Stone Restoration & Conservation

Careful repair and conservation of period stonework, using lime mortars and matched stone.

Most of what we do is repair, not replacement. A weathered mullion, a spalling quoin or a failing parapet rarely needs to be torn out. We assess the fabric first, identify why the stone has decayed, and put right the cause before the symptom.

We cut and carve replacement stone by hand to match the original profiles, and bed everything in lime mortar rather than cement, so the wall can breathe as it was built to. Where a stone can be conserved in place, it is: piecing-in, indenting and lime repair keep as much historic material as possible.

We are comfortable working on listed buildings and within conservation areas, and we are happy to liaise with conservation officers and architects on specification and consents.

What's included

Lime mortar repointing and bedding
Hand-cut stone indents and piecing-in
Ashlar and rubble wall rebuilding
Mullion, cill and parapet repair
Facade cleaning by conservation-safe methods

Recent restoration projects

Questions

Why lime mortar rather than cement?

Cement traps moisture in soft historic stone and speeds up decay. Lime lets the wall breathe and stays sacrificial, so the mortar weathers rather than the stone.

Do you work on listed buildings?

Yes. We work regularly on listed and conservation-area buildings and will liaise with the conservation officer and architect on specification and any consents needed.

Can you match our existing stone?

In almost every case. We source from Cotswold quarries and match by bed, colour and texture, then finish new work by hand to sit with the old.