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How we can help

Dorset Fingerpost Restorers are a small team, aligned with the Government led Dorset National Landscape Partnership who with over 10 years’ experience can offer a range of services to help restore our historic fingerposts back to their former glory.

 

So, whether you need help with a whole post restoration, looking for new and authentic parts or simply some advice, here at Dorset Fingerpost Restorers we can help you step by step and guide you through the process.

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With our skilled craftmanship, knowledge, and practical experience we can offer the following services:

 

  • Historical Information

  • Site Assessments

  • Quotations and Pricing

  • Access to Parts & Materials

  • Guidance & Support

  • Funding Information

  • Restoration and Craftmanship

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Before you start the process of a restoration contact us and we will discuss the options and the best way forward, depending on the requirements of the post and what craftmanship and parts you need. â€‹Ideally have some photos ready and we will then guide you through step by step.

 

​Once this initial email or call has been made we'll arrange a site visit to determine the exact requirements for the refurbishment, or simply offer you some advice and guidance how you can complete the restoration yourself, using this site as a guide, taking you through the various stages of a repairing a post.

 

The elements can be broken down into the following stages.

Notify

Notify relevant people of your intention - Parish & County Council, DNL team

Take Photos

Take photos for reference - include whole post and elements of the post

Planning

Contact us for a consultation, guidance & costings

Restoration Starts

Start of the practical dismantling and ordering parts

Restoring & Preparing Parts

Clean, restore and prepare original parts

Reassembly

Contact Dorset Highways to reinstall in correct location and reassemble

Dorset Fingerpost Restorers -  Our Services

Historical Information

Missing place names or need claification of names on your post Email: 

dorsetfingerposts@gmail.com

Consultancy and General Information 

For all general information, support, and labour Email: 

roger@normtec.co.uk

Parts & Materials

To order parts and materials for a restoration Email: 

roger@normtec.co.uk

         Keeping Heritage Alive
with Dorset Fingerpost Restorers 

Supported by Dorset National Landscape

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