Restoration & Installation | branson leisure

Furniture Restoration

Removal of damaged sections, re-powder coating of metalwork, timber revitalisation, and replacement slats or parts — bringing well-loved benches and seating back to life.

Delivery Back to Site

Once restored, we deliver the refurbished item back to the exact location it was collected from — minimising disruption to your site or public space.

Professional Installation

A professional and efficient delivery and installation service on all our standard and bespoke items, arranged on order and appropriately priced for your project.

Engraving Restoration

Restore family heirlooms and memorial pieces with fresh engraving — perfect for treasured items being brought back to life for a special occasion.

Real Restoration Projects

Garden Bench Replacement Slats

See how we've brought historic and well-loved seating back to its former glory across London and beyond.

Camel bench restoration before and after, Victoria Embankment

Victoria Embankment, London

The Listed Camel Benches

Branson Leisure restored the hardwood slats for the listed Camel benches found on Victoria Embankment, originally produced in the 1870s. Many believe they relate to the Cleopatra's Needle display, though they may also support the Imperial Camel Corps commemoration unveiled nearby in 1916.

Of the original ten benches, nine remain — but were badly in need of restoration. Slats were repaired or, where missing, replaced with sustainably grown Iroko hardwood. The castings were cleaned and all slats tightened after treatment with a teak-colour water repellent.

Restored bench outside the Royal Exchange, City of London

Bench installed at Royal Exchange Avenue

Royal Exchange Avenue, City of London

Worshipful Company of Lightmongers Benches

We were very proud to take on the challenge of refurbishing two benches donated to the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers. The benches required many man hours to bring back to life, especially the fine detailed back sections.

We removed all existing damaged and rotten timber sections from the steelwork to assess the main framework. After minor repairs, the steelwork was cleaned and re-painted black. All new parts were machined in our workshop and fitted on site to recreate the original seating — finished with three coats of fresh oil before being installed back in pride of place directly outside the Royal Exchange.

Restored seating run at Dalston Works, Hackney

Dalston Works, Hackney

30 Metres of Restored Seating

Here we took on the challenge of bringing colour and life back into numerous runs of seating spanning over 30 metres for Dalston Works, Hackney.

The seating had become weathered and grey, with some sections split and needing repair or replacement to match in Iroko. After repairs were carried out, we stripped all the Iroko slats back to their original golden colour using Owatrol Aquanett, neutralised with Net-Trol, then finished with a light sanding and Owatrol Textrol HES oil.

A Family Heirloom, Restored as a Surprise

A Birthday Surprise, Restored with Care

We restored this old seat back to its former glory for a customer who wanted the work carried out as a surprise for their father's birthday. We also added engraving to this much-loved family heirloom.

The cast legs were shot-blasted and re-powder coated green to match the original colour. All seat slats were removed, stripped and sanded back to the original timber, then finished with clear oil rather than paint — preserving the natural character of the wood.

Professional Delivery & Installation

Every order — standard or bespoke — can be delivered and installed by our own team, arranged and priced appropriately at the point of order.

Nationwide delivery and installation service

Carried out by our own employed installation team

Liaison throughout the process from start to finish

Ground fixings available — hard or soft ground options

Arranged and priced on order, no hidden costs

How Restoration Works

Collection & Assessment

We remove the damaged item from site and assess the condition of the frame, timber and fittings.

Restoration Plan

We agree the right approach — repair, replace, re-coat, or re-finish — and confirm pricing before work begins.

Workshop Restoration

Damaged sections are repaired or replaced, metalwork re-coated, and timber treated or refinished in our workshop.

Delivery & Reinstallation

We deliver the restored item back to its original site and reinstall it, ready for continued use.

Have an Item That Needs Restoring?

Whether it's a listed public bench, a family heirloom, or a worn run of seating, we'd love to discuss bringing it back to life. Get in touch with photos and details of your item.

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Bringing Furniture Back to Its Original Beauty