Notes from the trade.
Matching 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.
Stone 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.
What Does Dry Stone Walling Cost? (Per Metre, and What Changes the Price)
Why dry stone walling is priced by area, the real cost drivers — the stone, the height, access and whether it's a rebuild — and how to compare quotes like-for-like.
5 Signs Your Stonework Needs Attention (Before It Gets Expensive)
Stone walls rarely fail overnight — they warn you first. The five signs we see most often around Dorset and Somerset, what each one means, and why catching them early saves money.
What Does Repointing Cost? A Clear Guide (and What Changes the Price)
Why repointing quotes vary so much — the real cost drivers in plain English, how to compare quotes like-for-like, and what to send us for a reliable steer.
Notes on looking after old stone
Occasional, practical notes on lime, stone and traditional repair — nothing salesy, and you can stop any time.