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Your questions answered about stonework companies near you
What does a stonemason do?
A stonemason is a highly skilled tradesperson working with slate, marble, granite, limestone and sandstone.
Stonemasons combine traditional stonemasonry skills and expert carving with modern design technology and innovative engineering.
They can undertake a wide range of bespoke projects – from repairing and maintaining stone statues, structures and buildings to cutting and carving stone for home interiors.
Whatever you need a stonemason for, it’s always a good idea to discuss the details of your project with them before starting any work.
Experienced stonemasons will often provide valuable professional advice and can suggest the best approach to save time, and possibly money.
Here are some of the most common jobs that you might find yourself needing a stonemason for:
- Conservation and restoration of a wide range of stonework
- Repairing damaged stonework on old houses, churches and monuments
- Make and fit stonework like window frames, archways and ornamental garden pieces
- Cutting and preparing stonework for building interiors
- Preparing and repairing headstones and statues
- Sourcing and cutting marble
Most stonemasons will also be happy to offer a consultancy service to help you develop ideas and requirements for your project from the outset.
The stonemason day rate for consultancy work may differ from the stonework itself, so it’s worth confirming this upfront.
How much does a stonemason charge?
If you need to hire stonework near you, you can expect the average stonemason day rate to cost between £250 – £350 per day.
The exact day rate you pay will depend on the level of experience of the stonemason as well as the nature and complexity of the work involved, and where you live in the country.
For smaller stonework jobs, the average stonemason hourly rate is around £31 – £44 per hour.
Again, that rate will depend on the individual stonemason – more experienced stonemasons may charge more.
You may also find that more complex stonemasonry work is charged at a higher rate.
Where to find flint in the UK?
Flint is a traditional building material that provides an artisan appeal to home projects.
Typically, British flint is a hard, fine-grained, glassy rock, made up of billions of microscopic crystals of the mineral known as quartz.
Flint occurs as small, irregular nodules. When freshly extracted from chalk, the stone is black or grey with a white crust.
However, weathered flints – from fields, river beds, beaches or gravel pits – can vary in colour from blue and grey to yellow, brown and orange.
Different types of flint can be found in many places across Southern England, mainly Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Classic and traditional, flint is a naturally occurring material and, as such, a great eco-friendly option for your home.
And while flint is a versatile stone it will vary in shape, colour and size because of its natural origins.
Contact an experienced stonework company who can advise on all the different applications for flint – from bespoke projects to restoration work.
How to build a flint wall?
Flint has been an important building material since Roman times. Indeed, there is a rich heritage of different styles of flint work throughout the country.
Not only is flint beautiful, but it’s extremely durable and weatherproof too. It also has a timeless look that suits properties of all ages.
As such, building a flint wall on your property will add much kerb appeal. However, because flint is watertight it can be hard to bond pieces together.
This means that if the wall isn’t well-maintained, the weather could weaken the structure of the wall and cause it to become structurally unsound.
All in all, it’s best to leave building a flint wall to expert stonework companies.
Contact our Checkatrade-approved tradespeople for more advice and an idea on price. You can rest easy that you’ll get a professional job done that will last for years.
What are the benefits of stonework?
Natural stonework offers so many benefits for your landscape and the interior of your property – both in looks and functionality.
And because you can pick from so many different types of natural stone – all with varying texture, shape, colour and size – there is something for everyone.
Here are some of the benefits of stonework:
- All-weather: can withstand all seasons and weather including rain, snow, and heat
- More stability: less likely to move due to frost/moisture levels
- Overall appeal: ages great, doesn’t fade over time
- Eco-friendly: natural stone is inherently environmentally friendly
- Classic elegance: will inject a timeless quality to any project
- Kerb appeal: natural stone adds value and aesthetic appeal to your property
- Variety: countless different shapes, sizes and textures available
How do I find the best stonework companies near me?
1. Use Checkatrade
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On average, our trades score 9 out of 10 on everything from reliability to tidiness.
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2. Read online reviews
Check online reviews to see how other people rated their experience.
We check the reviews on Checkatrade are from real people, and that trades meet our high standards.
3. Ask for recommendations
Recommendations from family and friends are priceless. Ask around locally to see if anyone can recommend reliable stonework companies near you.
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