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T J Ferris Stonemasonry
My father is a master joiner and builder with a passion for stonemasonry which he passed on to me. After helping on his sites from a young age I took to bricklaying like a duck to mortar, but quickly learned that stone was the finest material on site, requiring a great degree of skill and offering a huge variety of work.
While working with my father and brothers restoring old homes and building new ones, I completed an apprenticeship in banker and fixer masonry at Edinburgh College.
Services
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.
Testimonials
"Tom and his team repaired a section of wall and renewed pointing in my garden in May 2024. Despite some unavoidable delays due to the wet weather, the job was done efficiently and to a high standard. Courteous and easy to communicate with throughout the project."
Tim Barnes
"Thomas and his team took on a total wall collapse in our garden. They tackled this large job without fuss and extremely professionally. The job was completed ahead of schedule and to budget. Excellent team of skilled guys. I’ve recommended them to several people already and would have no hesitation in doing so again.I’ve added a before picture to this review for context."
Stephen Weir
"Work done on a shared chimney with tricky access. Survey and quote was done quickly and thoroughly with good solutions for access compared to other options. Work was done to a high standard, quickly and tidy. Would highly recommend Thomas and would use again"
Douglas Cook
