Heritage & Stone Restoration in the Mendip Hills
Mendip Stonemasons
Mendip Stonemasons is a specialist stone craftsmanship company delivering bespoke stonework, restoration, and architectural stone solutions defined by heritage technique, artistic skill, and technical precision. We combine traditional knowledge with modern innovation to create work of lasting beauty, integrity, and structural reliability.
Our Services
Mendip Stonemasons provides a full range of stonemasonry solutions, from architectural and structural work to heritage restoration and bespoke carving.
Heritage Restoration
Heritage restoration involves carefully repairing or rebuilding parts of a building to reflect its original period and historic character. This can include using new or salvaged stone or carrying out targeted repairs to preserve the existing fabric.
Surfaces are cleaned using gentle techniques, such as conservator’s brushes with water, while more stubborn deposits can be treated with a Thermatech DOFF system — a high-temperature, high-pressure steam cleaning method. Once cleaned, cracks or damaged areas are repaired with traditional mortar techniques or stone replacement, restoring the stone and surrounding structure to its original condition.
Stone Repairs & Conservation
Our repairs and conservation services focus on preserving stonework and protecting it from further damage. We replace individual stones that have cracked or delaminated to prevent water ingress and avoid worsening deterioration, particularly during harsh winter conditions.
Where full replacement isn’t required, we carry out meticulous mortar repairs, carefully mixing sand and stone dust to match the original material. Layered and, when necessary, reinforced with armatures, these repairs can seamlessly replicate existing stone. Maintaining well-pointed joints is also key, ensuring the building remains structurally sound and visually authentic for years to come.
Architectural Masonry
Architectural masonry is at the core of our craft. Using our own technical drawings and full-scale templates, we transfer designs directly onto stone to create each feature with precision. Whether restoring original elements or crafting new ones, every piece is carefully shaped and finished to exacting standards.
We also work from architect-supplied drawings to produce arches, columns, mouldings, and bespoke stone components built to millimetre accuracy. The result is stonework that is both structurally sound and visually striking, seamlessly blending function with elegance.
Bespoke Masonry
As skilled stonemasons, we bring any vision to life, creating detailed drawings and working with all types of stone to craft truly bespoke features. Collaborating closely with clients, we combine your ideas with our expertise to design and produce stonework tailored perfectly to your property.
Our bespoke stonework includes custom fireplaces, headstones and letter carving, and a wide range of architectural or garden features. From patios and water features to steps and balustrades, every piece is crafted with precision, durability, and careful attention to aesthetic detail.
Our Projects
Whether repairing centuries old architecture or shaping new stone features, we bring the same high standard of workmanship to every project. These examples highlight the care and expertise that define our practice.