Stoneworks

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%.

Stone masonry work done to a high standard by reliable and experienced firm

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!

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

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.

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.

repair and replacement work to a curved stone wall

The Stoneworks team repointed our large Victorian house over several months. This included rebuilding several chimneys. They were very thorough and professional and kept us informed at every stage. They have made a beautiful job of the building and I would highly recommend them.

Replacement of some exterior stonework on 18th century stable conversion. Very good quality of work, carried out within the agreed timescale and budget to a set price, and with excellent communication at all stages. Not the cheapest but still good value for money for a smooth experience and a good end result. Stoneworks really understand period stone buildings and can be relied upon to give sound advice.

We had stone gate piers repaired and reseated following a collision with a reversing skip lorry. The gates were also repaired by Mr Lyndesay's choice of Blacksmith.
All the work was carried out timeously, and to the highest standard, at a very reasonable price.

The Stoneworks team re-built and pointed walls and chimneys, following professional consultations and friendly advice. They were there in all weathers and nothing was too much trouble. The end result looks terrific and should last for many years to come.

Replacement of stone block at gable corner. Drilling of a drip channel underneath entrance above basement. Re-pointing in suitable material and colour for a Grade A Listed Building
Careful craftsmanship and v high quality materials. The employees were courteous and obviously skilled. They were tidy and extremely considerate to residents in the vicinity.

The work was carried out on a Church of Scotland Manse from 1897. Eroded chimney was taken down, materials set aside for reuse or replaced with new matching masonry. Wall head repaired and stack rebuilt. All access scaffolding and lifting equipment was provided satisfactorily. Gable was repointed where required.
CDM plan was prepared and agreed with the Church Property Convener. The works were completed to our complete satisfaction, to a high standard of finish, on time and within budget.

David and his team are a credit to their profession and maintain the upmost professionalism and integrity. From the outset I had trust and assurance in David's findings and recommendations. His detailed report was easy to understand and highlighted what needed done without any surprises or hidden costs. His team are time served with considerable experiance in restoring historical buildings. I watched in awe at the level of traditional skills his team possessed, their knowledge of stonework and the enjoyment they took from their finished product, they were really likeable. I had all walls on my semi detached victorian house raked and repointed, replacement stone to chimney stack, chimney pots removed and reset, front bay window columns/lintels repositioned (after historical movement), and inner walls rebuilt for new beams. Work completed in approx 1 month. Absolute first class and highly recommended!

Excellent work - I would strongly recommend Stoneworks

David and his team at Stoneworks were very professional. An accurate quotation was provided as were a detailed time line 6 months in advance with various options included.
The work was carried out perfectly and within the the time frame allowed.
Each night the site was left tidy and we are very pleased with the result and would recommend him again and again.
Stoneworks were not cheap but were good value for money- reliable and very responsive when issues arose.

The Kirkmichael Trust have used David Lindsay and Stoneworks twice, once for carving two full size medieval ornate crosses to be exhibited in the nave and chancel at Kirkmichael in the Black Isle, and a second time for carving a full-size tablestone slab with inscription to replace a smashed tablestone slab in the kirkyard at Kirkmichael in the Black Isle. David was very reliable, honest, checked with us where there were any decisions to be made, delivered when he said he would deliver, thoroughly professional.