Design and Consultancy
Early decisions always shape the success of every project.
Our design and consultancy service brings literal centuries of knowledge to the earliest stages of a project, when choices about stone, detailing and maintenance have the greatest impact.
We advise on concept, specification and long-term care, helping architects, surveyors and clients make confident, well-informed decisions that support both the architecture and the building’s future.
GUIDANCE FROM FIRST SKETCH TO LONG-TERM CARE
Every brief, building and stone type has its own demands. We support projects with stone selection advice, design and detailing input, surveys, condition reports, repair schedules and maintenance strategies.
Independent of any single quarry or supplier, we provide impartial guidance on performance, longevity, variability, cost and suitability. Our role is to clarify options, highlight risks and ensure stone is considered in the round – from appearance and weathering to buildability, compliance and ongoing upkeep.
HOW WE CAN ADVISE
DESIGN
Our service includes the structural design of the stone assembly, including the connecting brackets where necessary, and also drawing the geometry in 3D.
FABRICATION
Using our state-of-the-art factory and machinery we can make the treads to any shape and detail you require.
INSTALLATION
With a bit of forethought and provision of temporary lifting beams, the installation process becomes a relatively smooth and simple process.
INSTALLATION
With a bit of forethought and provision of temporary lifting beams, the installation process becomes a relatively smooth and simple process.
Stone Selection and Technical Suitability
Different stones behave in different ways, and choosing the right one can influence the success of a project long before fabrication begins. We offer impartial guidance on material suitability, durability, finishes and long-term performance, helping clients make well-informed decisions at any point in the process. Whether reviewing options at concept stage or advising mid-project, our support brings clarity to a complex field.
Design Development and Detailing
Good stone detailing protects both the design intent and the buildability of the scheme. We assist with jointing logic, profiles, restraint methods and interface conditions whenever that expertise is needed. Our input can be used to review a single detail, resolve a specific junction, or support a wider set of drawings. Even one piece of well-considered detailing can remove risk and support smoother progress on site.
Creative Design Input
Where projects call for expressive stone elements, we help refine geometry, explore carving potential and shape concept ideas into workable solutions. This service is often used on a standalone basis for a single component or focal point. Our team brings both artistic sensitivity and technical judgement.
Surveys, Inspections and Condition
For existing or historic structures, accurate assessment is essential before any intervention. We offer surveys that identify condition, diagnose underlying issues and outline repair options. Clients often use this service independently to support planning applications, conservation discussions or internal decision-making.
Reports, Specifications and Repair Schedules
Clear documentation is often required even when the scope is limited. We prepare advisory notes, technical reports, specifications and schedules that define what work is needed and how it should be carried out. These documents support accurate pricing, reduce uncertainty and give project teams a reliable reference throughout the build.
Mock-ups, Samples and Trial Assemblies
Some design decisions are best made through physical testing. We're able to produce sample sets, finish trials and mock-ups to help validate material choices, refine detailing or demonstrate a specific approach. This service can be commissioned on its own and is especially useful for projects with high visual or technical expectations.
Measurement, Templating and CAD
Precise geometry underpins much of modern-day quality stonework. We provide laser surveys, physical templating and CAD drawing services, supporting architects, builders and fabricators who require accurate information for manufacture or coordination. This ensures dimensional certainty regardless of who completes the installation.
Rolling Inspection and Maintenance Planning
Long-term stewardship of stone buildings benefits from a periodic expert review. Our rolling inspection service helps identify emerging issues and prioritise interventions or forward planning. Clients often use this independently as part of estate management, conservation planning or annual review programmes.
A LONG-TERM PARTNER FOR STONE DECISIONS
Design and consultancy is where our craft, technical understanding and experience come together before a tool is lifted.
By involving us early, you gain a specialist perspective on how stone can support your project – from creative possibilities to practical constraints and long-term performance.
Whether you need a single piece of advice or an ongoing relationship across surveys, reports and maintenance, we act as a trusted partner, helping ensure that every decision made in stone stands up over time.
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