wallace Collection - The Wallace Collection
Cafe Royal - St Blaise Limited
Savoy Tower Hotel - Back Interiors Limited
Chelsea Hospital - Restore London Limited
Lancaster House - Hare and Humphreys Ltd
Marlborough House - Hare and Humphreys Ltd
London Oratory - Hare and Humphreys Ltd
Maritime Naval Museum - Hilton Abbey
Oxford and Cambridge - Unique Interiors Ltd
Soan’s Museum - Hare and Humphreys Ltd
Guildhall - Tailor Made Joinery Ltd
Foreign and Commonwealth officer - Epole Painting Contractors
Thame Park House - Hare & Humphreys Ltd
Harrods - Jaysam Contractors Limited
Lanesborough Hotel - Beck Interiors Ltd