Stoneworks





4.9 out of 5 based on
33 reviews and feedback
Trusted Trader since 2020
Trader Categories and Services
Building Surveyors, Aerial Photography, Building Consultants, Property Inspections, Surveyors & Valuers, Heritage & Conservation Renovation | RepairsBusiness Information
Established in 1990. We provide inspection and survey services for owners of traditional buildings, which are generally defined as those built before 1919 and constructed with solid (not cavity) walls.
Surveys are carried out by an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) who is also qualified in Conservation of Masonry. Clients will benefit from our in-depth knowledge of historic building materials and experience of traditional trade craft.
We operate drones to inspect difficult to access areas of a building. Drones offer an affordable and efficient means of building inspection avoiding the need to use cherry pickers or scaffolding. Our drones are flown by a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certified pilot.
We provide -
Inspection and condition assessment of stonemasonry.
Condition surveys of traditional buildings (typically those built pre-1919).
Inspection and photography of building fabric at high level (towers, roofs, gutters, chimneys etc) using drone technology.
We inspect and survey -
Houses and tenements
Churches and towers
Monuments and memorials
Our building inspections can help identify deterioration of building fabric and defects within individual construction elements before failure causes long term damage. If your building suffers from water penetration, we can investigate and recommend appropriate solutions. And if you need help sourcing suitable contractors and quotes, we also offer a bespoke project management service.
We are fully insured and health and safety compliant. Our location is ideal for undertaking works in central Scotland, but we are happy to consider projects elsewhere.
Surveys are carried out by an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) who is also qualified in Conservation of Masonry. Clients will benefit from our in-depth knowledge of historic building materials and experience of traditional trade craft.
We operate drones to inspect difficult to access areas of a building. Drones offer an affordable and efficient means of building inspection avoiding the need to use cherry pickers or scaffolding. Our drones are flown by a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certified pilot.
We provide -
Inspection and condition assessment of stonemasonry.
Condition surveys of traditional buildings (typically those built pre-1919).
Inspection and photography of building fabric at high level (towers, roofs, gutters, chimneys etc) using drone technology.
We inspect and survey -
Houses and tenements
Churches and towers
Monuments and memorials
Our building inspections can help identify deterioration of building fabric and defects within individual construction elements before failure causes long term damage. If your building suffers from water penetration, we can investigate and recommend appropriate solutions. And if you need help sourcing suitable contractors and quotes, we also offer a bespoke project management service.
We are fully insured and health and safety compliant. Our location is ideal for undertaking works in central Scotland, but we are happy to consider projects elsewhere.
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Tenement surveysInspection of city centre tenements. Stonemasonry surveys.
Inspection of high level building elements using drones
Some examples from the last few months of the types of buildings we survey
Filming for dronely.uk between Troon and the Isle of Arran
stonemasonry and roof inspection
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4.9 out of 5 based on
33 reviews.
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Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I learnt so much from David during his visit. His report was thorough and easy to follow. I feel much better able to make decisions about our cottage now.
Maria Beck





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Stoneworks provided a comprehensive and detailed survey report on the condition of the communal tenement roof. This has proved very useful and will also stand us in good stead for the future.
NICK VANHAGEN





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Tracing rainwater leak from flat roof /and/or adjacent stoneworks to kitchen ceiling below. Detailed technical report produced with supporting photographs, diagrams and text, all very good quality. Recommendations made for possible scope of contract work to put out for masonry and flat roof repairs.
Richard Holmes





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I needed an expert to conduct a masonry survey of a broken boundary brick wall of a house I had offered to buy.
Not knowing who to ask, I found David via Google and am glad that I did.
He was helpful on the phone first explaining what he could and couldn’t do and shuffling to do it quickly for me.
His quote was transparent and reasonable so I engaged him. He provided me with a professional written survey with extensive photos and both short and long term actions.
I am very pleased with his survey and will definitely use him again if I need similar surveys.
Not knowing who to ask, I found David via Google and am glad that I did.
He was helpful on the phone first explaining what he could and couldn’t do and shuffling to do it quickly for me.
His quote was transparent and reasonable so I engaged him. He provided me with a professional written survey with extensive photos and both short and long term actions.
I am very pleased with his survey and will definitely use him again if I need similar surveys.
Christine C





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We wished to have a roof survey undertaken in connection with a potential tenement flat purchase. David was able to undertake the survey at very short notice, using drone photography. His report followed very quickly, and he provided a link to the extensive set of photographs taken during the survey. His report was very clear, and he was extremely responsive and helpful in responding to our follow up queries. We would not hesitate to use Stoneworks again.





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We had a drone inspection of a roof undertaken, quick service, great quality of images showing close up detail.
Nick





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External survey using drone for photographic content of survey report on stonework condition
Prompt and efficient with good knowledge of subject and relevant advice given..
Prompt and efficient with good knowledge of subject and relevant advice given..





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Very professional and knowledgeable, and comprehensive advice given. Would recommend
Peter Liu





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David responded quickly to my enquiry and carried out a site visit to assess the problem. He provided a thorough report and recommendations for action along with guidance on how best to proceed. His expertise was very useful and he was helpful and professional throughout.
Lynn McDonald





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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I am the owner of a property in a small block which consists in total of 12 flats, and Stoneworks have just completed a building survey for us. We require a roof repair and we were being given vastly differing costings so decided to have a building survey done before proceeding with any work.
David's report is extremely comprehensive and will allow all owners to proceed with confidence on any necessary work requiring done on the building. David was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble for either him or Mitchell. There were no delays in replying to any of our emails nor did we feel we were taking up too much of their time. Also the cost for the survey was very reasonable and compared favourably with other quotes we received.
Having spoken to the other owners we would all be happy to use Stoneworks again for any of our individual properties.
David's report is extremely comprehensive and will allow all owners to proceed with confidence on any necessary work requiring done on the building. David was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble for either him or Mitchell. There were no delays in replying to any of our emails nor did we feel we were taking up too much of their time. Also the cost for the survey was very reasonable and compared favourably with other quotes we received.
Having spoken to the other owners we would all be happy to use Stoneworks again for any of our individual properties.
patricia carr





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Great to work with David, very knowledgable and carried out the requested building condition survey promptly.





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I asked Stoneworks to survey the rear elevation of my flat to produce drawings for submitting an application for Listed Building Consent and Planning Permission.
David visited in less than a week and sent his drawings less than a week later.
I was happy with the survey as he advised me and we discussed various options.
The computer drawings were better than I could have produced by hand.
David visited in less than a week and sent his drawings less than a week later.
I was happy with the survey as he advised me and we discussed various options.
The computer drawings were better than I could have produced by hand.





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We had a multi home building surveyed by David. We needed alot of roof work done in particular and the quality of the pictures he took to assess the building were amazing and thorough, the fact he used a drone to get photos of areas that were tricky to access gave us massive confidence in his survey! David's report was very in depth so i would highly recommend Stoneworks, we will use them for any future jobs that we need.
Clare Morgan





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David carried out a building survey for us. We were very happy with the service, communication was excellent and all of the documentation he sent us was excellent. Will definitely be using David again.
Mitchell Fotheringham





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Operatives were conscientious polite and friendly. I would recommend this company to anyone.
Rob Caldicott





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Excellent communication before order. Very knowledgeable and helpful during survey and provided very comprehensive, relevant and useable report.
David Kain





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Stoneworks we’re engaged by us (4 owners of separate flats within a Georgian A listed Building) to carry out a survey to help identify stonework defects which may be contributing to a water ingress. The report we received was exceptional, which included highly detailed photographs, some taken using a drone. The accompanying consultation from David, who has extensive experience in his field, was thorough and no question was too much trouble. The ingress has now been identified as a result. Very glad to have been referred to Stoneworks and would recommend 100%.
Laura Finlayson





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Stone masonry work done to a high standard by reliable and experienced firm
Robert Berry





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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The work undertaken was stonework repairs on a church (over 100 years old & a listed building). The first stage was an inspection, report & detailed tender which proved both the experience & professionalism of the owner, David. The second stage comprised the actual work which was carried out on schedule & to our complete satisfaction. At all stages we were kept informed & David went above & beyond in offering additional advice which he had gathered from his obviously wide experience of old, historical buildings. To sum up - excellent!





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Repair of stone wall has been carried out conscientiously and efficiently to completion within the time scale envisaged .
K Anderson