The restoration of Castle Howard in York required a small Goods machine to reach the roof of the main building. As a result, a small Z320 hoist perfectly matched this project and met all requirements. This also helped the various teams of specialists working hard to bring this stately home back to life.

The home, previously seen on shows such as Brideshead Revisited, ITV’s Victoria and Bridgerton, is know for its opulent interior and dramatic history. The building has received multiple renovations since its completion in 1811 and it is due to the protection of the building that our machine was tied to the scaffolding. To complete this, we were able to accommodate with a smaller machine size and therefore lower tie loadings.

As part of this machine package, our engineers carried out weekly inspections. This ensured that any issues were picked up before they became a bigger problem. It also gave our customer peace of mind to know that their hoist will be in good working order at all times.

The renovations, including our hoist, can be seen on Nick Knowles: Heritage Rescue, giving us the rare opportunity to have one of our machines seen on TV. We have had the pleasure to successfully work with our customer, Sky Scaffolding, and meet all of the particular needs of this unique project.