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Salford Cathedral – Historic Restoration Project
Multi-million-pound revival of a Grade II* Gothic Revival landmark in Greater Manchester.
Chapel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester
Simpsons of York
Heritage restoration of Grade II* cathedral; over 900m² tiling
Multi-million pounds
Summer 2025
Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford
Project Overview
Salford Cathedral, a Gothic Revival masterpiece completed in 1848, stands as the mother church of the Diocese of Salford and a pivotal landmark in Greater Manchester's cultural landscape. This ambitious multi-million-pound restoration, led by Purcell Architects in partnership with Simpsons of York, seeks to revive the cathedral's original splendour while establishing it as the UK's most sustainable place of worship. Phase two focuses on internal reordering, repairs, and redecoration, incorporating cutting-edge technologies like heat pumps, enhanced insulation, and protected stained-glass glazing to combat climate challenges.
Unique features include the restoration of lost 19th-century design elements, such as atmospheric mosaics and sacred spaces, alongside full accessibility upgrades. Set for completion by Easter 2026, the project will enhance capacity for a growing parish community and visitors, ensuring this historic site inspires future generations through blended heritage conservation and modern resilience.
ABM Tiling's Role
As specialist tiling contractors London, ABM Tiling Limited is proud to partner with Simpsons of York on the landmark restoration of Salford Cathedral, delivering over 900m² of premium limestone and porcelain installations across the nave, chapels, and ambulatory spaces. Working closely with trusted UK suppliers Craven Dunnill for exquisite hand-made encaustic tiles and Haysom Purbeck Stone for authentic Purbeck limestone, we are specifying honed and textured finishes that honour the cathedral’s Gothic Revival heritage while meeting rigorous Grade II* conservation standards.
Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern precision techniques – including water-jet cutting and sustainable installation methods – to ensure durability, visual authenticity, and long-term performance. This prestigious project showcases our proven expertise in sensitive heritage environments, seamlessly blending historic materials with contemporary resilience to help secure this iconic sacred space for future generations.
Why Partner with ABM
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Over 15 years delivering for Tier 1 contractors
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Dedicated contracts & programming team
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£10m public/product liability & CIS registered
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Proven track record on 200+ unit schemes
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Flexible resource to meet tight programmes
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Constructionline Gold Member
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Trusted partner to leading main contractors
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Highest health & safety standards on every project
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Nationwide capability from a Greater London base
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Proven track record on 200+ unit schemes
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Watch the latest video from Salford Cathedral highlighting our team's cathedral floor restoration work – blending historic encaustic tiles with natural stone for a stunning, sustainable finish. Proud to contribute to this landmark heritage project.
Tiling Subcontractors Greater London: ABM Tiling's Expertise in Natural Stone and Encaustic Tiles at Salford Cathedral Restoration
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