The photograph to the right shows the overmantle at Boringdon Hall, Plympton, following full restoration.

The overmantle had been neglected for many years and was in such a bad state of repair that little of the existing was salvageable, but by taking moulds of what was sound and referring to archive photographs the whole piece was cleverly and painstakingly reproduced in clay. Fibrous plaster casts were then made and assembled in sections. The overall panel measures approximately 3m high x 3.6m long.

The photograph to the left shows the 15th Century ceiling that was also fully restored along with the overmantle. Similar processes were adopted to restoring the ceiling.

Ceilings in a state of collapse may also be held in place by reinforced backing, which is lightweight, but immensely strong. F.H.Crocker & Co are experts in this process.

Maristow House, on the outskirts of Plymouth, is a superb example of predominantly Georgian architecture, both externally and internally. The main building with its various wings had been severly damaged by fire and suffered subsequent water damage. The building was divided into units and faithfully restored by reproducing mouldings from salvaged existing samples.

The former entrance hall, pictured to the right boasts ceilings with decorative cornices and semi-circular archways of great elegance and style.

Another part of the house contains a beautifully elaborate "barrel" ceiling (see picture left) with mouldings arranged in a classic symmetrical layout of the period.