Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Building & Construction Partner in Langport
Makastone is a specialist building services company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship across Somerset and Dorset. Our expertise spans renovation, fireplace alterations, woodburning stove installations, and sash window restoration, supported by a team of skilled professionals. We prioritise customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every project meets exacting standards while maintaining respect for clients' homes.All our work is fully insured, and we extend our services beyond local regions for larger projects. With a foundation built on Daniel Makas' stonemasonry expertise since 2006, we combine traditional skills with modern techniques to provide reliable, tailored solutions for residential properties.
Services
Renovation & Refurbishing
Woodburning Stove Installations
Fireplace Alterations
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Sash Window Restoration
Stonemasonry
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- HETAS-registered woodburning stove installations
- Experienced team with specialist stonemasonry skills
- Fully insured building and renovation services
- Serving Somerset and Dorset with nationwide project capability
- Commitment to minimising disruption during home improvements
Associations and certifications
- HETAS
What people say
Brilliant service
Knowledgeable and meticulous
Fantastic job
Highly recommend
Efficient and professional
Services
Woodburning Stove Installations
We provide HETAS-registered woodburning stove installations, ensuring compliance with UK safety standards. Our specialists handle flue lining and fireplace alterations to accommodate modern stoves while preserving aesthetic appeal. Clients benefit from expert guidance on stove selection and efficient installation processes that minimise home disruption.
Sash Window Restoration
Specialist restoration of period sash windows maintains historical authenticity while improving functionality. Our craftsmen repair rotten frames, replace cords, and install draught-proofing solutions. This service extends the lifespan of original windows while enhancing thermal efficiency in heritage properties.
Kitchen & Bathroom Transformations
Comprehensive redesign and installation services for kitchens and bathrooms tailored to client specifications. We manage tiling, plumbing, cabinetry, and electrical work with minimal disruption. Projects focus on creating functional, value-adding spaces suited to modern living requirements.
Stonemasonry
Full spectrum stonemasonry including lime repointing, carving, and structural repairs. We restore weathered stone facades and create bespoke features using traditional techniques. Clients receive durable solutions that maintain architectural integrity for listed buildings and modern properties alike.
Fireplace Alterations
Modification and modernisation of existing fireplace systems for improved efficiency. Services include chimney relining, hearth replacements, and conversion to compliant woodburning setups. We ensure all work meets current regulations while respecting property character.
People
Daniel Makas
Founder
Daniel established Makastone after migrating from Gubin in 2006, leveraging his stone carving expertise. He expanded services to include HETAS-registered stove installations while maintaining rigorous quality standards. His leadership focuses on combining traditional craftsmanship with practical home improvement solutions.
Questions
What building services do you specialise in?
We specialise in woodburning stove installations, fireplace alterations, sash window restoration, kitchen/bathroom renovations, and stonemasonry. All work is fully insured with minimal disruption to your home.
Are your stove installations HETAS-certified?
Yes, all woodburning stove installations carry HETAS certification, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations and safety standards for solid fuel appliances.
Do you work outside Somerset and Dorset?
While our primary service area covers Somerset and Dorset, we regularly undertake projects further afield for larger contracts requiring our specialist skills.
How long do typical projects take?
Project duration varies by scope - smaller installations complete within days while extensive renovations typically last weeks. We provide realistic timelines during initial consultations.
Is financing available for home improvements?
We don't offer direct financing, but can provide detailed quotes to support third-party financing applications for your building projects.
Are your tradespeople insured?
Yes, Makastone holds comprehensive public liability insurance covering all aspects of our building and installation services.
Reviews (5)
Lisa Webster
May 12, 2021
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Fabulous service! Installed a log burner for us at The King Alfred Burrowbridge and I can't fault them. Excellent communication, timing, cleanliness & workmanship 👌
Jilly Eames
Jan 14, 2021
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***** 5 Stars HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Would highly recommend Daniel Soo professional and great communication Which is rare these days Great with advice and we are delighted with our new “wood burner “ He arranged… all the parts fir us and did a very neat and fabulous job Definitely contact him ...if you want a reliable and professional job carried it 100%
Would highly recommend Daniel Soo professional and great communication Which is rare these days Great with advice and we are delighted with our new “wood burner “ He arranged… all the parts fir us and did a very neat and fabulous job Definitely contact him ...if you want a reliable and professional job carried it 100%
Ian Cornish
Oct 05, 2020
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Daniel and the team from Makastone have done an outstanding job, restoring my Inglenook fireplace. This was a complex project that required demolition of a newer fireplace that has been built within the inglenook and then the restoration of the original stone work. The craftsmanship and attention to detail have been amazing and the result spectacular. Could not recommend them highly enough.
Scott Godley
Nov 23, 2018
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Daniel (and team) did a fantastic job installing a log burner, impressed throughout from his guidance during survey, quotation and installation. Workmanship is 1st class and extremely happy with final product. Highly recommend Makastone.
Nigel Davis
Mar 11, 2018
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Daniel installed just in time for the big freeze a couple of weeks ago. He responded promptly to our request and the work was carried out in less than three days efficiently and with minimum disruption. We would definitely recommend him - a true professional.
