Set In Stone Fife

Set in Stone Stonemasons is a well-established stone masonry company based in Scotland that has built up an enviable reputation. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional service whilst maintaining the highest quality of work, something we have done for over 25 years. Our team is experienced in all aspects of stonemasonry, from lime mortar pointing and rendering to high-quality stone restoration. We are specialists in handling stone restoration in listed buildings, churches, monuments, residential homes, and commercial properties.

Our Services

We offer a full range of stonemasonry services including stone restoration, stone dismantling and rebuilding, and stone cleaning and paint removal. Our expertise in this area is comprehensive, and we have notably worked with Historic Scotland and the Scottish Lime Centre Trust on many projects throughout Fife and Scotland, with high recommendation.

Stone Restoration

Our stone restoration service is the best way to return your stonework to its former glory. Our team is experienced in all aspects of stone restoration and has worked on numerous projects throughout Fife and Scotland. Whether it's a listed building, a church, a monument, a residential home, or a commercial property, we can help you restore your stonework to its former glory.

Lime Mortar Pointing and Rendering

Lime mortar pointing and rendering are traditional techniques that we specialise in. We offer traditional lime mortar pointing, which allows buildings to 'breathe', helping to prevent 'sick house syndrome'. We also provide traditional lime mortar harling, which is aesthetically pleasing, flexible, and less prone to cracking. Lime also has a lower carbon footprint than cement.

Stone Dismantling and Rebuilding

Our team is experienced in dismantling and rebuilding stone structures. Whether it's a small wall or a large monument, we can carefully dismantle the structure and then rebuild it using traditional techniques and materials.

Stone Cleaning and Paint Removal

We offer stone cleaning and paint removal services. Our team uses the latest techniques and equipment to clean and restore your stonework to its original condition. We can remove dirt, grime, and old paint, leaving your stonework looking fresh and clean.

Why Use Lime Mortar?

Slaked lime plasters and mortars have been used for thousands of years, whereas the use of cement in construction is relatively recent. The vast majority of buildings in this country prior to 1910 would have been made using lime mortar to lay the bricks, render the outside, and plaster the inside. There are many examples of these traditional methods going back hundreds of years that are perfectly sound. Buildings made using a slaked lime mortar are more capable of withstanding vibration from traffic and the movement of the ground underneath. Lime mortar makes the ideal plaster for timber-frame and straw bale construction. Today, slaked lime mortars and mortars made with NHL (natural hydraulic lime) are increasing in popularity with enlightened architects and contractors as a superior option to cement mortar with new builds. It is aesthetically pleasing, flexible, and less prone to cracking, and it also allows moisture to be released from walls via the mortar bed. Garden designers use it in hard landscaping for the same reasons. Lime also has a lower carbon footprint than cement.

Gallery

We have a comprehensive gallery showcasing our work. From small domestic projects to larger commercial ones, we have the experience and expertise to handle any stonemasonry project.

Contact Us

If you're planning to restore, repoint, or clean your building's stonework in Fife, your search ends here at Set in Stone Stonemasons. Call us on 01592 383 251 or 07523 266 612 for a free quote and advice.