Stoneworks
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We offer impartial and expert building surveying services for both residential and commercial clients. Utilising traditional inspection methods alongside advanced drone technology, we conduct Drone Surveys, Bespoke Building Surveys, Masonry Surveys, and RICS Home Surveys.
Our drones provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to conventional inspection methods like scaffolding and cherry pickers, allowing visual inspection of hard-to-reach areas and delivering high-resolution images and videos for accurate condition assessments of masonry, roofs, chimneys, and rainwater systems.
We can safely and quickly inspect city centre tenements including parts of the building that are normally inaccessible, producing a condition report that identifies problem areas and recommends options for repairs and maintenance.
Our surveys can be tailored to your needs, including features such as traffic light condition ratings, annotated photographs, sketches, and roof layouts. We offer everything from focused roof inspections to comprehensive building surveys. With over 35 years of experience in the built heritage sector, we bring extensive knowledge of permeable materials like stone and lime mortars to our work.
We also carry out RICS Home Surveys Level 2 and Level 3, using a standardised template with traffic light ratings to indicate the condition of various building elements. These surveys, popular among home buyers, offer a general health check of the property.
All surveys are conducted by an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with specialised qualifications in Conservation of Masonry and Energy Efficiency for Older & Traditional Buildings. Our drone surveys are carried out by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) registered pilots who are qualified to GVC standard and trained to operate under our Operational Authorisation issued by the CAA.
Our drones provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to conventional inspection methods like scaffolding and cherry pickers, allowing visual inspection of hard-to-reach areas and delivering high-resolution images and videos for accurate condition assessments of masonry, roofs, chimneys, and rainwater systems.
We can safely and quickly inspect city centre tenements including parts of the building that are normally inaccessible, producing a condition report that identifies problem areas and recommends options for repairs and maintenance.
Our surveys can be tailored to your needs, including features such as traffic light condition ratings, annotated photographs, sketches, and roof layouts. We offer everything from focused roof inspections to comprehensive building surveys. With over 35 years of experience in the built heritage sector, we bring extensive knowledge of permeable materials like stone and lime mortars to our work.
We also carry out RICS Home Surveys Level 2 and Level 3, using a standardised template with traffic light ratings to indicate the condition of various building elements. These surveys, popular among home buyers, offer a general health check of the property.
All surveys are conducted by an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with specialised qualifications in Conservation of Masonry and Energy Efficiency for Older & Traditional Buildings. Our drone surveys are carried out by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) registered pilots who are qualified to GVC standard and trained to operate under our Operational Authorisation issued by the CAA.
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Drone surveys 2024Some of the surveys we have carried out.
Inspection of city centre tenements. Stonemasonry surveys.
Some examples from the last few months of the types of buildings we survey.
Inspection of high-level building elements using drones.
stonemasonry and roof inspection.
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4.9 out of 5 based on
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7th July 2023Value 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
25th June 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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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
8th June 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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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.
22nd May 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We had a drone inspection of a roof undertaken, quick service, great quality of images showing close up detail.
Nick
17th May 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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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..
24th April 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Very professional and knowledgeable, and comprehensive advice given. Would recommend
Peter Liu
16th April 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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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
16th March 2023Value 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
7th March 2023Value 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.
4th February 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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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.
4th January 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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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
9th November 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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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
28th April 2022Value 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
5th January 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Excellent communication before order. Very knowledgeable and helpful during survey and provided very comprehensive, relevant and useable report.
David Kain
4th November 2021Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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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
30th July 2021Value 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
9th November 2020Value 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!
7th November 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Repair of stone wall has been carried out conscientiously and efficiently to completion within the time scale envisaged .
K Anderson
17th October 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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I was lucky to have Stoneworks take on my small job to erect a memorial headstone for my mother whose casket I brought back to Scotland for burial. Communication was excellent from the start and David was good about planning meetings. The headstone came from Ukraine and shipping had logistical challenges but David was willing to go out of his way and also worked to keep costs low. When the council decided the other family headstone needed to be re-erected, David took on that task with a cheery attitude. He worked hard in inclement weather to meet our funeral deadline and did a beautiful job. Having the headstone placed before the burial meant so much to me and if mom was looking down, she would be as pleased and grateful to David and Stoneworks as I was.
Valerie Chalcraft
8th February 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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We have used David Lindsay and Stoneworks on two occasions - once for stonework repairs on the frontage of a Victorian tenement, and once for the rebuild of cellar stairs and related walls at a Georgian tenement. David and his team were excellent on both jobs, and we have recommended them to others on many occasions. They are responsive, straightforward, reliable, hardworking and do high quality work. I would use them again at the drop of a hat.
