Edinburgh Stone Repair Ltd

Stonemason Stone Repair Services

Edinburgh Stone Repairs & Masonry survey and quote for repairs required to existing stonework, and also to any new stone projects you may be considering. We also offer a stone cleaning service to clients.

We undertake all stone work from private and commercial clients including:

• Working & fixing structural and ornamental stonework.

• Working and fixing formal front steps, setting out & laying stone flooring in/outdoors.

• Cosmetic repairs to stonework; stone in-plant, stone render & mortar joints.

• Stone sculpture repair.

Lithomex

Lithomex has high vapour permeability, low modulus of elasticity, excellent bond characteristics and achieves early freeze thaw resistance. Lithomex develops early strength but not such that it becomes stronger than the background. Our stonemasons priority on each repair project is to make sure it is a near perfect match to the stone as we can, paying particular attention to its colour, tone, surface texture, tool markings, grain and weathering. We use traditional methods using lime-based mortars, which will allow the walls to breathe.

Maintenance, Construction, Renovation & Repair

Edinburgh Stone Repairs & Masonry is based in Edinburgh. We are experienced builders. Our company specialises in building maintenance, construction, roof repairs, roofing, building renovation and repair. We provide all the trades and services required for homeowners, landlords and business clients.

From small repairs to full renovations and new builds, we welcome any work you have. We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of workmanship at reasonable prices to ensure our customers get the best value from our service.

Lime Pointing

Edinburgh Stone Repairs & Masonry specialise in the application of various types of lime plaster and lime mortar to historic, heritage and conservation buildings across Edinburgh and Central Scotland. The approach taken by us is both simple and effective. We use traditional methods combined with a knowledge of suitable modern materials. So whether that means matching the lime mortar of the building to replace it ‘like for like’ or ascertaining what the best eco materials available are that can do the building the justice it deserves.

Lime Wash & Lime Painting Services

Lime wash is pure slaked lime in water. It produces a unique surface glow due to the double refraction of calcite crystals. Limewash and whitewash both cure to become the same material.

When whitewash or limewash is initially applied, it has very low opacity, which can lead novices to overthicken the paint. Drying increases opacity and subsequent curing increases opacity even further.

Limewash relies on being drawn into a substrate unlike a modern paint that adheres to the surface. The process of being drawn in needs to be controlled by damping down. If a wall is not damped, it can leave the lime and pigments on the surface powdery; if the wall is saturated, then there is no surface tension and this can result in failure of the limewash. Damping down is not difficult but it does need to be considered before application of the limewash.

We Specialise In Stone Replacements

At Edinburgh Stone Repair we specialise in stone replacements, any stone that is structurally not safe must be cut out and replaced using same material and dressed to match original sandstone.

Openings In Traditional Masonry Buildings Has Never Been Surpassed

This method of fitting timber frames to openings in traditional masonry buildings has never been surpassed. The original mastic for junctions between masonry, render and wooden windows and doors, also used extensively for leaded or metal framed windows up and down the length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland for at least 200 years, Burnt Sand Mastic fell out of favour because it required site mixing.

Repairs To Iconic Buildings

At Edinburgh Stone Repair Ltd we carry out stone repairs to a various church’s and iconic building throughout Scotland including Meadowbank Church, Portobello Church, Carlton Hill monuments and Bonaly Tower.

We replace unsafe masonry structures and dress sandstone to match the original sandstone curving and secured with 20mm stainless steel dowels and poxy glue then built with traditional lime mortar to preserve Edinburgh for many years to come.

We Repair Stairs

Edinburgh Stone Repair Ltd carry out step repair through out Edinburgh from repointing communal steps that are letting water ingress into there basement to replacing full step with natural sandstone and dressed to match original or even cutting out the damaged sections of steps and dowelling new stone and fixed with stone glue to secure. We also offer stone cleaning service to communal steps to stop the risk of pedestrians slipping by removing moss and algae using superheated Doff system and Sealing sandstone with breathable anti slip sealer.