Business Details
10 Years
experience
Expert Stonemasonry Services in Oxford
Established as part of the CNS Group in 2016, our business combines over two centuries of stonemasonry heritage with modern precision. We specialise in architectural limestone masonry for both interior and exterior applications, serving private and commercial clients across the UK and USA. Our comprehensive in-house capabilities span stone procurement, design, manufacture, delivery, and installation, ensuring single-point accountability for every project.With expertise in Portland stone, Bath stone, and imported limestones, we deliver bespoke solutions from grand stately homes to intricate commemorative pieces. Our team of skilled stonemasons merges traditional craftsmanship with advanced machining technology, maintaining rigorous quality standards while investing in apprenticeships to preserve this artisanal expertise for future generations.
Services
External Masonry
Internal Masonry
Stone Restoration
Supply & Fix
Stone Commissions
Services to the Trade
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 200+ years of combined stonemasonry heritage with modern technological precision
- Our in-house team manages complete project lifecycles from design to installation
- We work with premium natural stones including Portland, Bath and French limestones
- Our skilled stonemasons specialise in both traditional and contemporary architectural styles
- We invest in apprenticeships to preserve traditional craftsmanship for future generations
Services
External Masonry
Crafting precision-engineered limestone facades and architectural details for traditional and modern buildings. Our external masonry includes ashlar blocks, window surrounds, and decorative features using Portland and Bath stone. Each element combines hand-finishing with CNC technology to ensure perfect fit and aesthetic continuity for new builds or restoration projects.
Internal Masonry
Creating bespoke interior stone features including fireplaces, staircases, and bespoke carvings. We work with British limestone and sandstone to produce cantilever staircases, hand-carved surrounds, and custom commissions. Our draughtsmen translate client concepts into detailed designs, ensuring seamless integration with architectural interiors.
Stone Restoration
Specialist restoration of weather-damaged stonework for historic buildings and private properties. Our team recreates decayed architectural elements using traditional techniques while employing modern scanning technology for faithful reproductions. We provide sample sets for client approval before undertaking full-scale restoration of monuments, churches, and heritage sites.
Supply & Fix
Full installation service for architectural masonry projects using our qualified stonemasons. We ensure precise fixing of complex elements like balustrades and porticos, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering standards. Our team manages logistics and on-site execution to maintain the integrity of both historic and contemporary structures.
Stone Commissions
Producing unique commemorative and decorative stone items from one-off commissions to high-volume keepsakes. Our capabilities range from garden sculptures and name/date stones to replicated architectural details. We utilise digital scanning alongside traditional methods to create precise reproductions or entirely bespoke ornamental features.
Questions
What types of stone do you work with?
We specialise in Portland stone, Bath stone, Cotswold and York stone, plus French limestones like Massangis and Portuguese Moca Creme for diverse architectural applications.
Can you restore historic stonework?
Yes, our team undertakes remedial work on heritage buildings, including window mullions, statuary, and architectural details, using traditional techniques combined with modern scanning technology.
Do you supply and install masonry elements?
We offer full supply-and-fix services for both interior and exterior masonry, ensuring precise installation of complex elements by our experienced stonemasons.
Can you create custom stone pieces?
We produce bespoke commissions ranging from commemorative paperweights to ornamental garden features, using both traditional carving and digital replication methods.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Oxford, we operate nationwide across the UK and undertake major projects in the USA for both private and commercial clients.
