Business Details
32 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Stonemasonry Services in Edinburgh
Established over three decades ago, James Allan Stonemasons has built a reputation as Edinburgh's premier stonemasonry specialists. Our expertise spans stone repairs, lime pointing, chimney restoration, and church stonework, serving Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian, Fife, and Borders. We exclusively use traditional lime mortars, ensuring historical accuracy and structural integrity. With guarantees up to 25 years and a commitment to 48-hour quotation turnarounds, our team combines technical mastery with exceptional customer service. Our portfolio includes tenement repairs, basement restoration, and period building cleaning using advanced techniques like Doff steam cleaning.Fully insured and dedicated to quality, we conduct 10-point checks on all completed work. Client testimonials consistently praise our reliability, competitive pricing, and ability to accommodate urgent projects. As Edinburgh's trusted stonemasons, we offer free trials to demonstrate our capabilities before commitment. Our working hours are Monday to Sunday, 8am-6pm, with emergency services available for critical repairs.
Services
Stone Repairs
Lime Pointing
Wall Repairs
Chimney Repairs
Church Stone Repairs
Stone Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of Edinburgh stonemasonry expertise
- Free quotations provided within 48 hours
- Exclusive use of traditional lime mortar techniques
- 25-year guarantees on all completed work
- Prioritise urgent/emergency repair services
What people say
Excellent work
Great value
Top class
Highly recommend
Very professional
Services
Stone Repairs
Specialist stone repair services addressing erosion, cracking, and impact damage. Utilising replacement, part indenting, or Lithomex repair techniques, we restore structural integrity while preserving historical authenticity. Our Edinburgh-based team handles both modern and heritage buildings.
Lime Pointing
Traditional lime pointing replacing defective cement mortar. Our Edinburgh specialists use breathable, flexible lime mortars that match original materials, preventing structural damage while maintaining period aesthetics for stone and brickwork.
Chimney Repairs
Comprehensive chimney inspections and repairs for stone or brick stacks. From minor fixes to full rebuilds, we address safety concerns and weatherproofing issues. Free surveys identify necessary work before any restoration begins.
Stone Cleaning
Professional cleaning using Doff steam, wet blasting, and chemical treatments. We remove paint, graffiti, algae, and lichen from stone, brick, and concrete surfaces. Our Edinburgh team employs appropriate methods for each material type.
Church Repairs
Specialist church stonemasonry covering carving, building work, and lime pointing. Our skilled Edinburgh craftsmen maintain and restore places of worship, preserving intricate architectural details and historical integrity using traditional techniques.
Questions
What stonemasonry services do you offer in Edinburgh?
We provide stone repairs, lime pointing, chimney restoration, church stonework, wall repairs, and stone cleaning across Edinburgh and surrounding areas using traditional techniques.
Do you offer guarantees on your work?
Yes, we provide guarantees up to 25 years on all completed stonemasonry work, ensuring long-lasting quality and customer satisfaction.
How quickly do you provide quotations?
We deliver free, no-obligation quotations within 48 hours of surveying the work, with emergency repairs prioritised.
Can you handle urgent stonemasonry repairs?
Yes, we prioritise urgent and emergency work with our Edinburgh-based team, offering quick turnarounds for critical repairs.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian, Fife, and Borders, specialising in Edinburgh's historic tenement buildings.
Do you use traditional or modern materials?
We exclusively use traditional lime mortars for all repairs, avoiding cement to maintain breathability and compatibility with historic masonry.
