Property age and style along with any existing materials will influence our material recommendations, as will any requirement for complementary cobbles, borders, steps or copings.
Property age and style along with any existing materials will influence our material recommendations, as will any requirement for complementary cobbles, borders, steps or copings.
Works to rear garden to accommodate a basement extension and new steps leading to the front door. A light buff British sandstone was selected for the front steps. To the rear, the terrace paving and skylight borders were created from a light-coloured English limestone. This stone was selected for its consistency and colour tone which suited the compact garden area and its contemporary design. Design challenges were presented from multiple level changes and skylights to work around. Steps to the rear feature a bespoke design detail - a bullnose profile that continues around the step return.
Situated in a conservation area in Central London this classic townhouse required new steps leading to the front door and paving for an adjacent parking area. Traditionally used Portland stone was selected for both areas.
A new build pool complex in Sussex. Reclaimed British sandstone was used outside for paving and steps, and a complementary sawn sandstone inside for the pool surround, copings and changing area.
This residential new build in Surrey uses hardwearing sandstone throughout the pool area and wider landscaping for paving, steps, wall copings and cobbles.
A new build on the coast of Cornwall with a very minimal, modern design suited to an outdoor lifestyle. Whilst the chosen material added some character to the flooring and complemented the use of wood and slate, its understated look did not detract from the overall interior design. The material selected for the exterior complemented the interior stone for a seamless flow from inside to out.
The owners of this Hampshire art gallery housed in an 18th-century rope merchant's home and workshop, sought to enhance the exterior space using a British natural material that added contrast to the charred-timber buildings. By using a mix of widths it enabled the formation of different layout patterns to designate spaces and incorporate drainage with tight slot drains to minimise visibility and in some areas an envelope design with gulley.
A new orangery extension was added to this 17th century Grade II Listed manor house in Somerset as part of an overall refurbishment programme which also saw new stone flooring installed through the ground floor and wine cellar.
The compact courtyard of this Central London townhouse was completely redesigned to create a family friendly space with an overall air of simplicity. English Batts have been used throughout the space.
The landscape design of this contemporary property in Richmond features a long pond with a double- banded design detail. The multi-coloured English sandstone cobbles have been used to create a pathway around the pool and in front of the terrace.
The design aesthetic of this outdoor pool in Cambridgeshire required grill free drainage. Our in-house team created a uniquely designed concealed drainage system integrated into the solid stone copings.
A new wing was added to the existing farmhouse at this racing stables and stud in Wiltshire. The entrance hall has a classic cabochon floor in pentagonal format. Outside traditional reclaimed sandstone was used for paving and terrace areas.
New build classical country house situated in Wiltshire. A complex of farm buildings and houses were demolished to make way for this substantial country house.
A separate pool and wellness complex added to a rural property in Oxfordshire. The same English limestone was selected for its suitability for interior and exterior, with different finishes and thicknesses to suit each area. The architectural design is reflected in the crisp clean lines and finishing of the stonework.
This Grade II Water Mill in the Surrey Hills was rescued from demolition and extensively restored. A fairly neutral sandstone with some character was selected for copings, steps and paving. Clean lines and contemporary design are a feature of the exterior stonework contrasting with the age of the property and its green oak structure.
New build Arts & Crafts style music hall which is adjacent to the main house which is Listed. The cavernous interior required proportionately large flagstones. Outside, reclaimed flagstones and plum coloured cobbles complement the red brick structure.
The renovation of this Grade II Listed former rectory in Oxfordshire incorporated a large new build kitchen extension, outdoor pool, terracing and paving. The main consideration for the owners was the sympathetic transition between the flooring in the original part of the house to the new. Old Hornton Blue flagstones were cut down and relaid and a complementary but lighter stone selected for the new kitchen floor. Outside an English Limestone was used for steps, paving, terrace and cobbles.
Built in 1710 this Grade I Listed manor house was designed by Baroque architect Thomas Archer. Exterior works incorporated custom made paving, steps and copings around the Reflection Pool and outdoor swimming pool. Steps were designed specifically for each rise to accommodate full and half level changes within the landscape.
This new build family home is set into the cliff side overlooking Salcombe. The circular design of the building necessitated detailed and accurate layout drawings and each piece of stone cut to a specific size to preserve the coursing on the curves. The same material was used throughout the interior in a mix of finishes to suit each space. Outside sandstone paving and cobbles were best suited to withstanding the rigours of a coastal environment.
This early 15th century Arts & Crafts hall house was remodelled in the 18th century and further extended and altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1912. An English limestone was selected for its durability and compatibility with existing stonework and used for paving, cobbles and steps. Bespoke stonework included plinths to match the profile of the original degraded column bases.
Exterior works for this Georgian style new build included material recommendation for paving and terrace areas working closely with the garden designer to fulfil their design.
Compact terrace created for Clapham residential project using characterful material in a herringbone format to complement the contemporary style of the space.
A coastal country house on the Isle of Wight. Reclaimed English Flagstones were used for paving, copings and even a dog shower. All cut and refinished specific to the project.
Late 1800s brick built Grade II Listed residential in Chiswick, London. The focus for this project was the creation of a new orangery to replace a previous structure.
A basement extension for this Victorian townhouse resulted in the reconfiguration of the ground and lower ground floor and we were commissioned to provide consultancy on material selection as well as undertake the design, processing and installation. A plank format was dictated by timber used elsewhere in the house.
For this late 18th Century manor house we were commissioned to work on both the interior and landscape including the area around the outdoor swimming pool. Reclaimed English Flagstones were used for steps and paving to blend into the landscape. Around the pool, British limestone was used for paving, coping, outdoor shower and steps. Inside a clean, British limestone features in the kitchen, boot room and orangery.
For this Cotswolds estate an exceptionally durable and versatile British limestone was selected to match the local stone and used to create bespoke paving, steps and pitchers.