Find dry stone wallers near me

Do you need help building or restoring a dry stone wall, but are unsure who to hire? Checkatrade can help.

Read on for everything you need to know about finding skilled dry stone wallers near you.

We'll help you find installers to build a structure that stands the test of time.

Find the best dry stone wallers near me

1. Search your postcode

Enter your postcode in our search tool to browse the checked and reviewed dry stone wallers in your area.

2. Easily check and compare

View profiles, check experience, read customer reviews and see examples of their work. Then create a shortlist of dry stone wall contractors covering your local area.

3. Get in touch

Contact your chosen dry stone wall builder to discuss the job, request quotes, and arrange a site visit.

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Why use Checkatrade to find dry stone wallers near me?

To make sure your dry stone wall is still standing in centuries to come, you'll want to hire a tradesperson with the right skills for the job. That's where Checkatrade comes in.

Only tradespeople who pass our checks and commit to upholding the Checkatrade Standard appear in our listings. So you know it will be a job done right, whichever tradeperson you choose.

To find checked and reviewed tradespeople for dry stone wall restoration and repair in your area, simply search your postcode – it's that easy.

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Dry stone walling techniques - what's involved?

The trick of a stable dry stone wall is the system of interlocking stones that sit together to form the wall structure. This allows the wall to settle naturally and to survive frost.

Building a dry stone wall takes skill, patience, and precision. Here’s a quick overview of the key steps:

1. Preparing the ground – The wall area is marked out, and the stones are sorted by size, ready for building

2. Laying the foundations – A shallow trench (around a foot deep) is dug, using the largest stones to create a solid base

3. Building the layers – Stones are carefully stacked in alternating patterns to keep the wall stable and balanced

4. Strengthening the structure – Smaller stones fill gaps between larger ones, while ‘through stones’ placed at intervals tie both sides together

5. Adding the top layer – Finally, upright ‘topping stones’ are fitted tightly along the top to finish and protect the wall

How much do dry stone wallers charge?

As a guide price, expect to pay £200 per square metre for a dry stone walling expert to build a double-sided freestanding wall, including toppings.

To make sure you're getting an exact price, ask your tradesperson if they include the following in their quote:

• Footing preparation

• Moving the stone to the site

• Clearing up after the wall is finished

For more detailed information, check out our dry stone walling cost guide. Or contact a dry stone walling contractor now to get a quote.

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What should I look for when hiring a dry stone waller?

Ask the following questions to hire right:

• Do you have a DSWA accreditation?

• Have you worked on similar-sized projects?

• Can you show examples or photos of previous dry stone walls you’ve installed?

• Do you work with different types of stone, such as slate or sandstone?

• What’s included in your quote (foundations, labour, and sourcing and transporting stone)?

• Do you have insurance to cover any potential damage during installation?

Why use Checkatrade to find dry stone wallers near you?

• Checked - Every Checkatrade tradesperson must pass up to 12 checks and commit to upholding the Checkatrade Standard

• Reviewed - Over 6.2 million reviews have been published on Checkatrade

• Guaranteed - We guarantee Checkatrade tradespeople's work, claim up to £1,000 - T&Cs apply

Request a quote, search in the Checkatrade app, or enter your postcode below to find checked and reviewed dry stone wall contractors near you.

Frequently asked questions about dry stone wallers near you

What is dry stone walling?

Dry stone walling is a method of building walls without the use of cement or mortar to hold them together. Drystack (or drystane in Scotland) is another name for this craft.

You’ll typically see dry stone walls used for the boundaries of fields and churchyards. In residential areas, dry stone walling is particularly striking for terracing and in landscaped gardens.

Throughout the UK, you'll find lots of different styles of walling depending on the type of stone available. For example, thin slate in the Lake District and large boulders in the southwest of Scotland.

How long do dry stone walls last?

Generally, limestone perishes after 100 years, but you can expect granite to last much longer because the stone is harder and more durable. However, when a dry stone wall does finally fail, it can be rebuilt using the same stone.

What should I look for when hiring a dry stone waller?

Look for experience, previous examples of work, positive reviews, appropriate insurance, and accreditation with the Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA).

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