Traditional masonry, honest repair
Period, listed and traditionally-built stone — repaired and built the way it was meant to be, across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.
Services
Repointing
Raking out failed or cementitious joints and repointing in breathable lime mortar suited to historic and traditionally-built stone.
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Lime Pointing & Repointing
Raking out failed or cementitious joints and repointing in breathable lime mortar suited to historic and traditionally-built stone.
Conservation02Stone Conservation & Repair
Repair and conservation of weathered or damaged stonework, retaining as much original fabric as possible through piecing-in, indenting and consolidation.
Cleaning03Stone Cleaning
Gentle, fabric-appropriate cleaning and paint removal on stone elevations and features, matched to the substrate and its condition.
Walling04Dry Stone Walling
Building and rebuilding dry stone walls and boundary features using traditional, mortar-free technique.
Heritage05Heritage & Listed Building Works
Stone and masonry works to listed and historic buildings, planned and documented to suit conservation requirements.
New Build06New Build Masonry
Natural stone masonry for new build and extension projects, from coursed walling through to detailing.
Stone that speaks for itself
Common questions
Why use lime mortar instead of cement?
Older and traditionally-built stone needs to breathe. Cement traps moisture against the stone, which leads to damp and accelerated decay. Breathable lime mortar lets moisture move out of the wall and stays softer than the stone, so it’s the mortar that weathers rather than the masonry. We match the mix to the building.
Do you work on listed and historic buildings?
Yes. We carry out stone and masonry works to listed and historic buildings, planned and documented to suit conservation requirements, and we’re happy to work alongside your architect, surveyor or conservation officer.
How do I get a quote?
Get in touch with a few details — and photos if you have them — and we’ll arrange to come and see the work. Quotes are free and come with a clear scope of what’s included, along with a note of anything that might change once the work is opened up. Send us your details to get started.
How long will the work take?
It depends on the job and the weather — lime work in particular needs the right conditions to cure properly. We’ll give you a realistic timescale with the quote and keep you updated as the work progresses.
What areas do you cover?
We’re based in Gillingham in North Dorset and work across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire — including Shaftesbury, Wincanton, Sherborne, Blandford Forum and the surrounding villages. If you’re a little outside that, ask and we’ll let you know.
Notes from the trade
Lime Mortar vs Cement Pointing: What's Right for Old Stonework?
The plain-English guide to why lime mortar usually beats cement on older stone — how each behaves, the warning signs of a hard repair gone wrong, and what good pointing looks like.
Read → 25 Jun 2026Matching New Stone to an Old Building
How new stonework is made to sit with an existing building — the stone, the coursing, the mortar and the detailing — so an extension or new wall reads as part of the place, not bolted on.
Read → 23 Jun 2026Stone Cleaning: What It Costs, and When It's Worth Doing
What drives the cost of cleaning stone — the method, the soiling and the stone itself — plus the honest question most people skip: whether cleaning is worth doing at all.
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