Since 1980, Arrol & Snell has gained a reputation for high quality repairs and conservation work as well as for sensitive new-build and infill projects in historic locations. Based in the historic town of Shrewsbury, commissions extend from
Andrew Arrol has life-long experience of historic building repair and conservation work and has been involved with many demanding projects with Grade I, Grade II* and Scheduled Monument Status. He has worked on buildings of many different periods, styles and construction methods and is particularly conversant with the conservation of medieval masonry structures. Andrew is Surveyor to the Fabric for York Minster where he is currently undertaking a £20 million project involving large-scale repair of the Minster's east end and a major reorganisation of visitor and worshipper facilities. As Cathedral Architect at
The practice has also gained extensive experience in new-build infill schemes within conservation areas. Such developments consist of both residential and mixed-use schemes. The practice has provided much in the way of new-build residential schemes within its home town of
Arrol & Snell is familiar with all aspects of liaison with Cadw, English Heritage and Lottery Distributors, as well as with statutory Cathedral and Church Consent procedures. Arrol and Snell is fully conversant with grant application procedures and methodologies and is closely involved with fundraising for many of its projects, such as the Heritage Lottery Fund for York Minster and English Heritage for St Alkmund’s Shrewsbury.
Andrew is thoroughly familiar with archaeological principles, procedures and with recording and surveying processes including in-depth quinquennial inspections and reports and the preparation of conservation plans. He is an active member of many of the professional associations and amenity societies that concern themselves with the philosophy and developing technology of good repair and practice.
Andrew Arrol
