Business Details
34 Years
experience
Bespoke Stone Fireplaces in York
Established in 1992, The Stone Fireplace Company has built a reputation for excellence in hand-crafted stone fire surrounds and architectural stonemasonry. Our team, led by director Robin Winterton, brings decades of expertise honed through prestigious projects including York Minster and Salisbury Cathedral. As a family-run business, we combine traditional techniques with modern design, offering bespoke solutions tailored to each client's vision. Our materials are sourced from quarries in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and County Durham, ensuring quality and regional authenticity.Featured on BBC2's Restoration Home and in Period Living magazine, we provide nationwide service with a commitment to preserving heritage craftsmanship while meeting contemporary needs. Our showroom in Sutton-on-the-Forest allows clients to experience our work firsthand, supported by expert guidance throughout the design and installation process.
Services
Fire surrounds
Stone flooring
Architectural stonemasonry
Name plaques
Restoration work
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialist stonemasonry expertise
- Our team includes York Minster-trained master craftsmen
- We use locally quarried limestone and sandstone materials
- We provide nationwide design and installation services
- Our work featured on BBC2's Restoration Home
What people say
Thrilled to bits
Fantastic fireplaces
Exceeded expectations
Proper job
Beautiful Yorkshire Rose
Services
Stone fire surrounds
Hand-carved limestone and sandstone fire surrounds tailored to client specifications. Available in traditional and contemporary styles, suitable for solid fuel, gas or electric installations. Each piece combines centuries-old techniques with modern design requirements, ensuring unique focal points for residential properties.
Architectural stonemasonry
Specialist restoration and replication of historic stonework for listed buildings and period properties. Services include window sills, shelves and decorative features using traditional methods. Projects have included work on York Minster and other heritage sites, maintaining structural integrity while preserving historical accuracy.
Stone flooring
Custom-cut limestone and sandstone flooring solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Available in various finishes and patterns, our flooring combines durability with aesthetic appeal. Materials are sourced from English quarries, ensuring regional authenticity and environmental sustainability through reduced transportation requirements.
Name plaques
Hand-carved stone name plaques for residential and commercial properties. Available in multiple stone types with custom lettering and decorative elements. Each plaque is individually crafted to client specifications, offering a permanent, weather-resistant solution that enhances property entrances with bespoke detailing.
Restoration work
Specialist conservation of historic stonework using traditional techniques and matching materials. Services include replication of damaged elements, structural repairs and period-appropriate detailing. Our team has worked on Grade I listed buildings and other protected structures, maintaining original character while ensuring structural longevity.
People
Robin Winterton
Director
Master stonemason with 30+ years' experience, trained at York Minster. Specialist in heritage restoration and bespoke fireplace design. Featured on BBC2's Restoration Home for work at Coulton Mill. Combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design principles.
Rosie Winterton
Apprentice Stonemason
Third-generation stonemason trained at York College. Specialises in hand-carved plaques and decorative elements. Brings contemporary perspective to traditional techniques while maintaining family business values and craftsmanship standards.
Questions
What materials do you use for fire surrounds?
We use locally quarried limestone and sandstone from Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and County Durham. These materials match historic buildings and provide excellent durability.
Can you create bespoke fireplace designs?
Yes, we specialise in custom designs. Clients can provide their own ideas or work with our design service to create unique fire surrounds tailored to their property's character.
Do you work outside Yorkshire?
We provide nationwide service across the UK, having completed projects from Aberdeen to Cornwall, including London and the South East.
What styles of fireplaces can you produce?
We create traditional open fireplaces, contemporary wood-burning stove surrounds, and period-appropriate designs for listed buildings using authentic materials and techniques.
How long does a typical project take?
From initial consultation to installation, most fireplace projects take 6-8 weeks depending on complexity and material availability for bespoke commissions.
Can you match existing stonework in older properties?
Yes, our team specialises in replicating historic stonework. We can source matching materials and replicate carving styles to seamlessly integrate new work with existing features.
Reviews (7)
Jan Palmer
Jan 18, 2022
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We have recently had a new fireplace made and fitted by Robin Winterton and his team at the Stone Fireplace Company and were absolutely delighted with it. The quality and design is everything we wanted and the finished result is wonderful. From the beginning, Robins advice and experience helped us choose the right stone to suit our room and we looked at several designs with him, in the workshop and online, before making our final choice. It has been much admired!! Thank you to Robin and team at The Stone Fireplace Company.
Ian Tate
May 31, 2021
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This is the second stone fire surround Robin has done for us, one in sandstone and one in limestone. Absolutely fantastic, we can not fault his work and James who helps fit them both are true professionals who are passionate about their work
Tim McCabe
Dec 24, 2019
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Right from the first time we met Robin it was clear how passionate he was about his work and how committed he was to offering excellent customer service. We were able to talk through what we wanted to create in our period home and Robin was extremely helpful in shaping our concept. The time spent in the workshop was invaluable and resulted in the most amazing creation. Robin kept us updated throughout and provided detailed photos of the fireplace as it was created. We are so thrilled with the finished fireplace and everybody comments on the quality the moment they walk into the room. We would have
Charles Murray
Dec 21, 2019
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The quality of the fire surround and the service we received was excellent, its rewarding to find a craftsman in this day and age who still takes great pride in his work and we would have no hesitation in recommending Robin and his team.
C Murray. Sedgefield
C Murray. Sedgefield
Katie Ayyash
Jan 30, 2018
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Robin created a bespoke limestone fireplace which looks wonderful in our new home. We are very impressed by the quality of his work and craftsmanship. It was a great pleasure working him and we would not hesitate to recommend Robin to anybody seeking a special fireplace.
Jim Semlyen
Nov 06, 2016
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Amazing craftsmen delivering a highly professional service with a holistic approach. Recommended to anyone wanting a really special fire place!
T. Pearson
Sep 09, 2016
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I'm really delighted with my sandstone window sills as they are beautiful. I drew sketches in London and together Robin and I consulted over the phone to agree the final design. They arrived and are millimeter perfect ready for our new windows. I can't wait to commission a fireplace from Robin.
