
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.
We’re really pleased with the quality and workmanship carried out by Thomas and his team who were hardworking and courteous.
Thomas and his team carried out major repairs to the external stonework of our church building. The were knowledgeable and skilled and worked very efficiently. They were also clean, tidy and considerate.
Extensive renovation work carried out to walled garden, including replacement coping, re-point and replacement bricks where necessary to match existing.
Very pleased with the work carried out by TJ Ferris. From the beginning, Thomas was very helpful, which made the decision process easy and the end result is excellent.
Costs were slightly above the original estimate but I believe they were honest in their approach and would not hesitate to use again.
Prompt, friendly and business like, Thomas checked out, assessed and estimated for repair of a dangerous broken step at the bottom of our common stairwell. Ahead of schedule and, at short notice, he resolved our problem to everyone’s satisfaction. TJF Stonemasonry is local to the Canongate and we would be more than happy to avail ourselves of their splendid services again. Highly recommended.
Very happy with work completed on a listed building to repair damaged stonework around a window and preventative work to redress heavily weathered pointing.
Thomas and his team were a pleasure to deal with and were very professional during the work. The finish blends very well with the existing stonework and I would have no hesitation commissioning TJ Ferris for any further work I required or recommending them to others.
High quality work.
Thomas and his team repaired, repointed and replaced the landing of our colony external stairs. As the render was removed from the step walls it became clear the steps were in greater disrepair than we thought. Thomas was quick to make the steps safe and clearly explained the additional works needed.
He also repaired some weathered stone work and removed old cement repairs repointing with the correct mortar.
Thomas and his team were polite and friendly and tidy.
We have used Thomas and his team several times do undertake stonework and other external repairs at Abbeyhill Baptist Church in Edinburgh. The building is over 100 years old now and the stonework needed significant work. Thomas undertook this work to a high quality, and several neighbours commented on how quiet the work was despite stonework repairs taking place. We have subsequently used Thomas’ services for other repairs to the building and recommend his services highly.