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You want stonework done on your London property but do you need a stone mason or a paving contractor? The terms get used interchangeably, but they’re actually distinct crafts serving…

Stone staircases do double duty in landscape and architectural design, they solve practical elevation challenges and add sculptural beauty and character. Beautiful stone staircases don’t happen by accident. They require…

Discovering cracked or damaged stonework on a listed building can be a homeowner’s nightmar, especially in London, where over 20,000 listed properties stand as pillars of architectural history. The prospect…

Georgian architecture defines the character of central London, Bath, and Edinburgh, standing as a timeless testament to 18th-century British craftsmanship and classical ideals. Spanning the reigns of Georges I through…

The Edwardian era (1901-1914) was brief, yet transformative for British architecture. Sandwiched between the ornate excesses of the Victorian period and the clean lines of modernism, it marked a pivotal…

Victorian terraces are one of the most iconic features of London’s architecture, with millions of them built between 1837 and 1901. These beautiful homes, which range from 100 to 180…

Cleaning a heritage building’s facade is a delicate balancing act. Remove too much and you damage irreplaceable stonework. Remove too little and pollution, biological growth, and grime continue their slow…

Window sills and lintels may not be the first elements you think about when it comes to building maintenance, but they play a critical role in protecting the integrity of…

Every time you walk past a Georgian terrace in Bloomsbury or a Victorian mansion in Kensington, you’re looking at the work of stonemasons, part of a craft that stretches back…

Ever walked past a medieval cathedral or a beautifully restored Georgian façade and wondered who keeps these treasures standing? Stonemasons do and it’s a craft that’s very much alive today….