Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Bespoke Memorials & Stonework in Derbyshire
Established in 1925, L Petts Stonemasons is a family-run business with a century of expertise in crafting bespoke memorials and stonework. Based in Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Derbyshire, we serve families, individuals, and businesses across the Midlands. Our approach combines traditional hand-carving techniques with modern technology to deliver high-quality, unique memorials tailored to client needs. We prioritise personal service, offering individual consultations, quotations, and year-round availability. Our work adheres to strict safety standards, including mechanical fixing methods for memorials, ensuring compliance with council testing requirements. We specialise in cemetery memorials, house signs, gate post signs, and bespoke stonework using materials like granite, slate, limestone, and marble.Our teams heritage of craftsmanship, passed through generations, guarantees attention to detail and client satisfaction. We also undertake renovation projects, including cleaning, repainting, and re-leading memorials, as well as adding inscriptions to existing pieces. Our commitment to quality extends to partnerships with organisations like the National Association of Memorial Masons, ensuring our work meets industry benchmarks. Clients can contact us via phone or email to discuss projects, request brochures, or arrange appointments.
Services
Cemetery Memorials
Headstone Renovation
House Signs
Bespoke Stonework
Memorial Inscriptions
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer a bespoke, personal service rooted in 100 years of family tradition.
- Our memorials combine traditional hand-carving with modern technology for unique results.
- We guarantee compliance with safety standards for memorial stability testing.
- We work with diverse materials, including granite, marble, and limestone, to suit all budgets.
- Our team provides year-round service and transparent, tailored quotations.
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM)
Services
Cemetery Memorials
We create bespoke cemetery memorials, including gravestones, full-length kerb sets, and cremation memorials. Our designs range from traditional book-type and heart-shaped memorials to childrens memorials and plaques. Each piece is crafted using high-quality materials like granite, marble, and limestone, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal tailored to individual preferences.
Headstone Renovation
Our renovation services restore existing memorials through cleaning, repainting, re-leading, and gold leaf application. We also re-set unstable memorials and add new inscriptions. All work adheres to safety standards, ensuring memorials meet council testing requirements while preserving their historical and sentimental value for future generations.
Bespoke Stonework
We produce custom stonework, including house signs, gate post signs, and architectural elements like sills and lintels. Combining traditional hand-carving with modern machinery, we deliver intricate, durable designs. Clients can choose from materials such as slate, sandstone, and limestone to match their aesthetic and budget.
Memorial Inscriptions
We add or restore inscriptions on existing memorials, ensuring clarity and longevity. Using precision techniques, we engrave names, dates, and messages in various fonts and styles. This service complements our renovation work, helping families preserve the legacy of their loved ones with professional, lasting results.
Safety Compliance
We install mechanical fixing systems to secure memorials against accidental displacement. This service meets council safety regulations, ensuring memorials pass stability tests every five years. Clients receive peace of mind knowing their memorials are professionally anchored, reducing future maintenance risks and liability concerns.
Questions
What types of memorials do you offer?
We provide cemetery memorials, including gravestones, cremation memorials, full-length kerb sets, and bespoke designs like book-type, heart-shaped, and children’s memorials.
Do you renovate existing memorials?
Yes, we offer cleaning, repainting, re-leading, and inscription restoration services to preserve and enhance existing memorials.
What materials do you use?
We work with granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, and slate to suit diverse aesthetic and budgetary requirements.
Are your memorials compliant with safety regulations?
Yes, all memorials are fixed using mechanical methods to meet council stability testing standards.
Do you work outside Derbyshire?
We serve clients across the Midlands, including Staffordshire and Cheshire, and consider further locations on a case-by-case basis.
