Services
Although stonemasonry skills are traditionally used for conservation and restoration work, they can also be applied in a variety of settings, from hard landscaping and new builds to interior work in both modern and historic settings.
Conservation
T J Ferris Stonemasonry offer our services to everyone looking to preserve and protect historic buildings whether Conservation Architect, Trusts & Bodies or private clients. With a wide range of in-house skills and a select group of specialist suppliers providing everything from initial specialist Consultancy services through to the complete delivery of complex Conservation and Restoration projects.
Restoration
We have a rich history in restoring heritage properties across the whole of the UK. Projects range from the complete restoration of Grade A structures and listed buildings to dovecotes, churches, bridges, chimneys and estate walls.
Hard landscaping
Our stone masons can implement stunning designs, creating beautiful additions to any garden. From boundary walls, patios and driveways to meandering walkways, raised flowerbeds and ponds. We regularly undertake projects for stone paving, kerbing, pillars, steps, patios and arches. We have over 20 years’ experience in restoring exterior stonework to its former glory or creating new build hard landscaping projects along traditional lines.
Dry Stone Walling / Dyking
Whether forming structural or decorative features for example drystone facades, retaining walls, pillars, steps, seats, tables, drystone BBQ’s, drystone bridges the only limitation is the imagination.
Interior Services
We also work in a more modern setting, providing high quality workmanship to bring stone, marble and reclaimed wooden and architectural antiques into new houses and buildings. From fireplaces to marble bathrooms and stone walls our services enhance the design of new properties. We will consider any inspired ideas: a client once asked us to convert a number of pews recovered from a church into a library in her home to great effect.
New build work
Ensuring that new build work is in keeping with its historic environment, we undertake all types of structural alterations and have a proven track record in completing sympathetic new builds including extensions, conservatories, garages and porches. We also undertake all chimney work, dig and lay new foundations and build concrete block foundations and facing brick work for new build projects.
Lime pointing
Lime mortar allows buildings or walls to breath either through the pointing separating the masonry or a render coating. Over time, however, lime mortar will deteriorate and need re-pointing to ensure that buildings are weather-proof. The team at T J Ferris Stonemasonry has extensive experience in the re-pointing of lime-built walls and buildings, having served apprenticeships and attended training courses with the Scottish Lime Centre.
Stone and Masonry Repair
Comonoly a blend of Lime, fine aggregate filler and additives forming various brands and specifications of conservation approved stone repair mortar designed for use on natural stone and period brickwork. It is extremely versatile and can be matched for colour and finish to almost any masonry.
Sub-contracting
T J Ferris works with existing sub-contractors in a collaborative and respectful way. We can also recommend sub-contractors for specific projects where additional skillsets are required. These include joiners and specialist carpenters, glaziers and designers. Those we recommend produce work of the highest standard and uphold the same standard of customer-focused principles we follow ourselves.
