Crick Smith

“Crick Smith University of Lincoln gave a seminar on their work to Historic Scotland in 2009 which was very well received. They are active in promoting their field via ICON and the Traditional Paint Forum and maintain good rapport with the heritage conservation sector. I have found their reports to be well laid out and present readily verifiable findings. ”

Michael Pearce, Historic Interiors Research, Historic Scotland

“"RHWL Architects worked with Crick Smith UL from the earliest stages of the project, through the planning process and then into the tender stages and construction phases, including a particularly sensitive period following a fire which damaged some of the most important original decorative schemes. They also contributed throughout the consultation processes with English Heritage and other conservation authorities. Crick Smith UL carried out a wide range of services in order to help bring this landmark building back to its original magnificence, displaying a great depth of knowledge and an impressive attention to detail. All members of the team had the most professional approach at all times RHWL Architects would welcome the opportunity to work with them again at any time." ”

Jane Hilling, Project Architect St. Pancras Station, RHWL Architects

“The National Trust has used the services of Crick Smith University of Lincoln for paint research on a wide variety of projects over the past 15 years. Their depth of knowledge and detailed documentation contributes significantly to the overall understanding of the decorative history of our properties. Crick Smith UL's professionalism ensures that the project objectives are clearly defined, the work is completed on time and within budget.”

Christine Sitwell, Paintings Conservation Adviser, The National Trust

“Bernard Taylor Partnership has worked with Crick Smith Conservation on three recent projects within the practice. At all stages, from the initial and subsequently detailed investigation through to implementation on site, we have developed a collaborative working relationship with their team. Crick Smith’s analytical approach combined with their extensive historic knowledge base has brought fresh dimensions to these projects which have been both stimulating and creative. ”

Rob Harrington, Associate, Bernard Taylor Partnership

“Donald Insall Associates have worked with Crick Smith for several years, in particular on developing colours for the Covent Garden Market Building. We have always had a good and creative relationship with them, bringing technical and historical knowledge to projects combined with creative understanding.”

Peter Riddington, Director and Architect, Donald Insall Associates Ltd.

“Crick Smith University of Lincoln always produce a clear and detailed report of their research, providing archive information and images where available. I value the advice of Crick Smith UL when we, and our clients, are trying to restore or recapture the effect of a historic paint scheme, in the 21st century.”

Judy Allen, Architect, Julian Harrap Architects

“TESTIMONIAL FOR RESTORATION OF VICTORIAN DÉCOR AT SPRING BANK ARTS (FORMER CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE LESS) ”

Philp Kendall, Chairman, St. James the Less Preservation Trust

“Crick Smith University of Lincoln has undertaken a number of commissions in relation to projects under my direction, most recently for Lincoln College, Oxford and The Goldsmiths’ Company. Services provided have included the analysis and interpretation of historic decorative schemes and the conservation of gilded statuary requiring research and the carving and replacement of missing elements.”

Rodney Melville, Rodney Melville & Partners, Chartered Architects & Building Consultants

“Crick Smith University of Lincoln are great fun to work with, both personable and professional in their approach to conservation. Understanding historic sites is more than a mere vocation for them; they’re clearly compelled to seek out evidence for the places our ancestors once knew, and they don’t stop looking.”

Dr Jonathan Foyle, Chief Executive, World Monuments Fund Britain Ltd

“During the selection process it became clear that the Crick Smith team not only had the research and technical ability to carry out our project, but, that it had very clear ideas about the process – this was reassuring to us as we needed the work completed within a tight timescale. We also felt that the team understood fully the commercial implications of their work. ”

David Mottershead, Managing Director, The Little Greene Paint Company